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.
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.
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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.
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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.
More Funko Pop Advent calendars:
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
