The Ultimate Guide to Advent Calendars (One for Everyone)

Advent calendars have always been what symbolized the beginning of the Christmas season for me. I’ve always had this grand dream that when I’m older, and I have my own family and I’m hosting Thanksgiving with my extended, at the end of the evening, I’ll whip out advent calendars from under the tree and give the perfect one to each person to start the festive season right. I’d gone to a very traditional Italian Catholic school for 18 years of my life and this time of year always felt extra special and magical (although I myself am Hindu). We would make our own paper and crafts advent calendar to fill with little chocolates and treats as a fun way to count down to Christmas. Advent calendars have come a looong way since then and I can see how most find it confusing with all the options available. That’s why I’ve done the research and compiled a concise list of all the best advent calendars for everyone. Whether you’re a hostess, a coffee lover or a traditional chocolate chooser like me, you’ll find one for everyone.

1. World Market Wawi Chocolate Advent Calendar Set of 4: If you fancy a good old fashioned chocolate one this is the way to go. And the best part? It comes in a set of 4, perfect for families!
2. Target Lindt Chocolate Holiday Advent Calendar: A slightly more expensive chocolate calendar but tasty nonetheless
3. Bonne Maman 24 Mini Fruit Spread and Honey Advent Calendar: This is perfect for anyone that is quite classy and enjoys a mean fruit spread or specialty honey.
4. Aldi Imported Cheese Advent Calendar: I’d like to think this is the slightly less sophisticated cousin of the bonne maman calendar. This is perfect for anyone that’s really into cheeses and would enjoy tasting a variety.
5. The 25 Sauces of Christmas Countdown to Santa Clause: Another great food one, this one is a hot sauce advent calendar, perfect for anyone that enjoys a bit of spice in their life
6. Popcorn Advent Calendar: I’ve never been a big popcorn fan but after seeing marshmallow mixed in to one of the days’ kernels I definitely need to give it a try
7. Fortnum and Mason Tea Advent Calendar: This is perfect for the tea lover, giving them an opportunity to taste a different kind of tea each day different from the typical chamomile or mint.
8. Wooden Christmas Tree Mini Wine Bottles Advent Calendar : Perfect for the wine lover, a wooden calendar you can fill with mini wine bottles to open each day
9. World Market Wine Advent Calendar: Another wine calendar but one that’s pre filled so you don’t have to worry about choosing the right wines.
10. Meri Meri Charm Bracelet Advent Calendar: This one is great for the little girl in your life, perhaps a cousin, sister, or niece. Each door has a mini charm they can add to their bracelet.
11. A Cars Advent Calendar : Perfect for the younger boy in your life, maybe a cousin or nephew, this one is filled with a tiny collectible car behind each door
12. LEGO City Advent Calendar: Another great one for boys but also girls, as LEGO have a variety of themes ranging from Harry Potter to Disney Princesses.
13. Puzzles Advent Calendar: This calendar filled with mini puzzles to solve each day is perfect for the person that’s innovative and always looking to solve a puzzle.
14. Squishy Advent Calendar: These were all the craze a few years ago and if you know someone who enjoyed collecting squishies, they’d love this calendar.
15. LUSH 12 Days of Christmas Advent Calendar: This one is the definition of pampering, filled with different Christmas themed bath bombs behind each door. Just make sure the person you’re buying for has a bath tub they can use them in!
16. The Body Shop Advent Calendar: Filled with a perfect mix of moisturizers, scrubs and masks, this is perfect for someone who loves prioritizing their skincare; or maybe someone who wants to start!
17. Rituals Advent Calendar: Slightly more luxe, this calendar is filled with lushious pampering self care products like moisturizers and exfoliators.
18. Williams Sonoma Chuck’s Luxury Advent Calendar: : By far the most expensive and definitely out of my price range, this ultra luxurious Advent Calendar is great for someone you really want to show your appreciation for. It has a mixture of home and kitchen items.

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