11 Festive Advent Calendars to Treat Yourself to This Year
Opening an Advent calendar each day of December is one of my favorite classic holiday traditions, but they aren't just limited to cardboard boxes of chocolate anymore! There are several wine advent calendars on the market right now (a personal favorite), as well as dozens of other specialty calendars filled with things like candles, beauty products, jams, and more. I scoured the stores to find a handful of my favorite themed Advent calendars that will help you count down to Christmas in style.
This year, treat yourself to a self-care Advent calendar or grab one full of your favorite teas or coffees. And since you'll want to start promptly on December 1 for most of these, we recommend ordering yours right away. Standard 24-day calendars should be started on December 1 so that each numbered door corresponds with the day of the month, ending with the last door being opened on Christmas Eve. But 12-day calendars can be opened whenever you like: Start it on the first of the month and open one every other day, or treat yourself to some extra Christmas cheer throughout the season.
Aldi Advent Calendars
Perhaps this year's most popular option is Aldi's signature wine calendar. This is the fourth year it's been available state-side, and it's generated quite the buzz. It hits stores on November 3, and will likely sell out that day, so we recommend going first thing in the morning if you want one. If the wine calendar is sold out, Aldi has plenty of other seasonal Advent calendars to choose from, including a tasty cheese countdown!
Godiva Advent Calendar
If you're not quite ready to part with tradition, splurge on a gourmet chocolate Advent calendar from the chocolate experts themselves. This festive box features classic milk, dark, and white chocolates, along with the brand's signature flavors of milk ganache bliss, raspberry star, dark mint medallion, and more. There's even a chocolate Santa, snowman, and penguin hidden behind the doors!
Jack Daniels Advent Calendar
Calling all whiskey fans! This ultra-festive calendar from Jack Daniels is the perfect way to wind down after a hectic few months. The calendar features 24 windows that hold branded items like shot glasses, along with multiple flavors of the famous whiskey in varying sizes. Order it online or call your local liquor supplier to see if they have it in-store before you head in to purchase it.
Sephora Collection Advent Calendar
If you like to splurge on makeup and skincare products, you'll want to treat yourself to this box from Sephora. The 24-piece calendar features some of Sephora's most popular beauty items, skincare products, and accessories. Behind the numbered doors you'll find 15 full-size products and nine mini products—a total steal for just $45.
Tea Advent Calendar
This affordable holiday countdown is perfect for anyone who enjoys a hot cup of tea in the winter. It's filled with 25 delicious organic tea bags in holiday flavors like white wonderland, happy holiday, and gingerbread treat. It's a fun way to try different kinds of tea without committing to a whole box of each flavor. It's not available to ship, but you can order it for curbside pick-up at your local Cost Plus World Market.
Beauty Advent Calendar
Whether you're in the market for self-care or skincare, the Advent calendars from The Body Shop are designed to have something for everyone. They're filled with best-selling favorites from The Body Shop, including luxurious skincare products, popular makeup items, and of course, soothing face masks. The calendars quickly sold out online last year, so if you're not able to snag one online you can shop them in-store.
Candle Advent Calendar
If you've found yourself lighting more scented candles than usual as you work from home, this calendar will make a perfect gift to you, from you. It holds 12 small candles that are hand-poured from clean-burning coconut wax in scents that are seriously heavenly.
Skincare Advent Calendar
Pamper yourself with an at-home spa day, made easy with this 24-day Advent calendar from Beekman 1802. The calendar contains travel-size versions of the brand's most popular skincare items, including buttermilk cleanser, milk wash, milk drops, milk mud, and more.
Beer Advent Calendar
Treat a beer lover (or yourself!) to a holiday pack from Stone Brewing. Their Twelve Days of IPA holiday bundle features a dozen beers in unique flavors. Call your local liquor store for pricing and availability, or use Stone Brewing's beer finder to find one near you.
Coffee Advent Calendar
As the holiday season ramps up, make yourself a delicious new kind of coffee each morning with these luxurious flavored coffees. The set contains coffees in flavors of ginger, lavender, peppermint churro, and pumpkin spice, along with 12 kinds of tasty creamers.
Candy Advent Calendar
The 24 drawers of this candy Advent calendar are filled with Sugarfina's best-selling treats. Open a door each day of December to reveal dark chocolate sea salt caramels, peach bellini candies, watermelon slices, birthday cake caramels, and heavenly sours.
Rituals Advent Calendar
This skin and body care Advent calendar is filled with gorgeous paper houses and trees that hold travel-size products from Rituals. The pieces are so pretty, you can use them as a Christmas mantel display if you open them carefully!
