Season’s Greetings! Here Are the 23 Best Advent Calendars to Buy for 2023
Written by djfrosty on November 30, 2023
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.