The 30 Best Advent Calendars to Kick Off the Holidays

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By Destinee Scott

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Updated Oct 17, 2025

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Marissa Wu

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When it comes to the holidays, there are two types of people: Those who believe the Christmas season starts on November 1 (bring on the decorations!) and those who prefer to wait until after Thanksgiving to get into the holly jolly spirit. Regardless of which camp you fall into, however, there's one holiday item you won't want to sleep on: the best Advent calendars.

Gone are the days when Advent calendars were just for chocolate (not that I'd complain about receiving one of those classics). Now, you can find an Advent calendar for just about anything. The beauty fanatic (and Francophile) will love the French-girl approved Typology Advent Calendar ($280). Is your kid obsessed with a certain blue heeler? Snag them a Bluey Advent calendar ($25). Basically, there's one for almost any type of person, from the wine-obsessed (try the Total Wine Advent Calendar, $80), to the nail buff (go with Olive & June's Christmas calendar, $75). I looked at countless top-rated Advent calendars of all types to bring you 30 of the best of the best.

Never bought one? All you need to know is that these countdown calendars get you hyped to celebrate, with many starting on December 1 and lasting through Christmas Day (though no judgment if you're too impatient to wait to open each exciting window ahead of schedule).

The Top 10 Best Advent Calendars at a Glance

Best Overall Beauty Advent Calendar

Anthropologie The 24 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar

$98 At Anthropologie

Best Wine Advent Calendar

In Good Taste Wine Advent Calendar

~~$150~~, $132 at In Good Taste

Best Candy Advent Calendar

Sugarfina North Pole Toy Shoppe Advent Calendar

$60 at Nordstrom

Best Viral Advent Calendar

Revolve 2025 Advent Calendar

from $89 at revolve

Best Clean Beauty Advent Calendar

Beekman 1802 The GO.A.T Advent Calendar

$199 At Beekman 1802

How I Chose the Best Advent Calendars

When looking for the best Advent calendars, I considered options in a wide range of categories to suit as many interests as possible. I also took my personal experience with some of the items into account, polled fellow PureWow editors, combed through customer ratings and tried to satisfy a range of price points, including options for everyone from the big spender to the gal on a budget.

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Anthropologie

Best Overall Beauty Advent Calendar

1. Anthropologie The 24 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar

What We Like

variety of brands
festive packaging
affordable

What We Don't Like

only mini versions

Anthropologie

Our favorite retailer is bringing the best in beauty, featuring the top brands in the biz. Whether they’re into skincare, makeup or fragrance, your giftee can discover 24 mini versions ‘till Christmas for $300 value. They’ll find fan favorites like L’Occitane Almond shower oil, Phlur Vanilla Skin perfume *and* Anastasia Beverly Hills brow gel.

Fast Facts

Value: $300
Number of Items: 24
What’s Included: Kopari Ultra Restore Body Butter, Lanolips 101 Ointment Multi-Balm Raspberry Shortcake, Maison Louis Marie No.04 Bois de Balincourt Perfume Oil, L’Occitane Almond Shower Oil, Pilcro Eau de Parfum, Anastasia Beverly Hills Clear Brow Gel, Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 50, Vacation “VACATION” Shimmer Oil SPF 30, Living Proof Clarifying Detox Shampoo, Skylar Vanilla Sky Deluxe Mini, Truly Coco Cloud After Shave Serum, Verb Glossy Shine Spray, By Rosie Jane Dulce Perfume Oil, Nails.INC Mayfair Made Me Do It Quick Drying Nail Polish, First Aid Beauty Pure Skin Face Cleanser, Phlur Vanilla Skin Eau de Parfum, Salt & Stone Santal & Vetiver Body Wash, Juliette Has A Gun Juliette Eau de Parfum, Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench® Hyaluronic Jelly Moisturizer, Tocca Florence Eau de Parfum, Caudalie Resveratrol-Lift Firming Eye Gel Cream, HERO Cosmetics Mighty Patch Invisible+ Acne Pimple Patches, Patchology Lip Service Gloss-To-Balm Treatment, Mario Badescu Enzyme Cleansing Gel

$98 At Anthropologie

In Good Taste

Best Wine Advent Calendar

2. In Good Taste Wine Advent Calendar

What We Like

individual servings
shareable
no corkscrew required

What We Don't Like

can't mix and match

In Good Taste

If this holiday season has you staying local instead of traveling the world, this Advent calendar will let you experience flavors inspired by cultures around the globe from your cozy couch. Its white, red and rosé varieties come from countries all over (we're talking everywhere from France and Argentina to Chile and California), giving you a culinary trip within each bottle. (Actually, make that each quarter of a bottle, since that's how much is inside each one.) If you're extra nice, you can share a glass or two with your favorite wine-drinking pal, or pick them up an extra one of their own.

