24 most-anticipated Advent calendars this holiday season
Vinebox 12 Nights of Wine Advent Calendar celebrates all things grape — Photo courtesy of Vinebox
The days before Christmas used to feel endless as we anticipated gifts waiting under the tree. But now, thanks to jaw-dropping Advent calendars that offer a surprise treat every single day leading up to December 25, the big day can just take its time.
Advent calendars were once strictly a religious tradition designed to count down the days to Christmas. Now, they’re elaborate constructions with doors and drawers filled with everything from beauty and hair products to artisan coffees and teas.
There are calendars for cheese lovers, crafters, and puzzlers. There are even over-the-top calendars containing luxury items like jewelry and top-shelf whiskey, which could easily count as a religious experience.
Here are our favorite Advent calendars for 2023. Savor each day’s gift or open them all at once. We won’t judge.
Anthropologie George & Viv Beauty Advent Calendar
Anthropologie’s annual George & Viv Beauty Advent Calendar is always a treat — Photo courtesy of Anthropologie
The highly anticipated Anthropologie George & Viv Beauty Advent Calendar always surprises, and this year it’s filled to the brim with 24 highly coveted, premium products from names like Elemis, Phlur, and Sunday Riley.
Those Anthropologie elves outdid themselves with a collection that’s easily worth four times the price. Plus, the delightful (and reusable) Emily Taylor-illustrated box is a gift in itself.
The Woobles Most Yarn-derful Time of the Year Bundle
The Woobles Most Yarn-derful Time of the Year Bundle helps you make crochet magic — Photo courtesy of The Woobles
The Woobles have developed quite a cult following since they were introduced as an easy (and kind of brilliant) way of teaching people to crochet. The adorable amigurumi are appearing in their first Advent calendar this year, and it’s the perfect gift for the whole family.
The Woobles Most Yarn-derful Time of Year Bundle includes a calendar, 24 drawers holding exclusive kits, limited-edition crochet tools, and everything you need to make fan favorites — plus, beginner kits and crochet hooks to make Fred the Dino and Pierre the Penguin. By the time Christmas rolls around, you just may have some handmade gifts to give your favorite people.
Compartés Gourmet Chocolate Advent Calendar
The Compartés Gourmet Chocolate Advent Calendar is filled with deliciousness — Photo courtesy of Compartés
Handcrafting chocolate works of art for nearly 75 years, Compartés knows a thing or two about creating amazingly beautiful and delicious candies. The Compartés Gourmet Chocolate Advent Calendar tastes as good as it looks. And it is stunning! The limited-edition, garden-themed calendar is a delight for all the senses with eye-popping prints and patterns on each piece of chocolate.
They’re all almost too lovely to eat, but it’s hard to resist flavors like peanut butter banana, strawberry cheesecake, and lemon poppyseed. Good luck trying to eat only one a day.
New York Puzzle Company Loré Pemberton Advent Calendar
New York Puzzle Company Loré Pemberton Advent Calendar is great for puzzleheads — Photo courtesy of New York Puzzle Company
Puzzlers obsessed with New York Puzzle Company’s high-quality, gorgeously illustrated jigsaw puzzles will love the brand’s 2023 holiday offering, the Loré Pemberton Advent Calendar.
Celebrating the homey paintings of Vermont artist Loré Pemberton, the collection features 24 puzzles that offer daily satisfaction. At 100 pieces each, any puzzle can be finished in time to open the next one. You’ll want to frame them all.
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Whiskey Advent Calendar from Drinks by the Dram
Cask Cartel’s Whiskey Advent Calendar from Drinks by the Dram makes whiskey exploration fun — Photo courtesy of Cask Cartel
Whiskey lovers, rejoice! The Whiskey Holiday Advent Calendar from Drinks by the Dram comes with 24 drams of whiskey, including Jameson, Chivas Regal, and other premium brands. Exclusively sold via Cask Cartel, each wax-sealed dram hides behind a numbered door.
The calendar is a conversation piece in itself; keep one on hand to turn any occasion into a celebration.
Stouffer’s Advent Comfort Calendar
Stouffer’s Advent Comfort Calendar makes the busy holiday season more festive — Photo courtesy of Stouffer’s
The frozen food giant released the Stouffer’s Advent Comfort Calendar, which has the cutest packaging and the most practical gifts of all. The cardboard house comes decked out for the holidays and filled with a week’s worth of family-sized frozen entrees and sides.
Things like lasagna, macaroni and cheese, and French bread pizza make meal prep super simple as the busy season approaches. The box itself can be reused in so many fun ways, you’ll wish you could have it refilled every week.
