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56 Best Advent Calendars You Can Get in 2024

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Lucky for us, Advent calendars are no longer just for kids. These days, you can find the fun-filled calendars for people of all ages -- and more than the traditional chocolate and candy ones you may have grown up with (although we still love those, too). From beer and beef jerky to makeup and bath bombs to candles and Beatles socks, there's an Advent calendar out there that's perfect for everybody, not to mention all the kid-friendly ones, too, like Star Wars-themed Lego and Funko Pop Disney. To help you sort through the endless assortment, we've rounded up the best Advent calendars you can get your hands -- and mouths -- on this year as you count down the days to Christmas. Whether you buy one for yourself or as a holiday gift for someone else, like a party host, keep in mind that many of these Advent calendars will sell out fast. So if you have your eye on one -- or several -- now's the time to place your order.

Bonne Maman

Bonne Maman's Advent calendar is always popular -- and that's not a surprise. Who doesn't love jam? The Limited Edition 2024 version features 24 different festive flavors, including Apricot with Orange Blossom and Caramel with Coffee, which makes for a sweet Christmas countdown.  

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Why should humans have all the fun during the holidays? Treat your pooch to 24 days of cheesy, meaty treats. It's a great way to include your four-legged friend in the holiday excitement, or you can gift it to a fellow dog owner. 

Uncommon Goods

If you or a loved one is crazy about hot sauce, this Advent calendar is sure to delight. There are 12 1.75-ounce bottles to challenge anyone who likes to spice things up. Spicy gourmet flavors include Habanero Evil, Zombie Apocalypse, Pineapple Papaya BBQ, Psycho Curry and more. This Advent calendar is bound to be a foodie favorite.

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We all know someone who perpetually loses socks (maybe it's even us). But you won't want to lose any of these iconic Beatles ones. For 24 days, you'll open a new square of this limited edition Advent calendar from Happy Socks. And with these, "happy" is an understatement.

This Swarovski Advent calendar defines luxury. Behind each of the 25 doors is a new crystal surprise -- from stars to snowflakes to train carriages -- totaling 5,283 facets.

Voluspa

Make the Advent season bright -- literally -- with Voluspa's coveted candles from their signature Japonica Collection. Tucked behind the 12 doors of its 2024 Advent calendar are some of the brand's top fragrances, including Santal Vanille, Forbidden Fig and Baltic Amber. Seasonal scents Spiced Pumpkin Latte and White Cypress add a special touch to the holiday season. (We won't spoil the surprise of the other seven fragrances!) Each 2.5-ounce vegan candle is hand-poured and can burn for approximately 25 hours, and the set comes with a wick trimmer, which will help the candles last longer.

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Puzzle fans will love piecing together these daily puzzles, which eventually combine to become a bigger one -- with 1,008 pieces total. It's literally 24 days of fun for the whole family, with a keepsake memento at Advent's end.

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Best candy Advent calendars

For a little daily dose of sugar, this Advent calendar will satisfy your sweet tooth. Each drawer contains a few pieces of delicious candy from the renowned Sugarfina brand, including Peppermint Bark Cookies, Red Apple Gummies, Holiday Hearts and Sparkling Stars.

Williams Sonoma

If you haven't tried Williams-Sonoma's peppermint bark, let me just warn you that it's highly, highly addictive. Luckily, with this festive Advent calendar, you can savor a sweet treat each day instead of gobbling a whole box down (which has been known to happen in my household). You'll get 24 mini treats in various shapes, like trees, Santas, toy soldiers and snowmen -- all made from the most delectable peppermint bark on the planet.

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When it comes to chocolate and other sugary confections, See's is a classic. Any chocolate lover will love this Advent calendar, which has 24 pull-out drawers, each featuring a premium See's candy, such as a truffle or Lollypop -- plus, a never-before-seen treat. It comes as no surprise that its Advent calendar is quick to sell out each year. Luckily, you can preorder it, with orders available to ship as early as Oct. 18.

Dandelion Chocolate

I'm a chocolate fanatic and one of my favorite chocolatiers is San Francisco-based Dandelion Chocolate. So I was thrilled when they started making an Advent calendar -- which is both decadent and elegant -- and it does not disappoint. It features 25 exclusive chocolatiers in North America and each carefully boxed chocolate is melt-in-your-mouth heaven. And Dandelion Chocolate gets an A+ for presentation. It's expensive, but you get a lot for the price, and it makes a gorgeous gift. You can also get a calendar for two people ($295), which is a nice option (and so you don’t make anyone else in your household jealous).

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Best food and beverage Advent calendars

Harry & David

From chocolate peppermint truffles to vanilla shortbread cookies, this Advent calendar is filled with 24 drawers of delectable treats. Not only does the wooden Advent calendar make a nice keepsake once the holiday season ends, but it also lights up (batteries not included), with Saint Nick and his reindeer flying through a moonlit sky.

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This coffee pod Advent calendar will not only satisfy any coffee fiend's daily caffeine fix, but also makes for a nice and unique gift, as the star on top can come engraved. For 40 characters or less, you can personalize the tree and have it say something like "Kim's Christmas Countdown." The tree is handmade from natural birch wood, is about 23" tall and will spruce up any kitchen or work break room.

Calling all charcuterie fans: This Advent calendar is tantalizing for the taste buds. It includes flavorsome products like Sweet & Smoky Turkey Summer Sausage, Jalapeño Cheddar Blend and Strawberry Fig Jam -- as well as some chocolate surprises, too.