Fast Facts

Value: $150
Number of Items: 24
What's Included: red, white and rosé wines

~~$150~~, $132 at In Good Taste

Nordstrom

Best Candy Advent Calendar

3. Sugarfina North Pole Toy Shoppe Advent Calendar

What We Like

each day is a different candy
ships immediately

What We Don't Like

only a sampling amount of the candy in each packet
not suitable for those with nut allergies

Sugarfina

For those with a hankering for something other than chocolate, there's this candy-filled Advent calendar from Sugarfina. The Santa's workshop design leaves room for 25 of the brand's unique candies—think chocolate-covered cookie dough bites, snowman gummies, strawberry shortbread and more. Once you've emptied each cube, you can add it to Santa's workshop display, allowing for a fun element of decor, too. Note: Nuts may be included in some of the items, so it's one to avoid if you or a giftee has an allergy.

Fast Facts

Value: $60
Number of Items: 96 (24 candies, 4 candies per box)
What's Included: Sparkle Pop, Jelly Bears, Mistletoe Kisses, Pink Pineapples, Peach Hearts, Reindeer Carrots, Baby Butterflies, Baby Whales, Confetti Caramels, Sugared Cranberries, Snowman Gummies, Pink Diamonds, Super Sour Stars, Passion Fruit Gummies, Holiday Trees, Heavenly Sours, Raspberry Cereal Ball, Holiday Hearts, Summer Strawberries, Sparkling Stars, Magic Mangos, Rainbow Bears, Ice Cream Cones, Sour Rainbows

$60 at Nordstrom

$60 at bloomingdale's

Revolve

Best Viral Advent Calendar

4. Revolve 2025 Advent Calendar

What We Like

each day is a different candy
ships immediately

What We Don't Like

only a sampling amount of the candy in each packet
not suitable for those with nut allergies

Revolve

Whether you opt for the 12- or 25-day Advent calendar, expect the buzziest beauty products inside. (And if you’re eyeing the 25-day box, expect at least ten full-size goodies waiting for you.) The retailer didn’t hold back, featuring brands like Summer Fridays, Olaplex and Color Wow, to name a few. You’ll also find some fun accessories, like a pocket comb or cozy socks. According to Revolve, last year’s Advent calendar sold out in two weeks, so you’ll want to snag one ASAP.

Fast Facts

Value: $327 to $841
Number of Items: 12 or 25
What's Included: Summer Fridays Dream Lip Oil in Blush Dreams, Iconic London Illuminator in Original, Slip Skinny Scrunchie 2 Pack, Ere Perez Acai Lip Pencil in Naughty, belif aqua eye gel, Benefit Cosmetics Benetint in Raspberry, Dr. Barbara Sturm Glow Drops, bareMinerals Deluxe Complexion Rescue Blonzer in Kiss of Mauve, Arrae Bloat Fast-Acting Digestive Relief Capsules, Kosas Deluxe Soulgazer Mascara, Oribe Deluxe Mirror Rinse Glass Hair Treatment, Goop Microderm Instant Glow Exfoliator

from $89 at revolve

Beekman 1802

Best Clean Beauty Advent Calendar

5. Beekman 1802 The G.O.A.T Advent Calendar

What We Like

cruelty-free
includes 13 full-size products

What We Don't Like

only available on their site

Beekman 1802

If you’re looking for clean, cruelty-free skincare, look no further than Beekman 1802’s Advent Calendar. It has a value of $460, including skin- and bodycare for the season ahead (with more than half being full-size products). Plus, all the products feature the brand’s key ingredient—goat milk—which promises to nourish your skin. Goodies aside, the calendar is also super interactive as it turns into a full-fledged winter village that you can display in your home.

Fast Facts

Value: $460
Number of Items: 24
What's Included: Micellar Milk Froth Facial Cleanser, Milkshake Hyaluronic Acid & Squalane Facial Toner Mist, Golden Booster Serum, Dream Booster Serum,
Milk Drop Ceramide Serum, Oh! Mega Milk Facial Oil, Mushroom Milk Better Aging Eye Cream, Bloom Cream Daily Moisturizer Tube, Milk Rx Advanced Better Aging Cream, Pure Lip Balm, Sunshine Lemon Lip Balm, Lilac Dream Lip Balm, Honey & Orange Blossom Whipped Body Cream, Vanilla Absolute Whipped Body Cream, Pure Goat Milk Hand Cream, Lavender Goat Milk Hand Cream, Honeyed Grapefruit Goat Milk Hand Cream, Coconut Cream Goat Milk Hand Cream, Pure Palm-Sized Goat Milk Soap, Vanilla Absolute Palm-Sized Goat Milk Soap, Almond Honey Cookie Palm-Sized Goat Milk Soap, Honeyed Grapefruit Palm-Sized Goat Milk Soap, Pistachio & Dark Cherry Palm-Sized Goat Milk Soap, Kindness Undereye Mask

