Who doesn’t love an Advent calendar? I mean, we grew up loving them…from childhood all the way into adulthood! Receive a surprise gift every day to make the holidays even more exciting.
I love Christmas, and I know many adults who join in the festivities with gusto. Yes, we do get excited about the first day of December and the much-anticipated countdown to Christmas. So, what better way to mark the occasion than with our very own Advent calendar?
Thanks to TikTok, Christmas calendars are back in style. But I don’t mean your average Joe kid calendar. I mean the real deal. A calendar that generously gives the gifts you really want… every day of the 24 days!
Here, our associate shopping editor has curated 10 brilliant 2024 Advent calendars for the holidays. From now until Christmas, our sources will have you jumping out of bed and opening the door every morning.
So grab your notepad and pen to collect these Christmas gift ideas and let the countdown begin.
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10 Advent Calendars for Adults for the Christmas Lover in All Us
1. Lovehoney X Womanizer Sex Toy Advent Calendar
First up, in our holiday-themed gift shopping, the Naughty Advent Calendar is at the top of our wish list this year. This set contains 24 unique toys filled with toys and accessories to celebrate and add fun to every holiday day. There are three models to choose from this year, including one designed specifically for couples, making it a great gift for your boyfriend or girlfriend. This is a great way to have fun with a partner or alone.
Available at: Lovehoney
2. Mesmerizing Advent Calendar
Inside this classic you’ll find 25 cans of beer. Count down the days until Christmas with the exciting new beer advent calendar from Craft Cartel. This is the perfect calendar for your favorite beer lover. Note: Even if you open the window during breakfast time, we do not recommend drinking beer at breakfast time…even if you need someone to pick you up.
For sale at: Craft Cartel
3. Chocolate Advent Calendar
We can’t get enough of these delicious chocolate advent calendars! Look at that cute box with 12 different candies inside. What’s inside is even better: chocolate and other sweet treats like wafers! We know your teens will love this 12 Days of Christmas Advent Calendar. I mean, who wouldn’t?
Sold in: Chocolate Box
4. Christmas Advent Calendar for the Love of Flavored Tea
Gotta love the tea advent calendar. Our favorite tea calendar this year is definitely this delightful tea calendar from T2. This will make a heartfelt gift for mum and she can celebrate the holidays with 24 delicious English teas in the tea room. You’ll want to stock up on Bonne Maman jams and cookies to pair with flavors like Christmas breakfast!
Ticket sales location: T2
5. Beauty Advent Calendar
The ultimate beauty advent calendar is perfect for anyone who loves all things beautiful. Limited edition Advent calendar contains everything you need for your beauty regimen. Endota outdid itself this year by launching a box containing 12 of the brand’s luxury beauty products. This small gift is a great way to try out a sample before purchasing the full size.
For sale at: Oz Hair and Beauty
6. Non-alcoholic beverages
What a great excuse to celebrate the 12 days before Christmas… with a non-alcoholic wine advent calendar tree! This is for moms who don’t drink but still want to stay in a celebratory mood. You can also personalize your gift with a hand-selected assembled gin or whiskey advent calendar to match your Mimolette.
Available at: Craftzero
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7. Fun in the sun
More great gifts for beauty and skincare lovers! In the Sun Luxury Beauty Advent Calendar you will find 24 different products from Cosmetic Capital. Besides the cool packaging, it’s a fun way to save money. An advent calendar is much cheaper when you buy it instead of buying it individually.
Sales location: Cosmetics Capital
8. Friends
This one is perfect for FRIENDS fans. Calendar includes paper decorations, recipe cards, and more.
Available at: QBD Books
9. Bath bombs
This Advent calendar is filled with 12 days of Mad Beauty bath bombs to add a little suds to their bath. This calendar brings you some much-needed pampering before the Christmas chaos!
For sale in: OZSALE
10. Jigsaw puzzle
This one doesn’t come with a 12 or 24 puzzle set; this is a puzzle advent calendar filled with mini puzzles for the Harry Potter lover in your life. This small holiday gift is perfect for enthusiasts to add to their everyday puzzle collection. Best of all, it’s something the whole family can enjoy.
For sale at: CoolThings Australia
Christmas Shopping 2024 Advent Calendar for Adults
In a world filled with adults and adult responsibilities, these advent calendars also remind us adults that our inner child is eternal. From steaming surprises to tea drinks, they’re more than just calendars. Whether it’s a Bokksu box, Bonne Maman mini jars of jam, luxury candles, or a 24-piece Advent calendar sock gift set, they’re the everyday holiday cheer this time of year.
I like to think of them as daily passes of happiness. So whether you’re unpacking adult toys, trying a new beer, treating yourself, or working some holiday magic, there’s a calendar with your name on it.
This holiday season, let’s forget about being adults for a moment and embrace our inner children, one weird surprise at a time. No matter how old we get, these calendars remind us that the holiday spirit is still there.
It’s a merry countdown to Christmas that will have us all feeling like excited kids again!
