The Best 2022 Advent Calendars We Could Find
Advent calendars are a fun Christmas tradition that adds to the already-magical feel of the holidays. In recent years, these Christmas countdowns have really taken off, with focuses on everything from beauty, chocolate, and music to whiskey and wine — and pretty much everything in between. We've rounded up some of our favorites this year and you can pretty much bet there's something on this list that fits right in with your family's or household's interests and personality. Hurry and pick one up before the countdown begins on Dec. 1.
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$40 from Godiva
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You’ll find 24 solid and filled white, dark, and milk chocolates shaped like hearts, stars, Santas, penguins, and more in this advent calendar. Fillings include chocolate ganache, coconut, caramel, and almond praline.
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$80 and up from Meyer Bees
Here’s a sweet and unique way to count down the days until Christmas. Meyer Bees' honey advent calendar kicks off each day with a sampler of raw, all-natural honey, along with honey-related surprises like beeswax candles and honey candy. The sticky samplers showcase a range of flavors and styles from around the country —from raspberry blossom and coffee blossom to creamed honey and honeycomb — and are all accompanied by a fact card to help you become a honey bee savant. Don’t want to commit to the 24-day box? There’s a 12-day calendar available, too.
$64 from Amazon
Santa Claus, a fireplace, a Christmas tree, a husky with sleigh…. The new 2019 LEGO City Advent Calendar 60235 Building Kit has 234 pieces of holiday spirit! Turn holiday countdown fun into a year-round creative building experience. All the pieces of the Advent Calendar kit are compatible with other LEGO pieces.
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$140 from ToyShnip
Get the Fab Four maniac or music lover in your life an Advent calendar that will bring a smile to his face. Packaged in cheerful and vibrant colors, each of the 24 countdown boxes in the calendar includes fun gifts. Examples include a tea infuser shaped like the Yellow Submarine, a set of iconic Beatles album art coasters, and even a Beatles-themed ornament for hanging on the tree.
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$90 from Man Crates
This Advent calendar (with adorable graphics) is filled with a half-ounce each of 25 different jerky flavors, including honey bourbon, chili lime, sarsaparilla, and Thai satay. The dude or dad in your life will also enjoy the "punny" jokes included with every sample.
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$70 from Amazon
So much Pokemon in one package! Collectors will love seeing which figurine is behind the door each day as they count down to Christmas. Each character is approximately 2 inches tall.
$375 from Saks Fifth Avenue
The ultimate holiday skincare splurge awaits with this set from high-end brand Chantecaille. The stunning gift box holds face oils and creams, masks, and other makeup must-haves.
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$25 from Lindt USA
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Give that lover of chocolate truffles this Lindt advent calendar for their Christmas countdown. Behind each door lies a mini-truffle in white, milk, or dark chocolate.
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$16 from Target
Potterheads will enjoy adding to their sock collection with 15 themed pairs that evoke the spirit of Hogwarts. Styles include low-cut and crew-cut with banded cuffs.
$30 from Amazon
This sequel to the original 'Friends': The Official Advent Calendar includes 25 new trinkets and keepsakes for fans to collect and enjoy. The surprises include mini books, recipe cards, and other memorabilia to help you relive your favorite sitcom moments.
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$10 from Target
Your pup may not know what you’re counting down to, but they’ll enjoy your excitement as you move the fabric star each day closer to Christmas … and hopefully, to a big present for your furry friend!
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$95 from Brewvana
This advent calendar turns each day into a cause for celebration. Each of the 12 craft beers comes with an invitation to a live virtual tasting event that night, so you can toast the season with fellow beer lovers as you learn about pilsners, stouts, lagers, ales, and more.
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$47 from Amazon
If you're a collector or fan of Harry, Hermione, Ron, and everyone in their magic and Muggle universe — or know someone who is — this Advent calendar is a no-brainer. It will reveal one Pocket Pop! a day over the course of 24 days. The characters range in height but the tallest is 2 inches. If Amazon sells out, you can also check Walmart and Target.
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$78 from Anthropologie
This wooden Advent calendar is painted in lovely muted colors that would complement just about any decor. It features tiny drawers for countdown surprises, as well as intricate detail of a snowy village lit by LEDs. It measures 7.75 inches high, 17.75 inches wide, and has a depth of 3.5 inches.
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$30 from Target
Toy-crazy pups will go nuts for this fun-filled Advent calendar. Each day features a new toy that crinkles, squeaks, or is perfect for fetch.
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$31 from Amazon
LOL fanatics will love unboxing surprise looks every day of the month as they count down to Christmas. The calendar includes one doll and 24 mix-and-match accessories to create an endless array of fashions.
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$88 from Wayfair
This laser-cut Advent calendar uses a sled design for its countdown drawers, and a lit snowy village hovers over them. Measurements are about 13 inches high, 18 inches wide, and 4 inches deep.
$30 from Amazon
Young readers will love counting the days till Christmas with this calendar. Each date reveals a 24-page paperback book wrapped in a paper sleeve. Every day's book is a surprise and features favorite Disney and Pixar characters.