$199 At Beekman 1802

Murray's Cheese

Best Cheese Advent Calendar

6. Murray's 12 Days of Cheese Advent Calendar

What We Like

made with cheeses from all over the world
can add a charcuterie pack
affordable

What We Don't Like

portion sizes are smaller

Murray's Cheese

And on this 12th day of Christmas, your true love will give you...cheese? Yes, cheese—lots of it, which is exactly what any connoisseur will appreciate during this holiday season. From Parmigiano Reggiano to truffle cheddar and more, your recipient will enjoy a wide range of cheeses from places like Italy, France and Spain, giving them a chance to experience dairy delicacies they would typically only get by traveling. According to Food Editor Taryn Pire, "If you’re like me, you’ll throw tradition to the wind and open all 12 little doors at once to make yourself a charcuterie spread ASAP. The creamy Manchego, vibrant mimolette, shortbread-like oatcakes and warm-spiced apple butter are particularly heavenly, but I think the 12-month aged gouda was genuinely the best gouda I’ve ever had." (If you decide to wait to devour them, keep the box in the fridge.)

Fast Facts

Value: $90
Number of Items: 12
What's Included: Murray’s English Cheddar,
Murray’s Irish Cheddar, Rustic Red Cheddar,
Truffle Cheddar, Gruyere, Parmigiano Reggiano, Wensleydale with Cranberries, Manchego, 12 Month Gouda, Effie’s Oatcakes, Murray’s Mini Apple Butter,
Murray’s Mini Spiced Cherry Jam, Murray’s Mini Wild Blueberry Jam, Murray’s Mini Strawberry Rhubarb Jam

$90 at Murray's cheese

Lovehoney

Best Adult Advent Calendar

7. Lovehoney Couple's Advent Calendar

What We Like

includes items for solo and partner use

What We Don't Like

balm is menthol infused so may not be best for sensitive skin

Lovehoney

If you're looking to give joy in the bedroom, this calendar from the brand behind the internet sensation rose vibrator offers 24 toys and treats that'll knock you (and your significant other's) socks off. That includes the We-Vibe Sync Lite ($99), Womanizer Classic 2 ($119) and other accessories for both you and your partner that will keep the bedroom sizzling until December 25.

Fast Facts

Value: $618
Number of Items: 24
What's Included: We-Vibe Sync Lite, Womanizer Classic, USB Rechargeable Bullet, Womanizer Toy Gel, Fresh Sex Toy Wipes, Silicone G-Spot Dildo, Thick Silicone Cock Ring. Lovehoney Padded Blindfold, Bullet Sleeve-Finger, Mint Orgasm Balm, Wrist Cuffs, Butt Plug with Crystal Base, Card Game (26 cards), Silicone Kegel Balls, Silicone-Tipped Nipple Clamps, Bullet Sleeve - Silicone Wand, Vanilla Massage Oil, Satin Spanking Paddle, Bullet Sleeve-Silicone Cock Ring, Body Massager, Ankle Cuffs, Open-ended Stroker, Bullet Sleeve-Silicone Rabbit, Bed Restraint Webbing, Bullet Sleeve-Silicone Prostate Massager

$199 at Lovehoney

Chewy

Best Pet Advent Calendar

8. Chewy Himalayan Pet Supply Best Friend's Advent Calendar

What We Like

high protein
good for dental and breath care
good value for money

What We Don't Like

packaging can be difficult to open
treats may need to be split up for smaller canines

Himalayan Pet Supply

Yes, dog Advent calendars are a thing, and you and your furry friend can spend 24 days opening each numbered door together, revealing all-natural, gluten- and lactose-free cheese, bacon, chicken and peanut butter-flavored treats. The brand claims they'll even improve your pup's dental health. Dogs certainly seem to love them, with one pup parent writing, "There are tons of different types of treats in here, so it was great to use to figure out what kind of treats my dog likes. They're kind of big, so I had to cut them up into smaller pieces for my dog (3 pounds), but he really liked them!"

Fast Facts

Number of Items: 24
What's Included: Bacon Bits Cookies, Bacon Cubits, Barkeetos Bacon, Barkeetos Cheese, Barkeetos Chicken, Barkeetos Peanut Butter, Carrot Cake Cookies, Yaky Charms, Cheesy Bear Peanut Butter, Chicken Bites, Happy Teeth Bacon, Happy Teeth Cheese-Char, Happy Teeth Cheese, Happy Teeth Peanut Butter, Mix, Peanut Butter Cookies, Peanut Butter Cubits, Salmon Cubits, Yaky Puff Bacon, Yaky Puff Cheese, Yaky Puff Chicken, Yaky Puff Peanut Butter, Chicken Pot Pie Cookies

$20 at chewy

Disney Store

Best Advent Calendar for Bluey Fans

9. Bluey Advent Calendar

What We Like

exclusive figurines
great variety of accessories

What We Don't Like

small pieces not suitable for young children

Bluey

Perhaps you're a secret Bluey fan yourself—and in that case, it's a double win if you pick up this Advent calendar for your kid, too. Bluey's calendar includes 25 delights, including stickers, a mini Christmas tree and four figurines: Bluey, Bingo, Mom and Dad, with the whole fam sporting their best Christmas sweaters. Maybe on the final day you can watch the holiday episode together too?

