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The holiday season, the gift-giving season, is a period of indecisiveness (and an overindulgence of festive treats, which, in this instance, isn’t totally bad). A slew of questions arise. It is this the gift for that special person on your list? Could there be something better out there? How can you choose between two fabulous pieces? The pressure to pick out that oh-so-perfect present for your loved one can leave you scrambling, searching the corners of the internet and every store shelf to find something worthy. And yet, even with all the options in the world, it can still be hard to pull the trigger—a.k.a., whipping out your credit card—on a gift. Just call it present fatigue.
The way to alleviate all this stress is really quite simple: an advent calendar. What started as a festive way to distribute chocolate and cheer has evolved into the perfect way to treat your friends and family to a variety of products, all wrapped in a chic container. After all, why settle for just one gift when you can give someone a series of presents to unwrap each and every day (or open in one go; we don’t judge here)? Better still, you can tailor your present to a field they love, whether that’s beauty or food or fantastic-smelling candles.
The best advent calendar will help you banish present fatigue to the far corners of your mind. And if you need help with that, never fear: We’ve gathered 17 of the best advent calendars for your loved ones to fawn over all season long.
La Mer Wonder Express Advent Calendar
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In case you haven’t heard, La Mer is the crème de la crème of the skin-care world. Especially as the temps drop, our skin needs all the help (and moisture) it can get. Luckily, the brand’s advent calendar is here to help, giving your loved one a chance to add some fabulously effective skin care to their regimen—including the cult-status, more-essential-than-air Crème de la Mer.
Swarovski Annual Edition Advent Calendar 2024
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Not many advent calendars are focused on tradition, items you can keep forever, pieces you can bring out every holiday season and reminisce on the year you added them to your collection. And, of course, no mementos are as dazzling as the ones from Swarovski. This time around, the brand is offering up glittering snowflakes, stars, and a fun animal or two, all ready and waiting to join your holiday decor lineup for years to come. After all, the last three months of the year are full of nostalgia, the time to look back before you peer ahead at all those New Year’s resolutions. Might as well add some crystals to the mix to make the past really shine.
Vosges Haut-Chocolat Calendar of Advent
Image Credit: Vosges Haut-Chocolat Best Advent Calendar for Chocolate Lovers
Ah, chocolate, the classic advent calendar treat. But we bet the advent calendars of your childhood did not include delicacies like this. Besides the fact that it’ll look festive sitting on a countertop, this gift includes more than just your average chocolate, including bites of blood orange, peppermint, marshmellows, toffee, and a bunch of other flavors. Our mouths are watering just thinking about it.
Lark & Berry Make the Right Call Advent Calendar
Image Credit: Lark & Berry Best Advent Calendar for Jewelry Lovers
The holidays often mean that someone will be getting something shiny—and no, we aren’t talking about tinsel. But why limit the sparkly fun to just one item? With Lark & Berry’s luxe advent calendar, there are 12 pieces of fine jewelry just waiting to be unwrapped and adorned—and adored. And the telephone-booth-inspired box adds just the right amount of fun to the offering. Consider any holiday party looks sorted and well-accessorized.
Glasshouse Fragrances Advent Calendar
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Deck the halls with tons of candles, courtesy of the sweet scent purveyors at Glasshouse. Though, lucky for all, candles aren’t the only thing to be found wrapped in this package. Your recipient will also get a bundle of other scented favors, including body wash, lip balm, and eau du parfum.
Nespresso Original Advent Calendar
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A coffee advent calendar, I’m sure, is probably the gift of dreams for the caffeine addict in your life. So it only makes sense to gift them Nespresso’s yearly edition. This time around, the collection comes in a chic box with details inspired by Belmond and its iconic trains. Which makes sense, since this advent calendar will take you on an adventure through the brand’s Original line of joe. Better still: You’ll get to try three new flavors co-created by chef Jean Imbert—you might know him from a little restaurant at the Hôtel Plaza Athénée. Happy sipping!Papier 24 Doors of Desk Delights
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Desk stationery is no joke, especially to those who cannot go a day without using a chic notepad or a fine pen. For them, Papier’s advent calendar brings them all that and much more, including stickers and Post-Its that’ll add a nice pop of color to any desktop.