Bean Box 12 Mornings of Coffee Advent Calendar
The Bean Box 12 Mornings of Coffee Advent Calendar will keep you buzzing — Photo courtesy of Bean Box
Serious coffee lovers will love this year’s Bean Box 12 Mornings of Coffee Advent Calendar, which is as expertly curated as the popular specialty coffee subscriptions. Wake up to different holiday blends from the country’s top coffee roasters and experience unexpected and delicious tasting notes like figgy pudding, roasted chestnut, and spicy gingerbread.
Each bag makes a full pot, or enough to fill four to six mugs, and comes in your choice of whole bean or freshly ground coffee. To top it all off, five lucky winners will find a golden bag on the 12th morning, entitling them to a one-year Bean Box subscription. Happy holidays, indeed!
Bokksu Japan Wonderland Advent Calendar
The Bokksu Japan Wonderland Advent Calendar is filled with unique snacks — Photo courtesy of Bokksu
If holiday travel isn’t in the cards this year, be transported to Japan with the Bokksu Japan Wonderland Advent Calendar.
Enjoy 24 days of unique Japanese snacks and holiday items, with a handy guide detailing the stories and history behind them. It’s like eating your way through the country, without having to deal with overcrowded airports. What could be better than that?
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APOTHEKE 25 Piece Advent Calendar
APOTHEKE 25 Piece Advent Calendar smells great everywhere — Photo courtesy of APOTHEKE
It’s beginning to smell a lot like Christmas, thanks to the APOTHEKE 25 Piece Advent Calendar. This Brooklyn-based, female-founded company is known for its luxurious fragrances, and this calendar features a variety of candles, beautifully scented candles, diffusers, and a variety of accessories. It’s one amazing gift that will (and should) be lit!
12 Days of Murray’s Cheese
12 Days of Murray’s Cheese is an indulgent way to snack through the holidays — Photo courtesy of Murray’s Cheese
The 12 Days of Murray’s Cheese Advent Calendar is cheesy in the best way possible.
A beloved New York City staple, Murray’s Cheese presents a countdown to Christmas with nine expertly chosen cheeses from around the world, plus crackers and four exclusive jams. If you need a great hostess gift, this holiday snack adventure is it.
Vinebox 12 Nights of Wine
Vinebox 24 Nights of Wine is like having your own personal sommelier in a box — Photo courtesy of Vinebox
From increasing good cholesterol to lowering the risk of heart disease, there are lots of proven benefits to drinking a daily glass of wine. So, you could consider the Vinebox 12 Nights of Wine Advent Calendar a healthy choice for the holidays!
The calendar provides 12 fantastic wine selections from top regions, including France, Spain, Italy, and California. Choose all reds or a mix of whites, rosés, and chilled reds. Each wine is bottled in a 100 milliliter vial (a little more than 3 ounces). The wines are accompanied by a wine guide and a QR code for virtual tasting videos. It’s like having your own sommelier.
Lush Advent Calendar
The Lush Advent Calendar lives up to its name — Photo courtesy of Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics
The annual Lush Advent Calendar is worthy of a celebration itself, and this year’s offering is better than ever. You’ll find 24 Lush favorites (plus a few exclusives), including bath bombs, scrubs, gels, and bubble bars, all in the most heavenly scents. Just a whiff and you’ll know Christmas is in the air.
Bonus: The gigantic, two-tiered box of goodies is a collector’s item that can later be used to store your personal treasures.
12 Days of FabFitFun Advent Calendar
12 Days of FabFitFun Advent Calendar features full-size beauty products — Photo courtesy of FitFabFun
As desirable as the subscription service itself, the 12 Days of FabFitFun Advent Calendar is always a joy to unbox.
This year it contains a dozen full-size products from beloved fashion and beauty brands — including Barefoot Dreams, Amika, and Milk Makeup — and is worth more than three times the price. Consider it a smart investment in self-care.
CHI Holiday Beauty Box
CHI Holiday Beauty Box will keeping you looking fa-la-la fantastic — Photo courtesy of CHI
If you’re dreaming about good hair days for the holidays, you’re in luck. The CHI Holiday Beauty Box is like a salon in a box, containing 24 renowned styling tools, including the pièce de résistance: an exclusive titanium flat iron designed for holiday shine.
You’ll find sprays, shampoos, clips and coils, and even a few skincare saviors to ensure that Rudolph’s red nose isn’t the only thing that glows.
Tea Forte Winter Chalet Advent — 12 Days of Cozy Teas
Tea Forte Winter Chalet Advent – 12 Days of Cozy Teas has something for every sipper — Photo courtesy of Tea Forte
Shaped like Tea Forte’s signature pyramid, the beau-tea-ful 2023 Tea Forte Winter Chalet Advent Calendar features a selection of cozy teas for the season.
You’ll get a dozen pyramid-shaped cozy tea infusers with unique flavors like chocolate fondue, blueberry merlot, and winter chai. So, no, these aren’t your grandma’s teas (although, don’t worry, she’ll probably love them, too).