Fast Facts

Number of Items: 24
What’s Included: accessories, stickers, mini Christmas tree, Bluey, Bingo, Mom and Dad figurines

$20 at disney store

Williams Sonoma

Best Collab Advent Calendar

10. Stranger Things x Williams Sonoma Advent Calendar

Williams Sonoma

The fifth (and final) season of Stranger Thingswill air in three parts in November and December, so what better time to celebrate than with an Advent calendar inspired by the most popular Netflix series? The “TV” gift box is filled with 11 yummy candies, from gummies shaped like pizza to hardy candy that look like mini cassette tapes. Maybe the Upside Down isn’t such a bad place if it has delicacies like this.

Fast Facts

Number of Items: 11
What’s Included: Pac-Man Hard Candy, Fast Food Gummies, Hamburger Gummy, Gummy Eyeballs, Christmas Lights, Ice Cream Gummies, Cassette Tape Hard Candy, Saltwater Taffy, Pizza Slice Gummies, Vanilla Cookie and Waffle Lollipops

From $40 At William Sonoma

Typology

Best French Beauty Advent Calendar

11. Typology Advent Calendar

What We Like

most items are full-size
brand is French girl approved
Advent calendar and product packaging are made from partially recycled materials

What We Don't Like

products are suitable for sensitive skin, but may not work for everyone

Typology

Associate editor Marissa Wu (that's me!) tried French makeup and skincare brand Typology last year and was immediately obsessed. There's a lot to love: eco-friendly packaging and natural, minimalistic formulas that give you the polished, no-makeup makeup look that French women nail. Plus, all the products are easy to apply and last throughout the day. The brand's 24-piece advent calendar includes 15 full-size products, for a total value of $534. My favorites are the lip oil, nine-ingredient moisturizer and vitamin C drops. The recyclable box features nature-inspired relief artwork by artist Erwan Bouroullec, in a minimalist design that's très chic.

Fast Facts

Value: $616
Number of Items: 24
What’s Included: Soothing Serum, Color Corrector for Redness, Lash and Brow Serum, Eye Cream, Tinted Lip Oil in Coral Orange, Serum Mascara, Repairing Lip Mask, Tinted Lip Oil in Black Cherry, Targeted Blemish Serum, Firming Botanical Blend, Glow Drops, Face Moisturizer, Purifying Face Moisturizer, Hydrating Serum, Serum for Dark Circles and Bags, Replenishing Lip Balm in Rosewood, Radiance Serum, Radiance Mask with Yellow Clay + Organic Turmeric, Organic Peppermint Hydrolate, Restorative Hair Serum, Anti-Mark Serum, Lipid-Enriched Cleansing Bar, Micellar Water, Even-Complexion Serum

$280 at Typology

Papier

Best Stationery Advent Calendar

12. Papier 24 Days of Desk Delights

What We Like

packed with the brand's bestsellers
wide variety of products
fully recyclable packaging

What We Don't Like

stationery on the pricier side

Papier

"Need a gift for the Virgo in your life or that one friend who always seems to get 'lost' in the desk supplies section at Target? Well look no further than Papier's advent calendar," declares former associate fashion commerce editor Stephanie Meraz. "It's filled to the brim with some of the cutest bestsellers from the brand, like a couple of weighty rollerball pens (one in gold!) that write like a beaut, endless bookmarks that look and feel extremely luxe and—wait for it—stickers! Plus, a ton more goodies that I'll let you discover on your own. The inner child in me is beaming."

Fast Facts

Value: $250
Number of Items: 24
What's Included: Pen Clip, Gratitude Journal, Paper Clips, To Do Notepad, Lobster Bookmark, Sticky Reminders with Envelopes, Pen pouch, A6 notebook, Wiggle ballpoint pen, Rollerball pen, Set of Sticky Tab, Set of Stamps, Rollerball Pen Pink, Set of 2 A7 Notebooks, Washi Tape, Fineliners, Highlighters, Thank You Cards, Daily Agenda list Pad, Notelets & Envelopes, Sticker Set, Dividers, Corner Bookmark, Daily Planner

$175 at Papier

Amazon

Best Interactive Advent Calendar

13. LEGO Minecraft Advent Calendar

What We Like

can build and create their own world
300 pieces

What We Don't Like

not suitable for ages 6 and under

LEGO

Since they’re building worlds all day online, it only makes sense to surprise them with this Minecraft Advent calendar filled with 24 fun surprises. It comes with eight minifigures (like the popular Steve) that kids can build and interact with. There are also neat pieces (like a fireplace and tools) and a fold-out playmat, so they can create their own world IRL.

