The best thing about an advent calendar is the daily element of surprise leading up to Christmas Day. You should start an advent calendar on December 1 for a 24-item advent calendar or on December 12 for one that just has 12 items. This will help you count the days until Christmas. Start by opening the box with a number one printed on it. Each day you'll open a new box until you reach the last one, which you'll open on December 24th. Clara and Macy on Etsy have the perfect joint present for a friend or family member and their spouse. Or, you can buy it as a present for your partner and enjoy it together. This personalized advent calendar has 24 unique date night ideas to spice up your December. The fun ideas are just a starting point and don't include anything too costly or difficult to accomplish, but rather ways to connect and spend quality time with that special someone. Think: putting on music to dance together, stargazing, or taking a bubble bath together. With the stress of the holiday season, we can all use some extra "elf-care." This adorably illustrated advent calendar is sure to keep you in a cheery mood and offers daily ideas to help you stay relaxed. Examples include "go for a walk" or "have a silent night." As an added bonus, the jolly reminders double as paper ornaments to add to your tree. Beer aficionados can experience the best breweries in the US right from their home as they cheers to a successful holiday season. Open a beer a day for 12 days with this craft beer-themed box from GiveThemBeer. Every brew is one of the highest-rated craft beers of the year, so you or your recipient are sure to find a new favorite brew or two.

Spend some downtime this December clearing your mind by completing a jigsaw puzzle—or 24. New York Puzzle Company's advent calendar comes with 24 mini puzzles. Each 100-piece small puzzle measures 7 x 9 inches and features beautiful artwork by Janet Hill. Each puzzle reveals a festive scene, like a garland strung on a fireplace or reindeer with light-covered antlers. Beauty lovers need this luxury calendar from Saks Fifth Avenue that features 25 items instead of the traditional 24. Try out the best body and home fragrances in the form of serums, lip balms, toothpaste, candles, and more. You're guaranteed to find something new that becomes a staple in your home. Whether you’re in the market for a luxury chocolate advent calendar filled with exotic truffles or on the hunt for a more a more affordable option from a universally beloved brand (think: Reese’s, Hershey, or Cadbury), our handy list to the best options on the market for the 2022 Christmas season is guaranteed to cover everyone on your list. We even found a vegan option, where the chocolates are made with nut milk, and not one but two fantastic hot chocolate advent calendars for those who prefer to drink their chocolate stirred in a glass.While advent calendars traditionally count down to Christmas, you don't need to celebrate the holiday or be religious to enjoy the small daily surprises. Cheery elves, flying reindeer, and cute little animals will help you count down the days until the big 2-5 on this calendar. You can fill each of the 24 doors with a piece of candy or a small present. The top can be personalized with your child’s name for a holiday keepsake he or she will have forever. Thanks to Lovepop, advent calendars can also be a great way for families to spend quality time together. This unique calendar is actually a story and tells the tale of Pancake the penguin on an epic winter adventure with new characters and twists revealed every day. Kids will love playing with the included pop-up figures as parents read the engaging story. It's an excellent excuse to snuggle up with the whole family by the fire every night.

For our beauty enthusiasts, it looks like Christmas has come early with our range of limited-edition designer calendars. While the scented-infused styles fill your home with a selection of signature seasonal candles and fragrances, our very own Selfridges collection combines all your favourite products into one big bundle. Filled with hair and face masks, make-up and styling tools, each item is designed to prepare you for all your festivities, from work parties to New Year's Eve. We love advent calendars that double as decor that you can reuse year after year. This wooden train from Pottery Barn looks gorgeous on a mantle and features 24 boxes across four train cars. The calendar comes empty, so you can fill it with candy or little trinkets that your kids or partner loved that year. An advent calendar works by counting the days up to Christmas. You start opening the boxes either 24 or 12 days before Christmas, depending on how many items your advent calendar has. The number one box is opened first and then with each day you open a new box. Each day you open a new box, adding to your collection of prizes. The number of the box you open tells you how close you're getting to Christmas Day. Of course, there are no specific rules for how you should open or use your advent calendar. It may be fun to buy a few leading up to December to open in October and November, as well. Always remember that everyone can enjoy the fun of advent calendars no matter their religious beliefs. Unleash your inner glow this holiday season with BeautyBio's 12 Days of Glow holiday calendar. Reveal 11 deluxe minis and one full-size product meant to brighten and nourish your skin. Examples include creams, gels, cleansers, and more. There are even a few skincare accessories to upgrade your morning routine.Rifle Paper Co. offers an affordable, simple advent calendar to brighten up any tabletop or entryway. The paper calendar stands vertically in the shape of a beautiful Christmas tree. Each door reveals a gorgeous illustration for a sweet daily surprise. We love an advent calendar that doubles as holiday decor. Get creative this holiday season and take up a new hobby with the Stitch a Day advent calendar from Uncommon Goods. The embroidery wheel features 12 festive designs to stitch as you count down to December 25. Creator Amanda Watson provides simple instructions suitable for beginners. At the end, you'll have a beautiful keepsake to hang up and admire year after year. Foodies will be glad to know that World Market has tons of delicious options, no matter your taste. The 12 Days Of Noodles calendar features Mandarin-style ramen noodles in original, onion, and spicy soy sauce flavors to enjoy on cold winter nights. It's a great way to try something new or enjoy some of your favorites again and again. Named one of Oprah's favorite things of 2022, Sterling Forever's Five Days of Hoops calendar completes your outfits with beautiful silver or gold hoops. The hoops range in style and size, so there's something for every earring-wearer. Plus, you'll have new bling to break out at all of your holiday parties this year.

An advent calendar is a fun way to count the days until Christmas. With this type of calendar, you're counting up to the days before Christmas, often starting from December 1. An advent calendar has windows with images or small boxes, or a similar type of container, that are filled with surprises. Each day you'll open a box that contains a small candy or toy, leading up to a bigger prize on the last day. The number of boxes you open will help you count the days until Christmas. No matter which list of Santa’s you’re on, you’ll find a wine that perfectly pairs with your day. This bundle comes with 12 single servings of wine sourced from around the globe. Enjoy crisp white wines and bold reds sure to add to your holiday cheer. Shop this calendar early because it's sold out for the past six years straight. The Lego Star Wars calendar is a yearly favorite for kids and adults alike. The interactive calendar includes five mini-figures, three droid figures, and 16 mini-builds to complete with friends or family this holiday season. This advent calendar will provide hours of fun for Star Wars and Lego fans in December and beyond. Little ones will have a blast with this engaging calendar from KiwiCo. Each day, children receive all the materials necessary to build a piece of their Christmas village with extra surprises to customize the elements to make them their own. On the 24th, you'll have a stunning, hand-crafted Christmas village you can use year after year.

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For a gourmet take on a traditional calendar, look to Compartés' chocolate garden advent calendar. Every door reveals a different flavor of decadent chocolate inspired by California's botanicals to start or end your December day. Some of the limited-edition flavors you can only find in this calendar include honey lavender, lemon poppyseed, and more. The beautiful calendar features graphics inspired by a stunning garden so it doubles as mantle or tabletop decor. Fill each of this homey calendar's 24 wooden drawers with your own small treat—think an ornament, a piece of chocolate, or a small toy—as you countdown to Christmas. The box is topped with colorful, snow-covered pine trees and can be reused year after year for holiday lovers young and old.