Shortbread cookies are a fun variation on the typical chocolate Advent calendar -- and this one would pair well with a tea Advent calendar, but is also delicious on its own. It has six varieties of cookies, from stars and hearts to salted caramel squares and Walker’s well-known shortbread fingers.

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Start your day off right with a different tea each morning. Palais des Thés' tea Advent calendar includes 24 different gourmet tea bags filled with all sorts of delectable varieties, including black teas, green teas, herbal teas and Rooibos. It's a fantastic gift for the tea lover in your life and can also help take some of the stress out of the holidays.

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What better way to count down the days than to watch your favorite holiday movies with a bowl of popcorn each night? Pop open the doors -- no pun intended -- and discover a variety of premium popping corn and seasonings, including zesty cheddar, sweet caramel, dill pickle and other fun flavors. This is the perfect Advent calendar for someone who loves to indulge but doesn't want candy, because who doesn't love snacks?

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Best boozy Advent calendars

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If you can't decide what kind of alcohol-based Advent calendar to get someone -- or yourself -- you can get this variety pack, which contains 12 50mL favorites like Kahlua Coffee Liqueur, Baileys Irish Cream and Johnie Walker Black. We'll toast to that!

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In Good Taste's popular wine Advent calendars sell out quickly each year, and they're back for the 2024 holiday season. This Red, White & Rosé Advent calendar comes with 24 mini bottles, each holding 187mL of premium wine -- including Sauvignon Blanc, a fruity Grenache and a Shiraz -- from wine regions like California, Argentina, Italy -- and more. This calendar makes a festive hostess or office party gift for a wine lover, but we think it's also great to savor solo.

Flaviar

Count down to Christmas with Flaviar's much sought-after whiskey Advent calendar. This year's theme is Hotel Flaviar. The set includes two collectible Glencairn tasting glasses, a tasting booklet and, most importantly, 24 vials of premium whiskey, 50mL each, from award winners to new releases. The gift recipient will also receive a "hotel keycard" -- a free one-year Flaviar Black Membership. You can preorder the calendar now for $250, and orders are guaranteed to arrive by the end of November.

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If there's an IPA lover in your life, this Advent calendar won't disappoint. Add some cheer to the holidays with this tasty selection from highly-rated U.S. craft breweries to help you count down the days to Christmas. Preorder it now for delivery in November.

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Best beauty Advent calendars

Lush

If you or someone you know is into bath bombs and shower gels, this Lush Advent calendar is full of them -- as well as other fun self-care-type items, like Yog Nog Body Lotion, Magic of Christmas Perfume and a calming Hot Toddy Scented Candle. And another perk? You can reuse the artsy box once you open all the Advent surprises inside.

L'Occitane

If you've ever wanted to try various luxury L'Occitane products, this Advent calendar is perfect for doing so. It features travel-sized samples, like Shea Butter Hand Cream and Verbena Shower Gel. (There is also a Premium Advent Calendar, which includes some full-sized products for $140.)

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Sparkle at all your holiday parties with this kit full of beauty products that are sure to keep you feeling ultra-glamorous. You'll get 24 days of surprises, from volumizing mascara and foaming cleanser to various shades of blush and lip tints. And the best news is each beauty surprise will last far past Advent.

Olive & June

If you want to pamper yourself or a loved one this holiday season, Olive & June is the ultimate at-home mani experience. This year's "25 Days of Mani Magic" features six mini polishes in festive colors -- like Glitter Elf and Frosted Gloss -- as well as mani must-haves, like nail files, a nail art pen and nail art stickers, among manicure accessories. In addition to the 25 Days calendar, Olive & June also sells an “8 Nights of Mani Magic” Advent calendar ($55).

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Best Advent calendars for kids

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This is fun for all ages. Every year, I get the latest edition for friends' kids and it's always a hit -- and their parents love putting the creations together just as much. The Advent calendar includes six miniature Star Wars figures -- like holiday versions of Princess Leia and Luke Skywalker -- as well as 18 buildable toys, including favorites like the Millennium Falcon, Yoda's Jedi Starfighter and Darth Vader's Castle.

Barbie is still a fan favorite among kids and adults alike. This Advent calendar is like playing dress-up -- it comes with a Barbie doll and 24 accessories. Each day, a new one is revealed for her to wear, whether it’s a jacket, purse, pair of high heels, you name it.

A lot of kids love trains, and this Advent train calendar, the Anthro Express, is sure to be a hit among them. Although the train car doors open, you will have to fill them with your child's favorite things. The twinkling LED lights add a magical holiday feel, too.

Build-a-Bear

This Build-a-Bear Advent calendar is inspired by the "Glisten and the Merry Mission" movie and includes 25 windows to open. Inside, you'll find a total of six mini stuffed animals, as well as 19 various clothing and accessory items to dress them up. And unlike a candy Advent calendar, the fun surprises will last long after Christmas.

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Harry Potter movies and Legos are fun for all ages, and this Advent calendar is a perfect combination of both. Each year, Lego creates a new buildable Hogwarts adventure. This year's kit includes seven Harry Potter characters -- favorites like Harry himself and Professor Flitwick -- as well as festive accessories, like a Christmas tree with a mini Hogwarts Express Train.

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Anyone who's a firm believer that Disneyland is the happiest place on Earth will appreciate this Disney Advent calendar from Funko. The collectible brand has created 24 vinyl figurines of all your favorite Disney characters -- but with a holiday twist. It's a lot of fun finding out which character you'll get each day, and you can use them as holiday decorations around your home, too.

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