The 53 best Advent calendars to count down to Christmas in 2023
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Years ago the only Advent calendars available were cardboard options that came with surprise chocolates in the shape of Santa Claus. And while we all cherished the moment when we finally got to enjoy our sweet treat every day, 2023 options are pretty great, too.
These days, there are Advent calendars for all types of people. Whether you’re a fan of wine, beauty, “Harry Potter,” baking, skincare or even want to spoil your fur baby with treats this holiday season — you name it, there’s probably an Advent calendar for it. We even found tons of great options for kids. If your little one loves dinosaurs, no problem. Barbie? That exists, too!
While the holidays are always extra busy — shopping for epic gifts, putting up the tree, baking away in the kitchen — you deserve to sit back, relax and take a moment for yourself in December, too! The perfect way to get some R&R? Advent calendars. They basically force you to end your day on a good note, no matter how crazy it may be.
Ahead find more than three dozen awesome options for adults, kids and pets at a variety of price points that you can buy for the 2023 holiday season.
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Best Advent Calendars For Everyone
Rifle Paper Co. Advent Calendar
The Rifle Paper Co. Advent Calendar is by far one of the most inexpensive picks on our list, but it’s just as cute! If you’re not looking to spend too much this holiday season, consider buying this festive but budget-friendly option.
Williams Sonoma ‘Harry Potter’ Advent Calendar
Calling all Potterheads! This Williams Sonoma x “Harry Potter” Advent Calendar will be make all fans extra happy this holiday season.
MacKenzie-Childs Holiday Farmhouse Advent Calendar
If you want an Advent calendar that you can use year after year and gives you the option to put your own goodies inside, go for this beautiful, handcrafted pick by MacKenzie-Childs.
Swarovski Disney100 Advent Calendar 2023
While this pick may not be for everyone, if you’re a luxury shopper and want to splurge a bit this year — look no further than the 2023 Swarovski Disney-themed Advent Calendar that features colorful ornaments, two necklaces, a playful set of stickers and more.
Abbott Lyon Personalized Jewelry Advent Calendar
If you love jewelry, Abbott Lyon’s gold or silver-themed Advent calendar is going to make for a fun holiday season.
‘Die Hard’ Advent Calendar
This wooden Advent calendar lets you move ‘Die Hard’ villain Hans Gruber each day to mark the countdown to Christmas. Not the most traditional calendar design, but it certainly resonates with ‘Die Hard’ fans.
Best Chocolate Advent Calendars
Godiva 2023 Holiday Classic Chocolate Advent Calendar
When it comes to chocolate, Godiva just might be the first word that comes to mind. In any case, the chocolate brand’s 2023 Advent calendar is one you’ll love.
Williams Sonoma 12 Days of Hot Cocoa Advent Calendar
Who doesn’t love hot chocolate during the holiday season? This 12 Days of Hot Cocoa Advent Calendar is filled with a packet of Williams Sonoma Dutch-process hot cocoa behind each of the 12 doors. Just add hot water and top the delicious drink with your favorite marshmallows. For a caffeinated treat, stir the mix into fresh-brewed coffee.
Lindt Christmas Advent Calendar 2023
If you want a chocolate Advent calendar but don’t want to break the bank, look no further than classic Lindt’s 2023 option.
Mirzam Chocolate Spice Route Advent Calendar
All the sweets in this Advent calendar are made by an expert chocolatier in Dubai and use single-origin cocoa beans from Madagascar, India, Papua New Guinea and other top-rated chocolate producers. It’s a real treat for chocolate lovers.
Best Beverage Advent Calendars
In Good Taste Wine Advent Calendar
Wine not gift this Advent calendar to the wine-lover in your life? 24 nights, 24 mini bottles and 24 opportunities to sip and explore your way through premium wines, sourced all the way from Spain, Sicily, California, and beyond.
Flaviar Whiskey Advent Calendar 2023
If you enjoy some whiskey on the rocks after a long day, consider gifting yourself this adventure-inspired Advent calendar that features your favorite type of alcohol.
Vinebox 12 Nights of Wine
Elevate your holiday season with Vinebox’s 12 Nights of Wine Advent calendar – a journey into the world of fine wines. Savor hand-picked selections from prestigious wine regions like Italy, France, Spain, and the heart of American wine country, California. This set includes two boxes: 12 nights of chill and 12 nights of cozy.
Bean Box 12 Mornings of Coffee 2023 Specialty Coffee Advent Calendar
Holiday cheer, now brewing! Whether you’ve got a coffee lover on your “nice” list, or you need a little extra help wrapping all those presents, this bestselling Bean Box Advent calendar will put an extra jingle in your step all season long.
