They’re so good, you’re gonna need some extra willpower not to open all the doors at once. Let’s give credit where credit is due: Advent calendars have gotten really good. The flimsy cardboard boxes of subpar waxy chocolate squares from our childhood have been usurped by countdowns that truly feel like a special way to treat yourself all the way up to Dec. 25.
There are calendars that build a full art kit. Those that give you a tailor-made excuse to top off your wine glass every afternoon. Whether you’re shopping for a toy-obsessed kid, a stationery girlie, or yourself (ain’t no shame in our game), there’s a countdown here that’ll make the days leading up to Christmas kinda feel like the main event instead of the warm-up.
An important PSA before you scroll, though: the good ones tend to sell out fast, often well before Dec. 1. So if something catches your eye, add it to your cart ASAP and thank us later. An advent calendar that comes with a new mini storybook every single day is the kind of holiday magic that makes December feel genuinely special from the very first of the month.
Each of the 24 doors reveals a different illustrated Christmas story, which means the countdown to Christmas doubles as a reading ritual and an excuse to snuggle up together every night before bed. It’s the most meaningful advent calendar upgrade for any family that loves books and wants the holidays to feel a little more intentional and a lot more cozy. — Katie Garrity, Senior Editor, News & Social For the chocolate lover in your life, consider getting them the See's Candies advent calendar. It comes stocked with over a pound of chocolate (yum), in a variety of totally delicious flavors.
Even better, this calendar is 3-D, and is created to look like a vintage candy shop. How adorable AND delicious! — Kate Auletta, Editor in Chief This is one of those advent calendars where you just send your partner the link without any other information and hope for the best. While your kids can enjoy their silly little chocolates, you can get down with this super-luxury jewelry countdown.
The calendar includes very classic but fun earrings, necklaces, charms, and bracelets in either gold or silver, and there's not a single piece I wouldn't wear. — Sarah Aswell, Deputy Editor, News & Social Almost every advent calendar that comes through our door ends up being absconded with by my kids, which is maybe why I’m so excited about this one: It’s just for me! Behind its 12 doors are FULL-SIZE deluxe goodies that go above and beyond a typical beauty calendar. We’re talking a Blissy silk sleep mask, a cozy UnHide amber candle... even a pair of Leeada stud earrings.
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