24 best new Advent calendars to help you count down to Christmas
“Wicked”: The Official Advent Calendar features 25 days of surprises — Photo courtesy of Insight Editions
Advent calendars have come a long way since being introduced as a religious tradition in the 19th century. They’re a fun way to count down the days until Christmas and make waiting to open your gifts easier.
Today’s highly coveted Advent calendars come with elaborate drawers, doors, and windows that reveal a new surprise each day. Those treats can range from pieces of candy or chocolate to luxury beauty products. Whether you’re a fashionista, gamer, food lover, or crafter, there’s an Advent calendar for you.
We’ve chosen 24 of the best Advent calendars for 2024, so if you really want to indulge, you can open a whole new calendar every day leading up to Christmas! Grab your favorite one now while supplies last.
Vahdam India’s 24 Spices of Christmas Advent Calendar
Vahdam India’s 24 Spices of Christmas Advent Calendar is all about holiday seasoning — Photo courtesy of Vahdam India
Spice up the holiday season with Vahdam India’s 24 Spices of Christmas Advent Calendar, perfect for food lovers, home chefs, and anyone who likes to eat.
The giant, round gift box contains 24 drawers, each holding a tin of one of single-origin gourmet spices straight from the farms of India. There’s everything from Himalayan Pink Salt to Lakadong Turmeric Powder to Chai Masala, ensuring that your holidays will never be bland.
Lush Advent Calendar
Lush Advent Calendar is lush-cious — Photo courtesy of Lush Cosmetics
For fans who look forward to this spectacular package every year, the heady scent of Lush is the scent of Christmas. Filled to the brim with yummy-smelling bath bombs, bubble bars, shower gels, and soaps, the Lush Advent Calendar is a real treat for the senses.
The daily goodies, which include 11 exclusive items, are packed in an eye-popping box designed by artist Tess Gilmartin. You’ll treasure it long after the products have worked their magic.
Williams Sonoma Holiday Advent Calendar: 24 Days of Baking Cookies
Williams Sonoma Holiday Advent Calendar: 24 Days of Baking Cookies is a baker’s delight — Photo courtesy of Williams Sonoma
Williams Sonoma has many Advent calendar options this year, but we’re partial to the Williams Sonoma Holiday Advent Calendar: 24 Days of Baking Cookies for its cute patisserie-themed box filled with everything you need to bake a batch of delicious holiday cookies.
There are cookie cutters, piping bags, spatulas, and gift bags. With its cute illustrations and festive baking accessories, it’s pure sweetness.
Bokksu Golden Japan: 24 Days of Japanese Delights Advent Calendar
Bokksu Golden Japan: 24 Days of Japanese Delights Advent Calendar gives you a taste of Japan — Photo courtesy of Bokksu
Bring home the wonders of The Land of the Rising Sun with the Bokksu Golden Japan: 24 Days of Japanese Delights Advent Calendar. Inspired by kintsugi, the Japanese art of repairing broken objects with precious gold lacquer, the calendar is full of unexpected gems.
You’ll find 17 delicious Japanese snacks, like Yakiimo Cookies and Chocolate Dango Mochi, plus seven collectibles like porcelain chopsticks, washi tape, and a ceramic sake cup.
12 Days of FabFitFun Advent Calendar
12 Days of FabFitFun Advent Calendar features products from your favorite beauty, fitness, and lifestyle brands — Photo courtesy of FabFitFun
The popular subscription service’s annual calendar always sells out, and the 2024 version of the 12 Days of FabFitFun Advent Calendar will go fast.
Bursting with full-size products from top beauty, fitness, and lifestyle brands (i.e., Fenty Beauty, Murad, and Malin + Goetz), this calendar is a stunner. Consider signing up for a membership, because members get a bargain price on the calendar along with a free $200 gift bundle. Happy holidays, indeed.
Sugarfina 24 Tastes of Christmas Candy Advent Calendar
Sugarfina’s 24 Tastes of Christmas Candy Advent Calendar is super sweet — Photo courtesy of Sugarfina
Anyone with a sweet tooth should usher in the season with Sugarfina’s 24 Tastes of Christmas Candy Advent Calendar. The luxury candy brand has elevated children’s treats to grown-up tastes and a sophisticated aesthetic.
Each drawer in the cute gingerbread house box contains four pieces of artisan candy, such as Pink Diamonds, Strawberry Kiwi Hearts, and Sugar Lips. They’re pretty to look at, but you’ll want to devour them.
The Woobles Cab-In The Mood for the Holidays Advent Calendar
The Woobles Cab-In The Mood for the Holidays Advent Calendar teaches how to crochet — Photo courtesy of Dyad Photography
Crochet your way to Christmas with the super cute Woobles Cab-In The Mood for the Holidays Advent Calendar featuring everyone’s favorite Japanese amigurumi, the Woobles. It offers all kinds of daily surprises to make four brand-new (and beginner-friendly) plushies and six wintry accessories, including Easy Peasy Yarn, a custom hook, and a special holiday tin to hold everything.