Dior The Trunk of Dreams
Best Gift for Lavish Luxury
If you want to give the gift of glamour, of prestige, Dior’s stunning Trunk of Dreams is the advent calendar for you. Your lucky giftee will find perfumes, accessories, lipsticks, skin care and more nestled in the mini version of the brand’s famed 30 Avenue Montaigne storefront. Throw in some candles and other fun tidbits—a scarf, perhaps—and you’ll be dreaming of this advent calendar instead of sugar plums soon enough.Vahdam 24 Teas of Christmas Advent Calendar Gift Set
Image Credit: Vahdam Best Advent Calendar for Tea Lovers
Is there anything better than a cozy cup of tea in the evening as the weather cools down? We certainly don’t think so. And the folks at Vahdam agree, which is why they’ve served up a advent calendar chock full of 24 teas for your pal to try.
Liberty Men’s Advent Calendar 2024
Image Credit: Liberty London Best Advent Calendar for Grooming Buffs
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. But achieving the perfect beauty routine lies directly in the hands of your friends or family. Help them out by gifting them the ultimate men’s beauty advent calendar, one that is stocked with the best products across from—you guessed it—luxury stalwarts. They’re sure to find a favorite among the bunch and, most likely, broaden their grooming horizons to boot.
Astrid & Miyu 24 Day Advent Calendar
Image Credit: Astrid & Miyu The Best Advent Calendar for Accessory Aficionados
The world is split into two factions: those who wear gold and those who wear silver. (I’m part of the latter, in case you needed to know where I stand.) There’s a serious divide, and everyone is crystal-clear about which side of the chasm they’re on. Astrid & Miyu knows this all too well, hence why it has come out with both a gold and silver version of its glamorous advent calendar, offering up chic earrings, rings, and necklaces to wear day in and day out.
The New Yorker Puzzle Advent Calendar
Image Credit: Anthropologie Best Advent Calendar for Puzzle Enthusiasts
Each and every year, my mom and I do a massive puzzle during the holidays. Now, we can test our prowess on 24 festive mini puzzles, all featuring colorful colors from The New Yorker. Indeed, a puzzle a day keeps the boredom away.
Dr. Barbara Sturm Skincare Advent Calendar
Image Credit: Dr. Barbara Sturm Best Advent Calendar for Skin-Care Obsessives
One of the best things about an advent calendar? When they actually include full-size products. That’s exactly what that special person on your list will get with this skin-care treasure trove from Dr. Barbara Sturm. And there’s plenty of deluxe-sized, pamper-ready items to go around, perfect for any on-the-run recipient.
Oliviers & Co Advent Calendar
Image Credit: Oliviers and Co Best Advent Calendar for Foodies
For those who are culinarily inclined (or just love a good condiment), this advent calendar will feel right at home in their kitchen. Luxe oils, satiating spreads, and tasty truffles are just a few of the treats at the ready to be used in a favorite recipe—or perhaps they’ll inspire an entirely new tradition. After all, that’s what the holidays are all about.
Flaviar’s Whiskey Advent Calendar 2024
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If you have a whiskey lover in your life, they may have a brand or two that they prefer, a go-to spirit no matter the occasion. But if you want to help them branch out, to stray away from their normal glass, Flaviar’s Whiskey Advent Calendar has your back. Here, you’ll find 24 whiskey samples teeming with variety, as well as twoc ollectible tasting glasses to enjoy each pour. With any luck, they’ll find a new favorite spirit to sip on this holiday season.Apotheke Winter Discovery Advent
Image Credit: Apotheke Best Advent Calendar for Scent Fanatics
Apotheke knows a thing or two about fantastic scents. And now your friend or family member can enjoy all the brand has to offer—and some limited-edition fragrances, too—thanks to its 25-day advent calendar. And they’ll also get a slew of necessary accessories, such as a candle snuffer and a wick trimmer. Things that every candle devote needs in their life, all in one package.
Maker 12 Days of Canned Wine Advent Calendar
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Canned wines are everywhere these days. Luckily, this advent calendar from Maker gives oenophiles the chance to hop on the trend. The best part? The red, white, and sparkling wines up for grabs all come from different small producers, allowing your friends and family to try something different.
