Advent calendars for adults
Who doesn’t love getting into the child-like Christmas spirit around the holidays? If you’re looking to give your loved ones some festive excitement this December, picking up a nice advent calendar is a great gift to put them in the holiday mood.
Whether you’re looking for a pre-stuffed advent calendar or ideas to fill your own, advent calendars are simple gifts that will sprinkle a daily dose of Christmas joy. Besides, is it even the holidays without a Christmas countdown?
What to keep in mind when seeking the ultimate advent calendar gifts
The excitement that leads up to Christmas is what makes the festive season what it is, even if, as an adult, the Christmas countdown isn’t as exciting as when you were a kid. Hence why gifting an advent calendar to a special someone in your life can be a great way of reintroducing the simple pleasures of the Christmas countdown.
That being said, don’t just choose any old grocery-store calendar. Make it special by choosing something thoughtful and unique, so that the person you’re gifting it to is sure to love it. Here’s how to pick the perfect advent calendar based on your loved one’s interests.
Get creative
If you really want to get creative you can make your own advent calendar and sprinkle your loved one’s personality into mini gifts. To make this easier you can buy a DIY advent calendar as the structure and then fill it with their favorite things. For example, you could create or buy miniature Christmas stockings and fill them with Christmas-themed decor, food and drink or anything else you think they would love.
Consider turning it into a game
Adding to those creative juices, bring out your inner child and make the whole countdown a game. You can do this by using the daily gifts as hints, leaving your loved one curious about their final gift. For example, if your main gift is a music concert ticket, you could fill their advent calendar with items they will need, such as merchandise, clothing or transport tickets. It’ll be fun for both of you to see if they can make it all the way to the 25th without guessing. Similarly, you could also turn every day into a treasure hunt, with small individual daily gifts.
Consider their interests
Whether you fill your own or buy one that’s ready to go, you can still personalize an advent calendar to make sure it’s filled with goodies they’ll love.
These ideas for advent calendar gifts or fillings will help you narrow down the options based on their interests.
- If they love a drink: wines, beers, spirits, cocktail mixes, glasses, coasters and reusable ice cubes.
- If they’re a proud chocoholic: chocolates from around the world and Christmas-themed chocolates.
- If they love gourmet food: gourmet spice mixes and sauces, miniature jars or spreads, daily recipes, teas and coffees.
- If they love child-like games: DIY kits, games and puzzles, collectibles and the creation of a treasure hunt.
- If they love spa days: pamper kits (face masks, foot scrubs, lotions), essential oils and cosmetics (fill it with their favorite brand of products).
- If they love home comforts: socks, slippers, Christmas decorations, candles and diffusers.
- If they are on the naughty list: sexy underwear, erotic bedroom accessories, toys and games, couples-activity prompts.
- If they just love Christmas: bracelets with festive charms, Christmas decor, collectibles, Christmas-themed chocolates and drinks or food.
The best advent calendar gifts for adults
RITUALS Advent Calendar 2021 Gift Set: available at Wayfair and Amazon
This luxurious advent calendar is filled with 24 Rituals products for a spa-like home and body experience. It includes lotions, candles, diffusers and more. It’s beautifully packaged and brings a new touch to Christmas decor with its 3D light-up festive village display.
L'Occitane Signature Holiday Advent Calendar: available at Amazon
This advent calendar is packed with 24 of L'Occitane's best beauty products, from soothing hand cream to exfoliating soaps. It is beautifully illustrated to tease you with the color and joy that lays beneath each opening.
VAHDAM Christmas Tea Advent Calendar Gift Set: available at Amazon
Perfect for tea-lovers, this advent calendar is stocked up with all-natural teas. Explore 24 various flavors, with five sachets each day to share around. Vahdam teas are eco-friendly and ethical, and they donate a small amount of profit towards the education of the tea grower’s children.
Villeroy & Boch Christmas Memory 26-Piece Advent Calendar Set: available at Amazon and Bed Bath and Beyond
This advent calendar is great for those who love classic Christmas decor, with a snowfall of luxury. It’s made up of elegant drawers filled with 24 ornaments, hanging hooks and a beautiful porcelain Christmas tree to decorate and treasure.
Advent Calendar 2021 Christmas Countdown Calendar Gift Box with 24 Brain Teaser Puzzles Toys: available at Wayfair
This fun advent calendar is packed with joy for the whole family. It includes 24 puzzles and challenges, such as wire and wooden interlocking puzzles. They are each durable and smooth for optimal safety and each can be played at different levels.
Bonne Maman 2021 Limited Edition Advent Calendar: available at Amazon
Get jamming with these 24 miniature jam jars by Bonne Maman. Explore a new, delicious holiday flavor each day, creating holiday excitement for what’s to come. They’re packed with simple ingredients that will sweeten up each day.
Godiva Chocolatier Holiday Gourmet Chocolate Advent Calendar 2021: available at Amazon
Since chocolate calendars are not only for kids, you can step it up with these gourmet Godiva chocolates. This advent calendar is filled with an assortment of milk, white and dark chocolates, each complemented with a smooth Belgian center. It’s a chocolate lover’s must-have.
Tingletouch The Advent Calendar for Couples: available at Amazon
Perfect for you and your partner to enjoy together, this advent calendar will inspire you with exciting, fun and even saucy activities to explore each day. Sprinkle romance or adventure into December with every window you open.
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