As if this wasn’t enough, the box itself becomes a cabin to house the Woobles you make, and each treat drawer turns into a piece of “furniture” to decorate it. You’ll make more of these cute characters all year, thanks to easy-to-follow instructional videos.
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Papier 24 Doors of Desk Delights
Papier 24 Doors of Desk Delights is a tactile digital detox — Photo courtesy of Papier
Paper lovers will be all over the lovely, two-tiered Papier 24 Doors of Desk Delights, which is filled with beautiful notebooks, desk supplies, and writing tools. Papier is beloved for its high-quality goods and reveals mini versions of its best-selling stationery supplies daily.
The keepsake box is pretty enough to display on a desk and practical enough to store. Gift this to a papyrophiliac (yes, that’s a real word for the paper-obsessed), and you’re likely to get a heartfelt, handwritten thank-you note in return.
Skin Pharm 12 Days of Skin Pharm
The gift of glow comes from the 12 Days of Skin Pharm — Photo courtesy of Haley Birdsey
Founded by a nurse practitioner, this medical-grade skincare brand has developed a cult following for its highly effective products that make you look as good as they feel.
The 12 Days of Skin Pharm allows you to try full-size products — like Crystal Clear Clarifying Pads, Youth Serum, and High Beams — while saving hundreds of dollars. By the time Christmas Day arrives, you’ll be glowing.
“Wicked”: The Official Advent Calendar: 25 Days of Surprises
“Wicked”: The Official Advent Calendar takes you behind the curtain — Photo courtesy of Insight Editions
Inspired by the most highly anticipated movie of the year, “Wicked”: The Official Advent Calendar: 25 Days of Surprises will be especially popular among fans of Elphaba and Glinda.
A celebration of all things pink and green, each envelope holds a daily collectible, from magnets and coasters to stickers and so much more.
Pura Vida 24 Day Advent Box
Pura Vida 24 Day Advent Box is a celebration of life’s little pleasures — Photo courtesy of Pura Vida Bracelets
If you haven’t discovered the laidback lifestyle known as pura vida, the Pura Vida 24 Day Advent Box is the perfect introduction.
Celebrating “merry waves and sunshine days,” the cheery calendar is filled with 24 pieces of Pura Vida jewelry, from casual bracelets handmade in Costa Rica to hoop earrings and chokers. Pura Vida is all about celebrating the little pleasures in life, and the brand created a box of little pleasures worth celebrating.
XO Marshmallow Advent Calendar
XO Marshmallow Advent Calendar is full of surprising flavors — Photo courtesy of XO Marshmallow
Year six of the XO Marshmallow Advent Calendar is sweeter than ever, featuring 24 of XO Marshmallow’s best-selling and most exclusive flavors.
Each day’s door features a hint to give you an idea of the marshmallow behind it. Will it be lemonade? Black sesame? Espresso martini? The only sure thing is that you’ll already be craving s’more(s) after you’ve finished the last bite.
Cometeer Coffee Advent Calendar
Cometeer Coffee Advent Calendar is for coffee connoisseurs — Photo courtesy of Cometeer
For true coffee lovers, the Cometeer Coffee Advent Calendar is like having a private barista. Just pop the 24 flash-frozen capsules into your freezer and pull one out every morning for a mystery jolt of an award-winning exclusive or single-origin coffee or maybe even a holiday roast from the world’s top roasters. Pour 8 ounces of hot water over it and watch it transform into some of the best coffee you’ve ever tasted.
The Cloudberries Advent Calendar
The Cloudberries Advent Calendar is for puzzle lovers — Photo courtesy of Cloudberries
Calling all puzzle fans! The Cloudberries Advent Calendar will get you through the season’s craziness by giving you a small section of a 1,000-piece puzzle to do each day.
By Christmas Day, you’ll be able to piece them all together to create a real piece of art. What it will look like remains a mystery until the end — unless you open the secret spoiler envelope. Don’t worry, though. Cloudberries is known for its cool, small-batch puzzles, and this one illustrated by Vicki Ling may start a new holiday tradition for you.
Tea Forté Herbal Warming Joy Advent Calendar
Tea Forté Herbal Warming Joy Advent Calendar makes a tea-rific gift — Photo courtesy of Tea Forté
It’s always tea time with Tea Forté, and this year they’re introducing the Tea Forté Herbal Warming Joy Advent Calendar for those craving calmness during the busy holiday season.
The festive, tree-shaped box features 24 of Tea Forté’s signature pyramid infusers, each containing a unique herbal blend like Raspberry Nectar or Ginger Guru Chai. Most are naturally caffeine-free (just four flavors contain trace amounts in some of their ingredients), making this a soothing gift to open each night to send you off to a restful sleep.
