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Advent calendars are stupidly fun.
I love the curated collections, the little doors, and the wasteful packaging. Of course, I don’t open them day by day — I open them all at once. What can I say? Life is about the destination, not the journey.
On that note, here are some fun Advent calendars I’ve stumbled across while browsing the interwebs. There’s no theme or order; just delightful chaos. Let’s dive in.
✨ 2025 Limited Edition Bonne Maman Advent Calendar | 24 days, $54.99
This is what kicked off my calendar obsession this season. I adore a quirky jam, and when I heard Bonne Maman was dropping exclusives like caramel with vanilla and wild blueberry with maple syrup, I was immediately captivated. You could definitely use the little jams as stocking stuffers, but I’d hoard them for myself like a weird spread dragon.
✨ The 24 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar by Anthropologie | 24 days, $98
This is nearly a month of high-end, premium beauty samples. And it’s the trendy stuff you (or your teen niece) actually want. Think Phlur, Verb, and Lanolips. Major props to the Anthro beauty team for this one.
✨ 2025 Holiday Marshmallow Advent Calendar by XO Marshmallow | 25 days, $59.95
This Chicago-based small business does nothing but ooey-gooey marshmallows. This year, they’re accepting pre-orders for their seventh annual Advent calendar, filled with 25 unique flavors. They sell out quickly, so get your order in soon.
✨ 12 Days of Enchanted Forest Ornaments Advent Calendar | 12 days, $49.99
This might be the prettiest calendar I’ve ever seen. I love gorgeous ornaments, and each day you get to unwrap a beautiful, gold-foiled animal. If you like traditional or luxe holiday decor, I think this would be right up your alley. Plus, the paper packaging makes it eco-friendly.
✨ Winter Express Advent Calendar Puzzle | 24 days, $42.95
This is a fun one for you puzzle nerds out there. Each day features 42 of the 1008 pieces of the winter train puzzle. I am a puzzle hater (I’m all about the destination, not the journey, remember?), but I love artwork, and I could definitely admire the finished product.
✨ Universal Yums Around the World Assorted Candy Advent Calendar | 25 days, $34.99
I declare World Market the queen retailer of Advent calendars, and for good reason. Their selection is almost limitless. I like this candy calendar for weird, crowd-pleasing candies everyone can try. Plus, there are four pieces per day, so nobody will have to share.
✨ 12 Days of Clay: Pott’d 2025 Advent Calendar | 12 days, $69
Pot heads and clay throwers, this one is for you. The website boasts that behind each little door there are “premium clay, tools, paints, and surprises” to “create unique Christmas keepsakes.” Admittedly, I’m not a crafter, but if I were, this feels like a fun, not-too-messy calendar to play around with.
✨ Cheese Brothers 12 Days of Cheesemas Advent Calendar | 12 days, $105
Freshly made Wisconsin cheese for nearly two weeks? That sounds like a delightful holiday stomachache to me. This calendar comes with full-sized blocks of the good stuff that last for a year if kept refrigerated. If that’s not enough cheddar, Cheese Brothers helpfully suggests you bundle this with their “Deluxe ‘Best Gifts Are Cheesy’ Holiday Gift Pack.”
Leave a link to your favorite 2025 Advent calendar. I want to look up the unboxings on YouTube. 👀
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