Fast Facts

Value: $45
Number of Items: 24 (300 pieces)
What's Included: 8 Minifigures, accessories, playmat

~~$45~~; $27 at AMAZON

Augustinus Bader

Best Luxe Beauty Advent Calendar

14. Augustinus Bader The 12 Days of Bader

What We Like

sample the brand's bestsellers
full-size products included
proprietary Trigger Factor Complex

What We Don't Like

pricey

Augustinus Bader

For the luxury skincare connoisseurs in your life, the Augustinus Bader Advent calendar will be a must-have, as many PureWow editors will attest. Yes, it's *expensive,* coming in at nearly $600, but it's a great way to sample the brand's best sellers and new products. That means both sample and (small) full-size bottles of tried-and-true classics like The Rich Cream, The Serum and The Eye Cream. What gives these beauty staples cult status? The brand's proprietary Trigger Factor Complex (amino acids, vitamins, peptides) created after 30 years of research and clinical study.

Fast Facts

Value: $600
Number of Items: 12
What's Included: The Cream Cleansing Gel, The Essence, The Rich Cream, The Serum, The Hydrogel Face Mask (Single Sachet) The Cream, The Tinted Balm in Shade 1, The Eye Patches (Single Sachet), The Retinol Serum, The Eye Cream, The Lip Balm, The Hand Treatment

$675 at Augustinus Bader

$675 at Sephora

Olive & June

Best Nailcare Advent Calendar

15. Olive & June Christmas Calendar

What We Like

everything you need for a complete at-home manicure
under $100

What We Don't Like

no full-size products

Olive & June

PureWow's favorite nail care brand delights me with its Advent calendar year after year, and I'm thrilled that it's back for 2025. I swear on this brand, which has lasted me up to two weeks, no chips. Yes, I'm talking about Olive & June, and for 25 days after its arrival (and beyond), your nails will look poppin'. This is all thanks to the six cheerful mini polishes (in Prancer, Leotard, Supernova, Glitter Santa, Rodeo Queen and One for You Two for Me), hand and nail treatments (think cuticle and hand serums and nail strengthener) and more items you'll uncover daily. We've gotta warn you, though: You will be tempted to open them all from the jump.

Fast Facts

Value: $144
Number of Items: 25
What's Included: 3 Mini Quick Dry Polishes, 3 Mini Long Lasting Polishes, Mystery Mini Nail Polish, Mini Red Poppy, Mini Nail Art Sticker Sheets, Mini Quick Dry Top Coat, Mini Long-Lasting Top Coat, Mini Nail Hardener, Mini Nail Buffer, Jumbo Sticker, Christmas Minimalist Instant Mani, Candy Swirl Super Stick Mani, Mini Polish Bottle File, Mini Limited Edition Christmas Tree Nail File, Mani Keychain Cap, Mini Hand Serum, Mini Nail Brightener, 2 Bonus Golden Ticket Surprises

$75 at Olive & June

Astrid & Miyu

Best Jewelry Advent Calendar

16. Astrid & Miyu 12-Day Advent Calendar

What We Like

recycled materials
four exclusive pieces

What We Don't Like

delicate construction

Astrid & Miyu

Astrid & Miyu is generally a favorite of the Beckhams, and the Advent calendar is most definitely luxe, from the jewelry itself to the 3D calendar that houses it. Having vetted 2024's version, I can tell you that you're in for a treat this year. Inside are five pairs of hoop earrings, a crystal cluster bracelet and necklace, three studs and a $70 voucher. I love some of the exclusive pieces that can only be found in this set, like the black cluster piercing stud and the black pearl charm hoops, plus the fact that you can choose from a rhodium-plated recycled sterling silver or an 18K gold-plated recycled sterling silver.

Fast Facts

Value: $1,070
Number of Items: 12
What's Included: 5 pairs of Hoop Earrings, 3 Studs, Pendant Necklace, Crystal Cluster Bracelet, Ear Cuff, Voucher

$500 at Astrid & Miyu

Bonne Maman

Best Spread Advent Calendar

17. Bonne Maman Limited Edition Advent Calendar

What We Like

illustrated box
various spreads

What We Don't Like

all spreads aren't listed on site

Bonne Maman

Let’s *spread* holiday cheer with this Bonne Maman Advent calendar, featuring 24 limited edition jams. Try caramel with vanilla or wild blueberry with maple syrup to truly elevate your morning toast or scones. There’s something so charming about opening up a new, miniature jar of jam or spread to enjoy each day, especially knowing that a few are holiday-season exclusives. Plus, the illustrated box is a nice addition to the jolly holiday.

Fast Facts

Value: $55
Number of Items: 24
What's Included: Variety of jams including vanilla, caramel, strawberry, passion fruit, blueberry

$55 at bonne maman

Compartes

Best Advent Calendar for Wicked Fans

18. Compartes Wicked: For Good Advent Calendar

What We Like

themed box
variety of chocolate pieces

What We Don't Like

some chocolate includes nuts

Compartes

You simply can’t go wrong with a chocolate-filled Advent calendar—especially one as luxe as Compartés. The Wicked theming makes it even more exciting. Join the land of Oz with 24 delicious pieces from the famed LA chocolatier, with cool names like Wizard’s World (Key Lime Pie), Sorcery Spice (Spiced Crème Brûlée) and Yellow Brick Road (Caramel Honeycomb). The box itself—showing our faves Glinda and Elphaba—is the ultimate gift for the Wicked fan on your list.