Sterling Forever 24 Days of Jewelry Advent Calendar
The Sterling Forever 24 Days of Jewelry Advent Calendar offers lots of sparkle for the season — Photo courtesy of Sterling Forever
It would cost almost three times as much to buy each of these pieces separately, so consider the Sterling Forever 24 Days of Jewelry Advent Calendar a bargain.
Each drawer contains a gorgeous pair of sterling silver earrings, from studs and hoops to cuffs and crawlers, so you can wear a new pair every couple of weeks for the next year (or gift the ones that just aren’t you). The box itself makes a lovely new jewelry box.
Winter City Advent Calendar Ornament Set
The Winter City Advent Calendar Ornament Set will become a family keepsake — Photo courtesy of Anthropologie
Available exclusively at Anthropologie, the unique Winter City Advent Calendar Ornament Set ensures that you will have a tree’s worth of homey ornaments by December 25.
The 24 gorgeous little townhouses are cheery and colorful, and each has a removable roof to fill the ornaments with surprises. Although they’re likely to become keepsakes, the houses make welcoming decorations all year round.
La Compagnie de Provence Holiday Advent Calendar
La Compagnie de Provence Advent Calendar offers the beauty of France — Photo courtesy of Compagnie de Provence
Crafted in Marseilles, France, the beautiful La Compagnie de Provence Holiday Advent Calendar will be universally appreciated for its good looks and great products.
The box is packed with 24 of the French brand’s most popular signature creams, balms, oils, and soaps, which is definitely something worth celebrating.
Abbott Lyon Advent Calendar
Abbott Lyon Advent Calendar is full of personalized jewelry — Photo courtesy of Abbott Lyon
The holidays are a time to sparkle, and Abbott Lyon Advent Calendar makes sure you do so in style. Not only does it present 12 exquisite pieces of jewelry, but you can choose personal birthstones for a pendant, ring, and studs, plus an initial pendant.
Select your color (gold or silver), and then personalize the box so everyone knows who it belongs to — because everyone will want it.
Sugarwish Dog Treats Advent Calendar
Sugarwish Dog Treats for the best pup ever — Photo courtesy of Sugarwish
Good boys and girls deserve something special, doggone it, and the Sugarwish Dog Treats Advent Calendar lets you include them in the holiday festivities. Featuring a dozen favorite treats for your pup, thanks to generous portions, you can actually get 24 days out of this 12-day calendar.
With more than 30 all-natural, fresh-baked options to choose from, including Pumpkin and Cranberry Tiny Bones, Cheese and Bacon Chewies, and Peanut Butter and Jelly Training Treats, your furry family member will definitely sit and stay.
World Market Laser-Cut Wood Snowy Houses LED Light Up Advent Calendar
Laser Cut Wood Snowy Houses LED Light Up Advent Calendar brings the shimmer — Photo courtesy of World Market
The World Market Laser-Cut Wood Snowy Houses LED Light Up Advent Calendar features 24 little wood houses to create a scene as cozy as a fairy-tale village.
Fill each house with tiny treats, like candy, notes, or jewelry, to personalize the calendar. Add batteries and the LED lights will, as Taylor Swift says, make the whole place shimmer. Because it can be used over and over again, this simple Advent calendar is likely to become a treasured holiday tradition.
DAVIDsTEA 24 Days of Tea Advent Calendar
DAVIDsTEA 12 Days of Tea Advent Calendar will keep your winter cozy and warm — Photo courtesy of DAVIDsTEA
The tea-licious DAVIDsTEA 24 Days of Tea Advent Calendar pays tribute to the holiday season with a selection of wintery wonderland flavors like Candy Cane Crush, Silent Night, and Santa’s Secret.
For those who maybe celebrate a little too enthusiastically, there’s also Headache Halo and Organic Mother’s Little Helper. Each door opens to two servings of the daily offering so you can share. Or not.
Lush Christmas Buds Advent Calendar
The Lush Christmas Buds Advent Calendar celebrates the holidays with cute characters — Photo courtesy of Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics
There’s cute, and then there’s Lush Christmas Buds Advent Calendar cute. This holiday-themed, reusable dollhouse holds 25 bath buddies, including bath bombs shaped like penguins and sleepy bears; bubble bars that look like reindeer and snow fairies; and an exclusive bath melt in the form of a snow angel. It’s sure to make bath time more fun no matter how old you are.
Bourbon & American Whiskey Advent Calendar
Cask Cartel’s Whiskey Advent Calendar from Drinks by the Dram makes wh — Photo courtesy of Cask Cartel
Raise a glass to the Bourbon & American Whiskey Advent Calendar, guaranteed to delight even the most discerning drinker.
Containing 24 premium bourbon and whiskey drams — think Maker’s Mark and WhistlePig — you’ll get right into the holiday spirit(s).