Vahdam India 24 Teas of Christmas Gift Set Advent Calendar
This Indian tea Advent calendar is ideal for the tea-lover who enjoys branching out now and then. Enjoy 24 bestselling loose leaf teas.
Maker Wine 2023 Wine Advent Calendar
This 12-day Advent calendar is filled with premium canned wine made by different, award-winning, small producers – all with their own unique stories.
Etsy Yawn Brew Coffee Advent Calendar 2023
For the coffee lovers who want to try out some new brews this holiday season, consider gifting them this calendar from Etsy. Featuring 24 different blends from 17 origins including Guatemala, Kenya, Costa Rica, Colombia, Mexico, Nicaragua and more.
Woodford Reserve 8-Day Cocktail Advent Calendar
This Woodford Reserve Bourbon and Williams Sonoma collaboration is a tasty way to stay warm all winter. It doesn’t come with the whiskey, but you get mixers to play with each night leading up to Christmas. It includes ingredients to make an Old Fashioned, Whiskey Sour, Spiced Apple cocktail and more.
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DavidsTea 24 Days of Tea Advent Calendar
Tea lovers remain calm, the DavidsTEA Advent Calendar is here. Discover returning faves from seasons past, all-time best sellers and exclusive very merry blends leading up to the big day. Plus with double portions behind each door, these are seasonal sips you can share with loved ones. Tea flavors include brown sugar bourbon, forever frosty, peanut butter brownie and more.
GiveThemBeer.com Top Rated 24 Pack Beer Basket
Discover your new favorite beer this holiday season with GiveThemBeer.com’s 24-day Advent calendar.
Nespresso Original Advent Calendar
Behind each door on this cubic Advent calendar is a flavorful Nespresso pod waiting to be enjoyed. This makes an exciting gift for anyone with a Nespresso machine, and it also includes a limited edition coffee mug.
Best Advent Calendars For Kids
KiwiCo Santa’s Railroad Advent Calendar
This adorable, educational “Santa’s Railroad Advent Calendar” is made by KiwiCo and designed for 5-year-olds. Each day your child will open a new envelope, then follow the step-by-step instructions inside to build a new piece of their North Pole railroad wonderland — from Santa’s sleigh to a snowy mountain to some busy li’l elves.
Melissa & Doug Countdown to Christmas Wooden Advent Calendar
The Melissa & Doug Wooden Countdown to Christmas Advent Calendar is great for all ages, budget-friendly and has more than 6,600 raving reviews on Amazon.com.
The Purple Cow Crazy Scientist Advent Calendar 2023
If you like to try fun ways to educate your kids, consider buying this STEM Advent calendar by The Purple Cow. A different experiment is hidden in each box for science enthusiasts to stay engaged with the educational game for hours.
UncommonGoods Buildable Train Station Advent Calendar
Your little ones can count down to Christmas while building a train set, one day (and piece) at a time.
D-FantiX Dinosaur Advent Calendar 2023
Inspire an adventurous playtime with the D-FantiX Toys Advent calendar that contains 24 mini dinosaur figures that they can easily set up by themselves.
National Geographic Rock Collection Advent Calendar 2023
Each day leading up to Christmas, have your child open a panel to reveal a special rock, mineral, fossil or gemstone with this National Geographic Advent calendar. Gems include Geode, Pyrite, Rose Quartz, Jasper, Tiger’s Eye and more.
Funko Pop! Disney: Advent Calendar
Bring home some extra magic this holiday season with the Disney Funko Advent Calendar. Open the tiny doors to reveal 24 unique Funko Pocket Pops! featuring Mickey and his pals dressed in their holiday finest.
Barbie Color Reveal Advent Calendar
The Barbie Color Reveal Advent Calendar features 25 goodies including a doll and pet.
Playmobil Santa’s Workshop Advent Calendar
This Playmobil “Santa’s Workshop” Advent Calendar comes with lots of exciting presents for each day leading up to Christmas. Items include a backdrop, four figures, sleigh, work bench, reindeer, slide, bike, tons of toys, and more.
Pokemon Trading Card Game: 2023 Holiday Advent Calendar
For the little one who is Pokemon-obsessed, this is the advent calendar for them!
Fisher-Price Little People Toddler Toys Advent Calendar
Open a door every day to find something new for holiday play! This Fisher-Price Little People Advent calendar is filled with festive toys your baby will love.
The Grinch Advent Calendar
Filled with colorful gummies, chewy caramels and premium chocolates, this candy-themed Advent calendar is beloved by kids and anyone with a sweet tooth. It may have a picture of the Grinch on the front, but it’s full of holiday cheer.
