advent calendar

Lindt Advent Calendar

Two dozen days of mini foil-wrapped chocolates shaped like Santa, reindeer, and other festive figures are tucked into this cheerful Advent calendar.

Buy it: $21; amazon.com

McCrea’s Candies Handcrafted Caramel Advent Calendar

The whimsical art on the front of this all-caramel Advent calendar from McCrea’s hints at the truly special treats awaiting you. Enjoy 24 of the candy company’s assorted caramels, including Black Lava Sea Salt, Dark Roasted Mocha, and Chocolate Peppermint.

Buy it: $40; uncommongoods.com

Bonne Maman 2022 Limited Edition Advent Calendar

Bonne Maman’s highly-anticipated jams and honey Advent calendar is back by popular demand—but it usually sells out almost as soon as it’s released, so don’t wait. Each window features an iconic Bonne Maman jar in 24 unique flavors of Mini Fruit Spreads or Honey. This year, you’ll find a few brand-new exclusive flavors.

Buy it: $58; amazon.com

Godiva Holiday Luxury Chocolate Advent Calendar

Count down to Christmas with Godiva’s decadent truffles and chocolates. The calendar includes classic Godiva pieces, like Raspberry Star and Milk Chocolate Embrace, as well as seasonal pieces shaped like Santa, snowmen, and penguins.

Buy it: $40; godiva.com

Ilchester Cheese Advent Calendar

Whether you need some cheese to go with your wine, or simply want to dine on a variety of new cheesy flavors, Sam’s Club’s cheese Advent calendar is a great choice. The calendar includes 24 individually wrapped pieces of Ilchester, Applewood, and Mexicana cheeses in nine varieties.

Buy it: $16.88; samsclub.com

Dolly Parton Advent Calendar

Celebrate Advent like the queen of country music herself. Behind every window you’ll find Dolly Parton’s favorite treats, including caramels, mints, and gummies.

Buy it: $40; williams-sonoma.com

24 Days of Baking Cookies

If you’re not baking cookies during the holiday season, you’re doing something wrong. This incredibly handy Advent calendar is filled with everything you need to bake the best Christmas cookies of your life, like cookie cutters, piping bags, and spatulas.

Buy it: $70; williams-sonoma.com

12 Days of Noodles

Sick of sweets during the holiday season? Then grab this Advent calendar that will have your dinners planned for 12 days straight. This calendar includes a dozen packages of noodles and four flavor packets to create Asian-inspired dishes.

Buy it: $26; uncommongoods.com

Hershey’s Chocolate Advent Calendars

There’s no need to choose between your favorite Hershey’s candies when you can enjoy all three. This three-pack of calendars includes Reese’s, Kisses, and Hershey’s Miniatures with adorable holiday scenes that your kids will love.

Buy it: $38; amazon.com

Jelly Belly Harry Potter Advent Calendar

Calling all witches, wizards, and Muggles, now is your chance to celebrate your love of Harry Potter (and jelly beans). Don’t worry, you won’t get any earwax flavors! This Advent calendar from Jelly Belly features 10 iconic (and delicious) jelly bean flavors.

Buy it: $20; jellybelly.com

The Popcorn Factory Winter Delight Holiday Popcorn Advent Calendar

Popcorn fans will love this 12-day Advent calendar filled with sweet and savory popcorn. In addition to unique popcorn flavors, you’ll also find chocolate-covered pretzels, cakes, cookies, and truffles.

Buy it: $45; thepopcornfactory.com

Harry & David Deluxe Advent Calendar

Not only does this Deluxe Advent Calendar from Harry & David look phenomenal, but it’s filled with phenomenally-tasting truffles and mints. And they don’t skimp out on the candy either as there are 16 truffles in each flavor loaded inside the calendar. This beautifully-crafted calendar is also meant to be reused year after year, so next year you’ll only have to fill it with your favorite treats.

Buy it: $100; harryanddavid.com

Jerky Advent Calendar

Give the jerky aficionado in your life the gift of a lifetime with this calendar packed with flavorful jerky. For 12 days, jerky lovers can indulge in a variety of sweet and spicy jerky from the best brands from across the country.

Buy it: $89; givethembeer.com

Ladurée Advent Calendar

Treat yourself to 24 days of Parisian sweets this holiday season. Each treat is crafted by Ladurée’s makers and will taste like you’re traveling through Paris.

Buy it: $110; food52.com

12 Days of Hot Sauce Advent Calendar

There’s no better way to warm up on a cold winter’s night than with a dash of hot sauce. Spicy food lovers will adore this holiday countdown filled with 12 fiery hot sauces. Behind each door, you’ll find a 1.75-ounce bottle of hot sauce, which can last you at least a few delicious meals.

Buy it: $50; uncommongoods.com

24 Day Cookie Christmas Advent Calendar

Support a small business with your Advent calendar purchase and grab this adorable, hand-made cookie calendar. Each day for 24 days you’ll find a delicious mini sugar cookie decorated with your favorite holiday characters and icons — like gingerbread men, Santa, presents, and candy canes. You’ll have to act fast because these calendars only ship on November 22 and November 25.

Buy it: $65; etsy.com

Jacques Torres Chocolate Christmas Advent Calendar Bonbons

Let chocolate expert Jacques Torres handle your candy Advent calendar this year. No need to head to his chocolate factory in NYC to get your hands on this bonbon calendar filled with 24 chocolate truffles.

Buy it: $50; goldbelly.com

The Best Drink Advent Calendars

Vinebox 24 Nights of Wine

Enjoy a different glass of wine for 24 nights while you’re wrapping gifts or enjoying Christmas movies.

Buy it: $199; getvinebox.com

Bean Box 12 Mornings of Coffee

Stay caffeinated this Christmas with Bean Box’s Advent calendar featuring 12 expertly-curated limited-edition coffee samplers. Each bag of coffee comes with enough whole beans or grounds to make a full pot (4-6 mugs).

Buy it: $64; beanbox.com

Beer Advent Calendar

This 12-day Advent calendar features a dozen craft beers—including IPAs, stouts, and ales—from some of the top brewers in the nation.

Buy it: $79; givethembeer.com

DAVIDsTEA 24 Days of Tea

Spend every day leading up to Christmas enjoying a hot cup of flavorful tea from DAVIDsTEA. The calendar includes bestselling blends, as well as exclusive and limited-quantity teas.

Buy it: $55; davidstea.com

Hard Seltzer Advent Calendar

With so many hard seltzer brands to choose from, now is your chance to sample flavors from 12 iconic brands. The expertly-curated selection of seltzers is sure to please every hard seltzer enthusiast in your life.

Buy it: $59; givethembeer.com

Member’s Mark 24 Days of Spirits Countdown Calendar

Mark each night of December with a different cocktail from Sam’s Club’s spirits Advent calendar. Each compartment includes a 50-mililiter bottle of spirit, plus a recipe to make with it.

Buy it: $22; samsclub.com

Whittard of Chelsea Hot Chocolate Advent Calendar for Two

Cozy up with your favorite person and enjoy a mug of steaming hot chocolate every night leading up to Christmas. Each drawer contains two packets of decadent hot chocolate in 12 unique flavors, like Rocky Road and Sticky Toffee Pudding.

Buy it: $110; food52.com

Canned Cocktail Advent Calendar

Canned cocktails have come onto the scene with a huge splash. If you prefer liquor-infused beverages to hard seltzers, beer, or wine, then you’ll love this calendar filled with 12 of the best canned cocktails from Ketel One, High Noon, Bacardi, and more.

Buy it: $79; givethembeer.com