Fast Facts

Value: $120
Number of Items: 24
What's Included: Good Witch (Vanilla & Honey), Wicked Witch (Honey Peanut Butter), Cup of Courage (Bourbon Ganache), Wizard’s World (Key Lime Pie), Living in a Dream (White Raspberry Swirl), Wickedly Wonderful (Forest Fruit), Sorcery Spice (Spiced Crème Brûlée), Tap to Bubble (Strawberry Rhubarb), Munchkinland Magic (Lemon Poppyseed), Emerald City Elixir (Matcha Tea Latte), Flying Monkey Fudge (Banana & Roasted Peanuts), Yellow Brick Road (Caramel Honeycomb

$120 at compartes

Williams Sonoma

Best Advent Calendar for the Seasoning Master

19. Williams Sonoma Spice Advent Calendar

What We Like

interesting flavors
offers recommendations on dishes to use them on

What We Don't Like

small packages

Williams Sonokma

Williams Sonoma has an Advent calendar that will surely spice up your dishes—and break anyone out of a cooking rut, fast. The chef on your wishlist will be surprised to find 24 different spices and blends, along with recommendations of what to use with them. The box features a solid mix too, with six spices and seasonings designed for veggies and sides, seven for fish, nine for meat and even two for dessert (like the Speculoos Spice Blend, which seems designed to take your muffins or gingerbread cookies to new heights of deliciousness).

Fast Facts

Number of Items: 24
What's Included: Smoked Sea Salt, Lebanese Seasoning 'Zaatar,' Dry Salt with White Summer Truffle, Paella Seasoning, Potato Seasoning, Fine Sea Salt with Saffron, Duo of Raspberry and Timut Berry, Green Curry, Drakkar Salt, White Pepper and Lemon for Oyster Seasoning, Festive Pepper, Fine Herbs Seasoning, Five Peppercorns, Christmas Salt, Island Pepper Blend, Merlot Wine Salt, BBQ Seasoning, Roasting Spice Blend, Toasted Spices, Old-Fashioned Curry, Crazy Salt, Creole Seasoning, Gingerbread Spice Blend, Speculoos Spice Blend

$146 at Williams Sonoma

Amazon

Best Chocolate Advent Calendar

20. Godiva Snowglobe Advent Calendar

What We Like

12 different flavors
mix of milk, dark and white chocolate

What We Don't Like

no nut-free options

Godiva

When in doubt, you can always rely on Godiva. With a mix of milk, dark and white chocolate decorated with caramel, ganache and praliné inside, this calendar caters to just about every type of sweet tooth there is. You'll also get the chance to have a second of your favorite, since there are 12 types of chocolates and 24 windows, meaning there are doubles of each. (Care to share?)

Fast Facts

Number of items: 24
What's included: Midnight Swirl, Milk Chocolate Lion of Belgium, Almond Marquise, White Chocolate Praliné, Praliné Crescent, Salted Caramel Lion of Belgium, Dark Caramel Embrace, Milk Chocolate Praliné Heart, Dark Chocolate Mint Medallion, Almond Crunch, Dark Ganache Heart, Lady Godiva

$58 at Amazon

$58 at Macy’s

Williams Sonoma

Best Advent Calendar for Bakers

21. Williams Sonoma Holiday Advent Calendar: 24 Days of Baking Cookies

What We Like

features all the essentials for baking
includes gift bags

What We Don't Like

cookie cutters are great for small treats

Williams Sonoma

Any baker would be over the moon to receive this cookie cutter Advent calendar as they ramp up their Christmas cookie operations. This set, exclusive to Williams Sonoma, includes 16 stainless-steel, enameled and copper-plated cookie cutters. Think snowflakes, angles, mistletoe, ornaments and Christmas trees, for starters. Each cookie cutter is nestled in its own festive box, and the inner flaps of the calendar include recipes for royal icing and sugar cookies. Time to set out a plate for Santa.

Fast Facts

Number of Items: 24
What's Included: Medium Silicone Spatula, Mini Offset Spatula, Sugar Shaker, 16 Cookie Cutters, 4 Fluted Biscuit Cutters, 4 Stencils, Icing Bottle, Icing Scribe, 10 Piping Bags, 4 Decorating Tips with Coupler, 10 Snowflake Gift Bags, Gift Ribbon

$80 at williams sonoma

Bloomingdale's

Bet Advent Calendar for Fragrance Fanatics

22. Diptyque Advent Calendar

What We Like

various scents
mix of candles, perfumes, etc

What We Don't Like

no full-sized products

Bloomingdale's

We’re big fans of Diptyque—and this Advent calendar will be a delight to any fragrance lover. It features a mix of perfume, candles, soaps and more. The brand even created a whole story around the calendar, throwing the giftee right into a Parisian bookshop, along with a furry friend, turning the gift into a full-blown experience. Among the various scents of rose, amber, sandalwood, you’ll also get two pine tree decorations to adorn your Christmas tree.

