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Advent Calendars for Every Interest That Are Totally Worth It

Advent Calendars for Every Interest That Are Totally Worth It
Design: theSkimm | Image: Sephora
November 14, 2023

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As we approach the holiday season, there’s one childhood tradition we’re pretty excited to bring into our adult lives: the Advent calendar. If you’re looking to spoil someone on your list (even if that someone is yourself), we’ve rounded up fun options for every preference. From Advent calendars with artisanal coffee beans to ones for whiskey lovers to options chock-full of cult-fave skincare products. Best gift of the season, coming right up.

Charlotte Tilbury

The ultimate beauty advent calendar from Charlotte Tilbury…

Introducing the one that’s perfect for all ages. This 12 door calendar features two full sized products and 10 minis from Charlotte Tilbury. They’ll get a mix of the brand’s cult-fave makeup and skincare, all packaged in a luxe chest. PS: You could even buy this to split up amongst friends. Grab it before it sells out. ($210, Charlotte Tilbury)

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Molly J.

A CBD gumdrop advent calendar…

To keep you feeling calm, cool, and collected as the holiday season ramps up, of course. Molly J. handcrafts small-batch CBD gummies with natural fruit flavors. They have zero THC, so they’re nonpsychoactive. This curation includes seven mystery flavors. PS: You can select your dosage before checking out. Hello, stress relief. ($89+, Molly J.)

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wine advent calendars
In Good Taste

A wine advent calendar with 24 mini bottles…

Sourced from Spain, Italy, California, and more, this one includes everything from a zinfandel to a moscato, a malbec to pinot noir. It comes with a guidebook and nightly emails that’ll take your giftee through all the varieties — with tasting notes for each bottle, wine insights and tips, and wine recipes. Pinkies up. ($139.99, In Good Taste)

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beauty advent calendar
Kiehl's

A Kiehl’s beauty Advent calendar stuffed with the brand’s bestsellers…

The ultimate package for skincare fanatics or anyone who’s a fan of Kiehl’s products, this Advent calendar will give them the gift of soft, glowy skin. It’s got 24 of the brand’s top-selling skincare and body-care items — including creams, retinols, oils, and serums. We have a feeling they’ll find at least a few new go-to products in this collection. ($125, Kiehl’s)

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chocolate advent calendar
Godiva

A chocolate Advent calendar to fill their season with elevated sweets…

When it comes to chocolates, you can’t go wrong with Godiva. This one comes with chocolate truffles in flavors like dark chocolate caramel, white chocolate praline, dark chocolate ganache, and milk chocolate butterscotch. And they’re packaged in a pretty, winter wonderland–themed box with temperature control so they won’t melt on the journey there. A chocolate a day keeps the doctor away, that’s what they say, right? ($45, Godiva)

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adult advent calendar
Lovehoney

An adult Advent calendar that’ll give couples an excuse to spice things up…

Even the partner who says they “don’t need any gifts” will enjoy this one, promise. With 12 items to encourage some exploration, this adult advent calendar will get the party between the sheets started. It comes with sex toys and other essentials to get you through (and beyond) the hibernation season. ($119, Lovehoney)

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Beauty advent calendar
Origins

A beauty Advent calendar with travel-sized favorites…

Not only will they get skincare essentials like moisturizers, cleansers, and serums, but also fun body-care from scrubs to washes. They’ll even get a travel candle for relaxation. They’re the perfect size for the frequent flier, so they can have a spa-worthy DIY facial no matter where they are. ($131, Origins)

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Coffee advent calendar
Bean Box

A coffee advent calendar with 12 days of ground small-batch varieties…

This caffeinated countdown by Bean Box will keep the coffee lover on your list happily buzzed all season long. Each drawer has 1.8 ounces of beans — enough to brew about two 12-ounce cups — and customer-favorite blends like Winter Solstice and Holiday Cheer. Bonus: It also comes with tasting notes and brew instructions for each one. ($64, Bean Box)

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candle advent calendar
Sephora

A 12-day candle Advent calendar stocked with bestselling fragrances…

Like Panjore Lychee, Spiced Pumpkin Latte, and Baltic Amber. These mini candles from Volupsa will have their home smelling just delicious for the holiday season. They’re made with a coconut wax base, sans sulfates, parabens, or phthalates. Plus, each candle comes in the brand’s signature glass vessel, which can be repurposed after the wax has burned down. It’s the gift that keeps on giving. ($75, Sephora)

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whisky advent calendar
The Whiskey Exchange

A whiskey Advent calendar celebrating single malt Scotch…

This one includes 25 mini bottles of Scotch carefully selected from casks filled in one of Scotland’s finest distilleries — from Laphroaig, Clynelish, and even the now closed Imperial. The samples range in age from 7 to 31 years and have not been chill-filtered or colored. Bottoms up. ($255.95, The Whiskey Exchange)

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Target

A dog advent calendar, because pups deserve to celebrate too…

Whether you’re gifting this to your own four-legged friend or a loved one’s dog, this’ll make any pup’s day extra special. It’s packed with holiday-themed biscuits that are apple and cinnamon flavored for all the dogs in your life. Paw-some. ($18.39, Target)

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