I’m not usually one for IPAs, but this countdown expanded my palette in the best ways. My partner and I loved hosting our own happy hour during the 12 days leading up to Christmas, and I know you will, too! In my testing, I was pleasantly surprised by the range of holiday scents and vessel sizes and types. Though I usually prefer massive candles to serve as a centerpiece on the counter or coffee table, I look for something different in a candle Advent calendar. I don’t necessarily want larger-than-life Christmas candles otherwise it takes well until February to enjoy them all. That’s why I appreciate the variety of 2.5-ounce candles mixed with reed diffusers and a few 5-ounce candles. The smaller size is what makes this a true countdown: enjoy your scent of the day and move on to the next. Ingredients: MILK chocolate 31% (sugar, cocoa butter, cocoa mass, skimmed MILK powder, concentrated BUTTER, emulsifier: lecithins ( SOYA), vanillin), sugar, palm oil, WHEAT flour, HAZELNUTS (10.5%), skimmed MILK powder, MILK powder, chocolate (sugar, cocoa mass, cocoa butter, emulsifier: lecithins ( SOYA), vanillin), fat-reduced cocoa, emulsifier: lecithins ( SOYA), raising agent (sodium bicarbonate), salt, vanillin. Pro tip: Mix the hot chocolate in milk using a frother. Speaking of, have you seen these hot chocolate sets perfect for holiday gifting? Non-edible advent calendars can be just as fun as their sweet counterparts. Kids (and kids at heart) will look forward to this DIY ornament countdown every. single. day. It’s filled with 25 adorable felt DIY ornaments, plus a slew of other crafty goodies.

For nights when the holidays get stressful, we found just the countdown to get you in the holiday spirit. It’s the GiveThemBeer liquor Advent calendar filled with 24 nights of everyone’s favorite spirits. Think tequila for Christmas margaritas and Bailey’s for creamy espresso martinis. As an avid Star Wars and LEGO fan (and kid at heart), I knew this was going to be my favorite Advent calendar this season—who wouldn’t love Darth Sidious in an ugly Christmas sweater?” shares Senior Shopping Editor Cher Checchio. “Each day includes a mini build that’s fun to create and even more enjoyable to role-play with (if you’re into that sort of thing). I can’t wait to get through all 24 days so I can add these characters, vehicles and accessories to my Star Wars LEGO mantel.” If you’re like us, the best Advent calendars include something you can savor every morning—or night. And on chilly winter days, nothing warms the soul better than a classic cup of hot chocolate with marshmallows on top. Enjoy 24 days of drinking chocolate as you count the days until Christmas with this decadent Yawn Brew hot chocolate Advent calendar. Items that are not available in store will take 3-5 working days (excluding weekends and bank holidays) to be delivered to your nominated store.

Best Lifestyle Advent Calendar

Fine MILK chocolate 47% (sugar, whole MILK powder, cocoa butter, cocoa mass, emulsifier: lecithins ( SOYA), vanillin), skimmed MILK powder, sugar, vegetable fats (palm, shea), concentrated BUTTER, emulsifier: lecithins ( SOYA), vanillin.

Upon unboxing Vahdam’s tea Advent calendar, I was impressed by the stunning simplicity of the countdown. It’s pretty enough to hang in the kitchen! Plus, you can tell it’s a high-quality calendar by the loose-leaf tea offerings alone. Though there’s the extra step of pouring each loose-leaf tea sachet into your infuser, it’s worth it for the quality. Pinkies up! You can unbox them 1-per-day or, if you are really into Mini Mania - open all of them at once for the biggest unboxing ever! Fine MILK chocolate 45% (sugar, MILK powder, cocoa butter, cocoa mass, emulsifier: lecithins ( SOYA), vanillin), sugar, skimmed MILK powder, palm oil, HAZELNUTS (6.5%), concentrated BUTTER, emulsifier: lecithins ( SOYA), vanillin. Beer lovers, listen up. If counting down the days until Christmas with candy or chocolate isn’t your thing, we found one of the best boozy Advent calendars for bringing breweries from around the country straight to your door. The GiveThemBeer Advent calendar offers a little something for everyone from IPAs to stouts and ales. Each mini-puzzle depicts a different winter city scene. Combine them to create Christmas wall art or frame them separately for festive DIY art, the choice is yours!There was nary a broken jar or repeat flavor,” adds Katie. “Every December morning, you’ll look forward to indulging in seasonal flavors like Cherry with Pink Peppercorn, Fig with Cardamom and Mirabelle Plum with Spices.” This has to be one of the best Advent calendars for 2023 because it gives you a reason to make homemade biscuits or toast every day in December. My partner and I seriously look forward to discovering a new surprise coffee each morning, and the holiday sachets are ideal for sharing between two drinkers. Because whole-bean coffee is always fresher, we grind our beans and brew them in our French press. I love learning about the independent roasters behind each blend. Every step, from learning about the beans on each sachet, to brewing and tasting offers a delightful experience.

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Best Puzzle Advent Calendar

Find 24 iconic Toy Mini Brands to unbox and add to your collection, including 5 Exclusive Toy Mini Brands not found anywhere else! We all have someone on our list whose love language is puzzle-building. For me, it’s my grandma, but I also can’t pass up a good evening spent creating a display-worthy puzzle while sipping on my favorite cozy beverage. That’s exactly what you’ll score with the Winter Lights puzzle Christmas countdown—12 nights of puzzles fit for cozy evenings leading up to Christmas. Crocheters, this one’s for you. If you’re looking for a fun way to celebrate your craft every day in December, you can’t go wrong with The Woobles Advent calendar. This well-constructed calendar has everything you need to keep calm and stitch on as part of the Most Yarn-derful Time of the Year Bundle.