Fast Facts

Value: $495
Number of Items: 24
What's Included: Sapin (Pine Tree) Candle, Fleur de Peau Hair Mist, Orphéon Solid Perfume, Satin Oil, Baies (Berries) Candle, Luxurious Hand Balm, Exfoliating Hand Wash, Softening & Comforting Hand Wash, Philosykos Body Lotion, Lilyphea Eau de Parfum, Lunamaris Eau de Parfum, Mini Odor Removing Room Spray, Feu de Bois (Woodfire) Candle, Narguilé Candle, Ambre (Amber) Candle, Coing (Quince) Candle, Santal (Sandalwood) Candle, Odor Removing Candle, Roses Candle, Fleur de Peau Eau de Parfum, Orphéon Eau de Parfum, Do Son Eau de Parfum, Eau Rose Eau de Parfum, Do Son Soap, 2 Pine Tree Decorations

$495 at Bloomingdale’s

Galison

Best Puzzle Advent Calendar

23. Andy Warhol 12 Days of Puzzles Advent Calendar

What We Like

made from mostly recycled materials
iconic puzzle prints

What We Don't Like

all puzzles are the same size and difficulty

Galison

If you're a puzzle junkie, an art lover or both, this Advent calendar will keep you entertained through many a long winters' nights. And it's a perfect way to introduce your child to some veritable art history. The calendar comes with 12 80-piece puzzles printed with Andy Warhol's whimsical holiday prints, plus an image of each if you need a little help finding the right centerpiece. I also love that the puzzles are printed on primarily recycled materials, so you can feel good about the impact (or lack thereof) on the environment while you have fun bringing these Christmas pictures to life.

Fast Facts

Number of items: 12
What's included: 12 puzzles, 12 puzzle inserts

$27 at Galison

Flaviar

Best Whiskey Advent Calendar

24. Flaviar The Lost Art of Distillation Advent Calendar

What We Like

award-winning varietals included
one -year membership included

What We Don't Like

small samples

Flaviar

If they like to end their day with a Netflix show and a glass of whiskey in hand, then this box will be right up their alley. Not only will it supply them with 24 top-shelf samples of the stuff from eight different countries, Flaviar will keep the party going for a full year afterwards with a free one-year black membership ($40), which allows for early access to tasting boxes, discounts of up to 40 percent and free shipping on select items. The calendar itself also contains a sipping glass, a leather coaster and a tasting journal to allow for a true connoisseur's experience.

Fast Facts

Number of items: 28
What's included: 24 whiskey samples, 2 Glencairn glasses, tasting journal, one year Flaviar black membership

$270 at Flaviar

Give Them Beer

Best Beer Advent Calendar

25. Give Them Beer Advent Calendar

What We Like

variety of beer styles

What We Don't Like

cost is higher than individual products

Give Them Beer

This one's all in the name. Whether your giftee loves stouts, IPAs or pale ales or they're an equal opportunity beer drinker who loves to try new things, this calendar, which features 12 craft brews (approximately 12 ounces each) from around the country, will be right up their alley. The cost is higher than your average six-packs and the exact beer offerings are a mystery, but we like to think the anticipation makes it all worthwhile.

Fast Facts

Value: $85
Number of items: 12
What's included: 12 beer varieties, including IPAs, stouts and ales

$85 at Give Them Beer

Waterdrop

Best Hydration Advent Calendar

26. Waterdrop Advent Calendar Set

What We Like

includes resuable accessories
makes hydration fun

What We Don't Like

pricey

Waterdrop

From the extra drink or two (or three…) to the salty snacks, the holidays can be a time of...dehydration. This Advent calendar set will keep their H20 intake flowing all month long, since it's full of drops that will make their agua more flavorful. The small calendar has 12 flavors like passion fruit, iced tea lemon and cola—with zero sugar. You can either keep or give to a pal who needs a boost.

Fast Facts

Value:
Number of items: 12
What's included: apple, blackberry, cola, grapefruit, ice tea lemon, ice tea peach, ice tea raspberry, lemon, lemon lime, orange, passionfruit

$28 at Waterdrop

Harry & David

Best Food Advent Calendar

27. Harry & David Best of Harry & David Advent Calendar

What We Like

variety of salty and sweet treats

What We Don't Like

some items are perishable when opened

Harry & David

Whether you're in the mood for something sweet or savory to munch on, this Advent calendar will have what you're craving. Full of flavored popcorn, holiday cookies and yes, even a summer sausage, it's essentially a snackers' dream. While it's on the pricier side for a food calendar, it's bursting with seasonal treats, and reviewers say they're "large portions" that are big "enough to share with the family," so we think it's worth the price.

