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It’s not even Halloween yet, but retailers are already stocking up on Advent calendars, and if you want to get your hands on the best of the best, it’s time to get shopping. I’m a firm believer that Advent calendars aren’t just for kids. Maybe you’re no longer counting down the days till Santa arrives, but you’ll probably still get a little thrill every time you open up a door on your calendar each day. What better way to add a little cheer to the holiday season? They make great hostess gifts too, which is important during prime party season.
This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas.
There are a lot of Advent calendars to choose from, and they cater to practically every interest. We’ve rounded up a list of the best Advent calendars based on our own personal experience and our research into the most in-demand ones. Some of them are for more mature tastes, like boozy calendars and ones that feature makeup. Others are for those of us who are still kids at heart: Funko Pop Disney or Lego Harry Potter anyone? So whether you’re shopping for a gift or just looking to treat yourself this holiday season, check out this year’s best Advent calendars. But don’t delay — a lot of these Advent calendars sell out fast.
Flaviar
Count down to Christmas with Flaviar’s much sought-after whiskey Advent calendar. 2023’s theme is “The Lost Art of Distillation: The Amber Kingdom.” The set includes two collectible Glencairn tasting glasses, a tasting log, and most importantly, 24 vials of premium whisky. This is the ultimate present for a whiskey-lover. But get it while you can because it sells out quickly. It’s available for preorder right now for $250, which is $10 less than the list price. Orders will start to ship at the end of September.
Bonne Maman
Bonne Maman’s jam Advent calendar is always popular, and that’s not a surprise. Who doesn’t love jam? The 2023 version features exclusive holiday flavors, Raspberry Chocolate, Lemon Yuzu, and Caramel and Cinnamon. There are 24 petite pots (including one with honey), making for a sweet Christmas countdown.
Benefit Cosmetics
Make all your holiday parties sparkle with beauty products that are sure to keep you feeling ultra-glamorous. With $329 worth of beauty enthusiast favorites, including Hoola Bronzer, Gimme Brow and Roller Lash Curling Mascara, you’ll be getting a great bargain too.
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Anyone who’s a firm believer that Disneyland is the happiest place on Earth will appreciate this Disney Advent calendar from Funko Pop. The collectible brand has created 24 vinyl figurines of all your favorite Disney characters — but with a holiday twist. It’s tons of fun to find out which character you’ll get each day, and you can use the holiday-themed mini figures to decorate around your home.
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GiveThemBeer.com
If there’s an IPA lover in your life, this Advent calendar won’t disappoint. Add some cheer to the holidays and wind down after a stressful day with a tasty brew from highly rated craft breweries. You’ll get 12 of the highest-rated IPAs of 2023 to help you count down the days. You won’t know exactly which ones, but that’s part of the fun. Preorder it now for delivery in early November.
Williams Sonoma
If you haven’t tried Williams-Sonoma’s peppermint bark, let me just warn you that it’s highly, highly addictive. Luckily, with this festive Advent calendar, you can savor a sweet treat each day instead of gobbling a whole box down (which has been known to happen in my household). You’ll get 24 mini treats in the shape of characters including trees, Santas, toy soldiers and snowmen — all made from the most delectable peppermint bark on the planet.
Olive & June
If you want to pamper yourself or a loved one this holiday season, Olive & June is the ultimate at-home mani experience. This year’s “25 Days of Mani Magic” features seven mini polishes in festive colors, nail art stickers, overnight hand treatment, a cuticle serum and all the manicure accoutrements you could dream of. In addition to the 25 Days calendar, Olive & June also sells an 8 Nights of Mani Magic Advent calendar.
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I’m a chocolate fanatic and one of my favorite chocolatiers is San Francisco-based Dandelion Chocolate. So I was thrilled when they started making an Advent calendar, and it does not disappoint. Each carefully boxed chocolate is melt-in-your-mouth heaven. And they get an A+ for presentation. It’s expensive, but you get a lot for the price, and it makes a gorgeous gift.
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Uncommon Goods
If you or a loved one is crazy about hot sauce, this Advent calendar is sure to delight. There are 12 1.75-ounce bottles to challenge anyone who likes a little kick in the mouth. Spicy gourmet flavors include Habanero Evil, Zombie Apocalypse, Pineapple Papaya BBQ, Psycho Curry and more. This Advent calendar is bound to be a foodie favorite.
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Start your day off right with a different tea each morning. Palais des Thés’ tea Advent calendar includes 24 different gourmet tea bags filled with all sorts of delectable varieties, including black teas, green teas, herbal teas and Rooibos. It’s a fantastic gift for the tea lover in your life to help take some of the stress out of the holidays.
Lego
If watching Harry Potter is an annual holiday tradition in your household, this is the Advent calendar for you. You’re never too old for Legos, and Harry Potter makes this Advent calendar all the more magical. Behind each door you’ll find a variety of builds and minifigures, including Harry, Hermione, Ron and Dumbledore.
Himalayan Pet Supply
Why should humans have all the fun during the holidays? Treat your pooch to 24 days of cheesy, meaty treats. It’s a great way to include your four-legged friend in the holiday excitement, or you can gift it to the dog lover in your life.
In Good Taste
In Good Taste’s popular wine Advent calendars sell out quickly each year, and they’re back for the 2023 holiday season. The calendar comes with 24 mini bottles, each holding 187 milliliters of a premium wine from somewhere around the globe. It makes a festive hostess or office party gift for a wine lover, but we think it’s also great to savor solo. Right now you can get $20 off using the code CHEER.
Voluspa
Make the Advent season bright — literally — with Voluspa’s coveted candles. Tucked behind the 12 doors of their 2023 Advent calendar are some of the brand’s top fragrances, including Sparkling Cuvée, French Cade & Lavender, Forbidden Fig, Coconut Vanilla and Baltic Amber. Seasonal scents Spiced Pumpkin Latte and White Cypress add a special touch to the holiday season. (We won’t spoil the surprise of the other eight fragrances!) Each 2.5-ounce candle lasts for approximately 25 hours, so you’ll have plenty of time to soak up those scents.
Williams Sonoma
What better way to count down the days than to watch your favorite holiday movies with a bowl of popcorn each night? Pop open the doors and discover a variety of premium popping corn and seasonings, including zesty cheddar, sweet caramel, dill pickle, chocolate chip cookie dough and more. This is the perfect Advent calendar for someone who loves to indulge but doesn’t want candy, because who doesn’t love snacks?
This post was modified on 2023-10-05 12:26:12