$60 from Amazon
Your furry friend will enjoy getting into the holiday spirit when they get a tasty bone-shaped cookie every day to celebrate the season. The 24 handmade cookies in this advent calendar from Wufers are made of human-grade ingredients, and can be purchased in discounted multipacks to indulge more than one canine companion.
$27 from Zavvi
This 24-door Advent calendar includes all sorts of exciting "Friends" memorabilia. The items reference popular phrases and moments from the show. With an assortment of coffee-scented erasers, small notebooks, pencils, self-inking stamps, sticky notes, decals, and magnets, you never know what you'll find behind the next door.
$37 and up from Etsy
This Etsy Pick allows a lot of customization options for tea drinkers who like their cuppa just so. There are four flavor options to choose from — Christmas blends, breakfast blends, caffeine-free, and single-origin teas — and you can also add an infuser, have your tea packaged in brew bags, or leave it loose-leaf.
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$150 from Laithwaite’s
That holiday feeling will keep going all month long with 24 mini bottles of wine. Celebrate with a sip every day in December as you count down to Christmas day: reds, whites, bubblies, and more surprises await wine-lovers inside this calendar.
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$60 from Amazon
Pokemon fans finally get their due this year with a Funko Pop! Advent Calendar devoted this 25-year-old franchise. Buyers will get 24 Pocket Pops!, each between 1.25 and 2.15 inches tall. This is also available at Walmart.
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$20 from Amazon
Rejoice at 24 days of beauty products for looking lovely all month. The large variety will be appreciated by beauty fanatics of any age. Behind each door are hair products, skin care, and makeup in fun, festive colors.
$50 from Amazon
This Advent calendar doesn't skimp on the details. In it, you'll find Santa and his reindeer, a shooting star, two lovely village scenes, and plenty more. This measures 17.5 by 4 by 17 inches.
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$30 from Amazon
This Advent calendar can help any "Friends" fan relax and enjoy some "me time" during the holiday season. It includes products like body washes, bath salts, lip balm, bath fizzers, hand cream, nail files, and a polyester body puff.
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$42 from Amazon
Each day brings a new boxed surprise: a race car, rally flags, tire stacks, a racing trophy, and more. The kit includes five favorite Cars characters, and kids can gradually build a racetrack playset as the big day approaches.
$45 from Sephora
Twenty-four beautiful surprises await in this limited edition advent calendar. Skin care, bath items, makeup, and accessories make every day leading up to Christmas a particularly lovely one.
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$50 from Total Wine
This 12-day advent calendar keeps it simple. You’ll find a dozen Crown Royal samples, including the brand's Black and Fine De Luxe blends, plus flavored spirits such as peach, vanilla, and salted caramel.
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$60 from Amazon
Another collection of 24 vinyl mini-figures, this set, based on the horror genre video game, will also glow under blacklight. This one will contain everyone's favorite jump-scare experts like Freddy (of course), but also Foxy, Chica, Bonnie, and more. Also available at Walmart.
$36 from Uncommon Goods
This popular gifts retailer is also offering a tea-themed Advent calendar this year with 24 varieties of tea (packed in sachets) ranging from "Chinese black tea to Scandinavian tea with cranberry and elderflower."
$260 from Flaviar
Give the whisky lover in your life a reason to rise in the holiday spirit each December morning with 24 days of an "interstellar tasting odyssey." You must be a Flaviar member to purchase but — bonus — the cost of membership is included with the calendar, which also comes with a tasting glass, coaster, and tasting notes booklet.
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$16 from Amazon
If anyone in your life is a couch potato, here's an Advent calendar for him or her (or the whole fam). It offers tongue-in-cheek suggestions for getting off your duff — and who knows, your peeps might just do some of them.
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$28 and up from Etsy
Get a spoonful of wisdom with your tea with this Advent calendar that includes the words of women philosophers. The tea comes from the Maryland-based Eastern Shore Tea Company, and you can order this calendar with or without a guide to its symbols, Easter eggs, and more that will be available come the New Year.
$25 from World Market
Give that spice fan a few bottles of their favorite condiment with this 12-day Christmas countdown. Flavors include habanero, habanero green, Cajun, mango mild, garlic, wasabi, cascabella, and others.
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$35 from World Market
Got a habitual snacker on your list? This Advent calendar will provide them with 12 flavors of artisanal popcorn, including salted caramel, raspberry cheesecake, and double chocolate.
$58 from Amazon
Count the days until Christmas with Mickey and the gang. The calendar includes 11 mini figures, five card decorations, five sticker sheets, five stickers, and three stickers in gift boxes. It doubles as a display and playspace.
$45 from Merchoid
Get an old-school gamer an Advent calendar he or she will really appreciate with this Christmas countdown featuring 24 games they can build and play. This comes with a by-day instruction booklet and requires three AA batteries (not included).
Find more great ideas on Cheapism's interactive gift guide for 2022.