Fast Facts

Value: $200
Number of Items: 24
What's Included: Royal Riviera Pear, Moose Munch Premium Popcorn, Smoked Summer Sausage, Pepper and Onion Relish, Mesa Verde Trail Mix, Signature Trail Mix, Mixed Nuts, Paradise Dried Fruit Mix, Yogurt-Covered Peppermint Tree-Shaped Pretzels, Cinnamon Swirl, Baklava, Dark Chocolate-Covered Peppermint Cookies, Blackberry Galettes, Gingerbread Sandwich Cookies, Raspberry-Filled Tree-Cutout Shortbread Cookies, Milk Chocolate Mini Mints, Milk Chocolate-Covered Cherries, Milk Chocolate Peppermint Truffles, Milk Chocolate Truffles, Dark Chocolate Peppermint Bark, Milk Chocolate-Covered Almonds, Milk Chocolate-Covered Reindeer

$250 at Harry & David

Voluspa

Best Candle Advent Calendar

28. Voluspa Advent Calendar

Voluspa

Every year, I give one of my good friends a giant Voluspa candle, and this year I may need to upgrade her gift from one candle to one Advent calendar with 12 of them. Inside are a gold-plated wick trimmer and a dozen 2.5-ounce candles from the brand's best-selling Japonica and Holiday collections, each with a burn time of 25 hours. The hand-poured candles use a coconut wax blend and natural wicks.

Fast Facts

Number of items: 12
What's included: Gold-Plated Wick Trimmer, 12 Candles: Sparkling Cuvée, Crushed Candy Cane, French Cade Lavender, Forbidden Fig, Santal Vanille, Baltic Amber, Moso Bamboo, Goji Tarocco Orange, Gilt Pomander & Hinoki, White Cypress, Noble Fir Garland, Foraged Wildberry

$175 at Voluspa

$175 at sephora

best advent calendars insight editions friends

Amazon

Best Themed Advent Calendar

29. Insight Editions Friends The Official Advent Calendar

What We Like

each item references a fan- favorite episode
more than 40 trinkets inside

What We Don't Like

items are inexpensive

Insight Editions

If you know someone who has Friends on repeat, this Advent calendar will give them additional smiles with each window opened. While the items are on the inexpensive side (think tiny ornaments reading "You're the Joey to my Chandler"), consisting largely of paper goods and small trinkets, its affordable price point means you can feel good about buying one for you and each and every one of your own pals.

Fast Facts

Number of Items: 40+
What's Included: recipes, buttons, ornaments and other keepsakes

~~$30~~; $24 at Amazon

Total Wine

Best Value Wine Advent Calendar

30. Total Wine Wine Adventure Advent Calendar

What We Like

impressive variety
cost per glass is about $3

What We Don't Like

no luxe packaging (plastic bottles)

Total Wine

As the name of this Advent calendar aptly states, it's the most wonderful (errr—wine-derful) time of the year. Why wouldn't it be, when you have 24 different red and white wines to discover? "These wines don't disappoint. I was seriously impressed with the range of varietals, from a full-bodied cab to an oaky chardonnay, in this mix," says PureWow Vice President of Editorial Candace Davison. "And, at roughly $3 a glass, it's a value that can't be beat. It really makes for an awesome early Christmas gift for any wine aficionado on your list."

Fast Facts

Value: $80
Number of items: 24
What's included: 24 different red and white varietals, including chardonnay and cabernet sauvignon

$80 at total wines

Frequently Asked Questions

What Is an Advent Calendar?

Advent calendars have roots that date back to the 19th century. According to a deep dive by NPR, the first printed Advent calendar was produced in Germany in the 1900s, with chocolate finding its way behind those distinctive doors in the 1950s. Since then, the versions have become endless, with as many options as there are categories of shoppable goodies.

What Are the Best Advent Calendars for 2025?

The best Advent calendars for 2025 will vary by your recipient's interests, but for the most part, they should hit the marks of variety and value. You should look for calendars that are reputed to be worth more than the sticker price (check out the value bullet on our list versus the cost) and include a worthwhile surprise each day.

How Much Does an Advent Calendar Cost?

The price of an Advent calendar depends on the products it houses and can vary widely—the ones we've chosen range from $20 to $1,200. Prices generally start around $30 for a basic chocolate version you can buy at your local drugstore, but can range much higher when talking about luxury beauty or jewelry. The good news is that there's an Advent calendar here at almost every price point, so you won't need to miss out if the pricier ones are out of your budget.

How Long Is Advent?

Per NPR, "The four-week period begins on the Sunday closest to the feast day of St. Andrew the Apostle (Nov. 30) and lasts for the next three Sundays." Advent calendars, however, generally start on December 1 and run through Christmas Eve or Christmas Day for consistency from year to year. Not all calendars cover the entire 25 days though, so look at the number of items on our list to decide what best suits your needs.

What Are the Dates of the Advent Season?

In the Christian tradition, from with Advent originates, the season begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas (between November 27 and December 3) and concludes on Christmas Eve, December 24.

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