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The holidays are fast approaching! While some might see the holidays as a time for magic, wonder and joy, others might need a little help getting into the holiday spirit. No matter how you might feel about the holiday season, we can all agree that advent calendars are a fun way to put a smile on someone’s face.
There’s something wholesome and even a little bit exciting about opening a gift each day. Plus, it’s pretty hard to be a Scrooge when you have a daily gift to look forward to.
In the spirit of unwrapping the magic of the holidays, and with Christmas less than a month away, we’ve rounded up a list of the 23 best advent calendars for 2023.
Music, Movie & TV-Themed Advent Calendars
Looking for a White Elephant gift, stocking stuffers, Christmas gift or Hanukah present? Get an advent calendar!
From music to movies, beauty, candy, booze and more, check below for a mixture of thoughtful, affordable and useful advent calendars starting at just $5.
25 Day Advent Calendar Playlist
On a budget? Count down to the holidays with this music-themed holiday scratch off Advent Calendar, which is on sale for just $5. Each day has a scratch off that unveils a QR code to download a holiday song.
Pokemon Holiday Calendar
A holiday calendar for Pokemon lovers! This advent calendar includes special foil cards, booster packs and more to help you celebrate 25 days of Pokémon TCG surprises.
Funko Pop! Advent Calendar – Horror 13 Day Spooky Countdown 2023, 13 Pocket Pop! Vinyl Figures
Feeling spooky this holiday season? Countdown with the Horror 13-Day Spooky Advent Calendar featuring 13 Funko Pop! minis of classic horror characters.
Paladone Central Perk 12 Days of Bath Advent Calendar 2023
Relive the joys of one of TV’s most popular sitcoms with this Friends-themed advent calendar. Instead of keepsakes ornaments and booklets, this self-care calendar features 12 days of bath and body items such as honeysuckle and rose body washes and hand creams; golden raspberry and honeysuckle bath salts; strawberry lip balm and vanilla lip balm.
Men’s Harry Potter 15 Days Socks Advent Calendar
Calling all Potterheads! Celebrate the holidays wizard style with this Harry Potter advent calendar containing 15 Potter-themed socks.
Crystal Advent Calendar 2023
For gem lovers! This crystal advent calendar unearths 24 gorgeous gems to align your chakras and add to your stone collection.
Hello Kitty 50th Anniversary Christmas Advent Calendar
A cute gift for kids — and maybe even adults. This Hello Kitty 50th Anniversary Advent Calendar includes a colorful array of 24 mini Squishies measuring 3 inches tall.
Super Mario Advent Calendar 2023 Limited Christmas Edition!
The Super Mario Bros. Limited-Edition Advent Calendar includes Santa Mario, Snowman Mario, Snowman, Luigi, Princess Peach and more.
Food & Beverage Advent Calendars: Chocolate, Booze & More
Chocolate and booze pretty much reign over the holidays, which is why we couldn’t make a list without a few beverages and tasty treats to enjoy.
Godiva Chocolatier 2023 Deluxe Snowglobe Advent Calendar
For chocolate lovers, Godiva’s 2023 advent calendar is packed with a delectable assortment of 24 signature chocolates, including dark chocolate, milk chocolate and chocolate with almonds, caramel and mousse.
24 Nights of Wine Advent Calendar
Chocolate pairs perfectly with wine. For the vino drinkers, the 12 Nights of Wine Chill Collection includes a mix of reds, whites and roses. The Cozy Night collection features 12 delicious red wines and the 24 Nights of Wine box combines the two.
Tequila Advent Calendar 2023
Tequila drinkers will appreciate this advent calendar. It features 12 mini bottles of Casamigos, Don Julio, 1800 and other tequila.
Bean Box 12 Mornings of Coffee 2023 Specialty Advent Calendar
For coffee drinkers, the Bean Box Advent Calendar lets you enjoy 12 holiday coffees curated by coffee experts.
24 Day of Tea Advent Calendar
If tea is preferred, this 24-day advent features two dozen teas including Chinese black tea to Scandinavian tea with cranberry and elderflower.
Jewelry Advent Calendars
Jewelry is always a safe bet! Keep reading for a rondup of jewelry-themed advent boxes ranging in price from $39.99 and up.
HOPEMATE Jewelry Advent Calendar 2023
The Hopemate jewelry advent calendar contains 24 pairs of jewelry: 11 earrings, five necklaces, four charm bracelets and four rings.
Pura Vida 8-Night Advent Box
Pura Vida’s limited-edition 8-Night Advent Box features delightful designs to help you celebrate the holidays. The box is valued at more than $220 (over 50% in savings).
Abott Lyon Advent Calendar
Add a personal touch this holiday with this advent calendar from Abbott Lyon. The set comes with personalize the jewelry pieces including a signature initial pendant, birthstone pendant, ring and stud earrings.
Beauty & Wellness Advent Calendars
Beauty advent calendars are a dime a dozen, but we managed to narrow down our list to a handful of calendar options featuring makeup, skincare products and other must-haves.
2023 George & Viv Beauty Advent Calendar
The George & Viv Beauty Advent Calendar features more than $350 worth of treats and treasures from Phur, Elemis, Sunday Riley and other brands.
Ulta Beauty 24-Days of Self Care Advent Calendar
Ulta Beauty’s 24-Days of Self Care Advent Calendar is packed with tons of great items including a sleeping mask, conditioning mask, retinol cream, Briogeo Don’t Despair Repair! Deep Conditioning Mask, Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Hyaluronic Cloud Cream Hydrating Moisturize, Origins Plantscription Multi-Powered Youth Serum, Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen Spf 40, Too Faced Lip Injection Extreme Lip Gloss, Peace Out Skincare 10-Dot Acne Dots, Olaplex No. 3 Hair Perfector, Sunday Riley Good Genes All-In-One Lactic Acid Treatment and Tula Skincare Purifying Face Cleanser.
Lovehoney Dream Wand Sex Toy Advent Calendar (12 Piece)
Spice up the holidays with this 12-piece sex toy calendar. The advent calendar includes the Lovehoney Dream Wand and other toys, bondage accessories and games.
Alo Advent Calendar
The limited-edition Alo Advent Calendar includes 24 beauty and wellness gifts such as Alo Yoga branded scented deodorant, Lipo C Gel pack, mini body wash, mini body lotion, shampoo, conditioner, socks, face moisturizer, a cosmetic pouch, hand towel, claw clip and a $25 Alo gift card.
Luxury Advent Calendars: $500+
If you’re holiday shopping without a budget in mind, we’ve collected a few of the higher-priced advent calendars that haven’t sold out yet. The list below starts at $500.
The World of La Mer Advent Calendar
The ultimate in luxury skincare. The World of La Mer Advent Calendar includes La Mer Cleansing Micellar Water, Treatment Lotion 30, Regenerating Serum, Revitalizing Hydrating Serum, Intensive Revitalizing Mask, Eye Concentrate, Hand Treatment, Lip Polish, Lip Balm 9gr, Body Cream, Moisturizing Soft Cream, and Crème de la Mer 15.
Diptyque Holiday Advent Calendar
Diptyque’s advent calendar includes festive fragrances: Sapin (Pine Tree), Délice (Delight) and Coton (Cotton) and 25 festive finds including scented candles, lotion, perfume and more.