Bean Box 2024 Onyx Coffee Advent Calendar
Bean Box 2024 Onyx Coffee Advent Calendar offers coffees from around the world — Photo courtesy of Bean Box
Bean Box is celebrated for its award-winning, small-batch coffee, and the Bean Box 2024 Onyx Coffee Advent Calendar gives you a chance to sample 24 of its single-origin coffees and signature roasted blends one day at a time.
Each door in the stunning accordion box reveals a packet of whole bean coffee measured for a 24-ounce pour-over. With carefully sourced and curated selections from coffee capitals, including Kenya, Ethiopia, Honduras, and Guatemala, it’s like a trip around the world.
Terrain Advent Stocking Garland
Terrain Advent Calendar Garland makes any home cozier — Photo courtesy of Anthropologie
Leave it to Anthropologie’s sister brand to create the cozy Terrain Advent Stocking Garland, which will give your home a touch of hygge for the holidays.
Twenty-five handmade wool stockings are numbered and ready to be filled with the treats of your choice. Hang the stockings by the chimney with care, and you can bet that Saint Nicholas will soon be there.
Tommy Bahama 12 Days of Paradise Candle Advent Calendar
Tommy Bahama 12 Days of Paradise Candle Advent Calendar takes you to the tropics — Photo courtesy of Tommy Bahama
The next best thing to a tropical getaway, the Tommy Bahama 12 Days of Paradise Candle Advent Calendar, makes a sensational gift.
A dozen ocean, palm tree, and sunset-colored glass vessels hold candles that whisk you away with scents like Maui Mango, Coconut Oasis, and Pineapple Cilantro. The island vibes will light up the holiday.
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Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte’s Beauty Treasure Chest of Love 12 Door Beauty Advent Calendar
Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte’s Beauty Treasure Chest of Love 12 Door Beauty Advent Calendar is a beauty — Photo courtesy of Charlotte Tilbury
More than 30,000 fans joined the waitlist for last year’s offering, and this year’s Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte’s Beauty Treasure Chest of Love 12 Door Beauty Advent Calendar is even bigger and better.
Housed in a heart-shaped box, a dozen jewel-handled drawers contain full- and travel-sized versions of the beauty legend’s most popular makeup and skincare, like Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray and Pillow Talk Eyeliner. You’ll be ready for all those holiday photos.
Margot Elena Advent Calendar
Margot Elena Advent Calendar makes its highly anticipated debut — Photo courtesy of Margot Elena Companies and Collections
The first-ever Margot Elena Advent Calendar finally makes its debut, and it’s as beautiful and indulgent as fans of the ultra-feminine bath and body products would expect.
Each drawer features a tissue-wrapped petite treat from one of Margot Elena’s beloved brands: Lollia, Library of Flowers, TokyoMilk, and The Cottage Greenhouse. The floral gift box makes a lovely storage spot, but the hand creams, lip balms, and eau de parfums are all so prettily packaged that you’ll want to display them on your bathroom counter so you can always enjoy their good looks.
Venchi Prestige Advent Calendar
Chocoholics will love the Venchi Prestige Advent Calendar — Photo courtesy of Venchi
Venchi has been making artisan chocolates for more than 145 years, and this beautiful Venchi Prestige Advent Calendar is a great way to taste some of its most extravagant treats.
The holiday-themed box, illustrated by Australian artist Anna Higgie, opens like a book. Each drawer features an individually wrapped chocolate that you’ll want to savor. Good luck trying to make the calendar last until Christmas.
World of Wine Advent Calendar
World of Wine Advent Calendar will inspire you to raise a glass — Photo courtesy of Direct Wines
The World of Wine Advent Calendar is a great holiday hostess gift and the perfect way to count down to Christmas. Behind each window of the festive box, you’ll find a mini bottle of handcrafted wine, including cabernet, merlot, prosecco, and more. Each is enough for a nightly glass to turn the holidays into one big happy hour.
FanRoll Advent Dice Calendar 2024
FanRoll Advent Dice Calendar is for those who feel lucky — Photo courtesy of FanRoll Dice
A win-win for gamers, the FanRoll Advent Dice Calendar will make any recipient feel lucky.
There are complete sets of some of FanRoll’s best-selling dice, an exclusive holiday-themed pair, mini dice, and a unique 20-sided metal die. Let the games begin!
Door County Coffee Advent Calendar
Door County Coffee Advent Calendar will get you through the busy season — Photo courtesy of Allie DeGuelle — Door County Coffee
Keep caffeinated through Christmas with the Door County Coffee Advent Calendar, which provides 24 full-pot bags of the Wisconsin-based roaster’s world-class coffee. Intriguing blends include Cherry Crème (Door County, Wisconsin, is famous for its cherries), Turtles in a Cup, and Mistletoe Mocha.
