Having an Advent Calendar is one of our family’s beloved traditions. It helps us get into the holiday mood and celebrate the joy of the season one small surprise at a time. Whether it’s a treat to satisfy your sweet tooth, a beauty product to indulge in a bit of self-care or a fun activity to share with loved ones, there’s something magical about counting down to Christmas with daily delights. This year, we’ve rounded up 10 Advent Calendars that have captured our hearts — from classic options to creative new twists. No matter your taste or interest, you’re sure to find a calendar on this list to make your holiday countdown extra special!
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Advent Calendars for Adults
1. Keurig Advent Calendar – for the coffee lovers
We love a holiday coffee each morning in December, and this is such a fun way to add extra holiday excitement to our mornings! This is the second year we have ordered the Keurig Advent Calendar, and we can’t wait to discover our new favorite holiday brews! It can be a great present for yourself or the coffee lover in your life.
2. New Yorker Puzzle Advent Calendar – cozy evenings with your loved ones
Each day, a beautifully illustrated mini puzzle inspired by classic New Yorker covers is revealed, offering both a fun activity and a touch of nostalgia. The New Yorker Puzzle Advent Calendar contains 24 puzzles for every day from December 1st until Christmas. It’s perfect for spending cozy evenings with your loved ones!
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3. Mindfulness Advent Calendar – calm your mind this holiday season
This Mindfulness Advent Calendar contains 24 mindfulness cards to help you enjoy and appreciate Christmas even more. Each card has the date on it on the front with a fun Christmas image and the countdown as well. On the reverse is a fun Christmas mindfulness exercise. It comes with a wooden easel so you can decide whether to display the Christmas postcard or the Mindfulness Exercise.
4. Pukka Tea Advent Calendar – for the tea lovers
Countdown to Christmas with a daily dose of wellness! The Pukka Tea Advent Calendar contains 24 blend teas that are perfect for a moment of herbal bliss every day!
5. Books are Magic Advent Calendar – for the book lovers
Books Are Magic Advent Calendar is the perfect Christmas countdown for anyone who would rather be reading. Each of the twenty-five pockets has a unique literary surprise for each day, including book-themed stickers, colorful greeting cards, wrapping paper for readers, and so much more!
Advent Calendars for Children
6. Bluey Advent Calendar
Hans loves Bluey so much, so we will get him this Bluey Advent Calendar this year! We can’t wait to discover what’s behind each day until Christmas!
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7. Meri Meri Festive Village Advent Calendar
We are big fans of Meri Meri’s decor and holiday pieces! This wooden advent calendar includes beautifully crafted wooden festive pieces to create a charming Christmas scene. The pieces include Santa and his elves, a reindeer, a sled full of gifts, a Christmas tree, and a snowman with a soft red scarf. Meri Meri Festive Village Advent Calendar comes with a mini Christmas suitcase to store the wooden Christmas village pieces in, to keep them safe until Christmas the following year. It’s also great for travel and keeping other toys in.
8. Around the World Advent Calendar
Count down the days to Christmas with this Around the World Advent Calendar, which features buddies and activities from around the world! Every day, children will travel to a different country, meet a buddy who lives there, and complete a fun, holiday-related activity inspired by that culture. Each day’s window will be dedicated to a new country and reveal a number of festive surprises: a buddy figurine that can also be used as a tree ornament and a card with a holiday-related activity or challenge inspired by that place.
9. Meri Meri Train Advent Calendar
Each day, you open the numbered cases to reveal wooden trains and accessories to create a railway scene. This Train Advent Calendar is not just for the holidays; children can play with it all year and safely store the pieces in the delightful train suitcase when not in use.
10. Santa’s House Pop-Up Advent Calendar
If your child loves doll houses, this is the perfect gift! The Santa’s House Pop-Up Advent Calendar has 24 windows that can be opened every day. The windows have pop-up icons that reveal Santa and his elves and reindeer, a Christmas tree, and gifts.
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