Best Beauty Advent Calendars
Origins All Together 2023 Advent Calendar
Bring on all the skincare this holiday season because Origins’ 24-day Advent calendar is here and filled with tons of bestsellers!
E.L.F Cosmetics Love at Frost Sight 12-Day Advent Calendar
For a more budget-friendly beauty Advent calendar, look no further than E.L.F Cosmetics!
L’Occitane Cultivators of Love Advent Calendar
If you or a loved one is skincare obsessed, then you can’t go wrong with this Advent calendar by L’Occitane. It features travel-sized versions of classics, including nourishing shea-enriched formulas, signature Verbena and Rose hand creams, indulgent body lotions, gentle cleansing soaps, and full-sized Almond Delicious Hands.
Rituals 3D Advent Calendar
Rituals is doing all they can to make sure everyone feels relaxed and content this holiday season. The brand’s Advent calendar even comes with string lights included so you can decorate this beautiful tree like the one in your living room.
Saks Fifth Avenue Saks 25 Days Of Beauty Advent Calendar
This Saks Fifth Avenue Advent calendar features a wealth of mini beauty items including and Olaplex No.8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask, Christian Louboutin Loubirouge Eau de Parfum and more.
VOLUSPA 12-Day Advent Calendar
While not entirely beauty per say, candles create a peaceful essence that’s bound to help your beauty sleep. This Voluspa Advent calendar comes with 12 of the brand’s most popular scents.
Charlotte Tilbury Lucky Chest of Beauty Secrets Set
Twelve festive drawers contain top-rated beauty products that are worth their weight in gold. This Advent calendar contains face and eye creams, lip moisturizers, makeup products and many more delights that will make your holiday sparkle.
Best Advent Calendars for Foodies
Man Crates Jerky Advent Calendar – Cow Carolers
If you are they are a bit of a carnivore, consider this luxury Advent calendar filled with 25 beef jerky bits. Flavors include orange habanero, honey bourbon, root beer and more.
Wolferman’s Advent Calendar
Each window of this festive Wolferman’s Advent calendar gift box opens to reveal bakery treats like blueberry waffles, dark chocolate chunk scones, cranberry citrus super-thick English muffins, and more.
Williams Sonoma Christmas Popcorn Advent Calendar
Make watching your kids’ favorite holiday movies even more fun with Williams Sonoma’s Christmas Popcorn Advent Calendar.
Williams Sonoma Chuck’s Luxury Advent Calendar
Welcome Christmas with an Advent calendar filled with 24 of Chuck Williams’ all-time favorite seasonings, sweets, condiments and cookware-inspired ornaments. From jams and olive oil to peppermint bark and handcrafted spice blends, what’s not to love?
Bonne Maman Advent Calendar
While Bonne Maman’s jams and jellies are certainly delicious, everyone knows the best thing about them is the irresistibly cute jars they come in. This Advent calendar lets you enjoy 24 different flavors, each in a miniature iconic Bonne Maman jar.
Best Advent Calendars for Pets
Wondershop Holiday Dog Treat & Toy 12-Day Advent Calendar
This 12 Days Advent Calendar Dog Toy Set comes with a variety of adorable holiday toes your little pup will love this Christmas.
DreamBone Holiday Rawhide-Free Collection Advent Calendar
Your fur baby deserves a special surprise every day during the holiday season, too! This DreamBone Advent calendar for dogs comes with 24 different treats your pup is bound to love.
Midlee Cat Advent Calendar
This adorable cat Advent calendar from Target is budget-friendly and filled with Christmas themed toys your kitten will love.
Merry Makings Dog Treat Advent Calendar
Get your dog excited for the holidays with this Advent calendar that’s filled with treats. Each treat has a dog-appropriate shape and design, too, such as paw prints, fire hydrants and bones.
Best Hanukkah Countdown Calendars
Sips By DIY 8 Nights of Tea Hanukkah Calendar
Advent calendars aren’t just for Christmas, snag this adorable 8 Nights of tea Hanukkah Calendar before the big day on Dec. 7.
Etsy AandMCandleCompany Hanukkah 1 oz. Candle Countdown Set
Each day of Hanukkah enjoy a special, scented tin candle that lasts for hours! Every day offers a new scented delight.
Harry & David Eight Nights of Hanukkah Gift
Make the eight nights of Hanukkah even more special with a beautiful Star of David-shaped gift. Each night, the lucky recipients open a new part of the artfully constructed container to reveal a delectable treat.
Midlee Countdown to Hanukkah Cat Calendar
Although countdown calendar comes filled with toys and treats for your cat, it’s fun for people as you get to watch your feline friend enjoy a new toy for eight nights in a row. Unlike most countdown devices, this design is reusable, so you can bring it out next year and fill the boxes with brand new surprises.
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