A good advent calendar adds a dose of holiday joy to every day. It’s a countdown to Christmas with a little gift or treat to mark each passing day. Given as a gift, an advent calendar serves as a daily reminder of your love, building excitement and anticipation for the most joyous time of the year. This list features 57 of our favourites for Christmas 2021. Get into the spirit with these magical boxes. There’s something for everyone.
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- 13 Most Unique Advent Calendars 2021
- 14 Best Beauty Advent Calendars for 2021
- 5 Delightful Fragrance Advent Calendars 2021
- 3 Awesome Candle Advent Calendars 2021
- 6 Delicious Food Advent Calendars 2021
- 5 Great Tea Advent Calendars 2021
- 7 Tasty Wine and Liquor Advent Calendars 2021
13 Most Unique Advent Calendars 2021
Missoma Jewellery Advent Calendar
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What if your advent calendar was full of gold treasures each day? Bracelets, hair clips, earrings, and more lie hidden in the miniature drawers of this elegant black and gold box from London-based jewelry house Missoma.
Shop Now $511
Swarovski Limited Edition 2021
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Add some extra sparkle to your tree each day of December. Filled with twenty-five crystal ornaments, twelve of which are exclusive to this calendar, this is the one to get if you’re looking to add some glitz to your Christmas tree this year.
Shop Now $750
Anthropologie Botanical Ornament
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Hang this advent calendar on any wall to add a chic touch of nature. Pull off the canvas pouches each day to reveal pressed botanicals in framed glass that double as tree ornaments.
Shop Now $228
Rifle Paper
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Strapped for space? This little art-filled callendar can also serve as a table-top Christmas tree. Open up the doors on this free-standing tree to reveal whimsical illustrations from one of our favourite stationery companies.
Shop Now $18
Rituals 3D Advent Calendar
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Take a break from the rush of the season to pamper yourself with new rituals for bath, body, and ambience. A luxurious gift lies waiting inside each snow-capped house and tree in this magical Christmas village.
Shop Now $112
Food 52 Chocolat
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A chocoholic’s dream, this cleverly crafted calendar is filled with handmade chocolates and confections from the world-renowned French chocolatier.
Shop Now $75
Neuhaus Pop-Up
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Ready for something stunning, delicious, and fun? Belgian chocolatier Neuhaus delivers all three with this joyfully illustrated pop-up calendar filled with tasty treasures.
Shop Now $74.90
Food 52 Farm-Fresh Goodies
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From jams and jellies to pickles and botanical vinegars, this rustic wooden advent calendar comes packed with farm-fresh goodies from family-owned Stone Hollow Farmstead.
Shop Now $275
Food 52 Poppy Handcrafted Popcorn
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A different flavour of handcrafted popcorn awaits you every day with this calendar from Food 52. The generously sized pouches are big enough to share, and the flavours range from Dark Chocolate Pretzel to Everything Bagel.
Shop Now $125
Guerlain Beehive
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A busy bee workshop sets the theme Guerlain’s first-ever advent calendar. The Hive of 25 Wonders comes full of miniature fragrances, travel candles, skincare products, and a golden charm bracelet.
Shop Now $700
Dior 2021
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Featuring an original illustration of Dior’s Avenue Montagne boutique by Alice Shirley, the artwork alone makes this calendar worth it. But behind the golden winter florals and blue foliage, you’ll find beauty and fragrance gifts that are each treasures of their own.
Shop Now $550
Lancome 2021
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Open up this box from Lancôme to reveal a red and gold landscape of Paris, complete with the Eiffel tower. Some of the best makeup, skincare, and fragrance gifts fill the stylish scene from the French beauty legend.
Shop Now $199
Acqua di Parma
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For men of style, Acqua di Parma’s advent calendar features a whirl of colour in Emilio Pucci’s iconic palette. Inside, discover signature fragrances, creams, and more. Proceeds support the education of children in conflict areas.
Shop Now $770
14 Best Beauty Advent Calendars 2021
Doctor Barbara STURM 2021
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New and longtime fans of Dr. Barbara Sturm’s acclaimed molecular skincare products will love the experience of this calendar. Twenty-four treatments include cleansers, serums, moisturizers, and more in full, deluxe, or sachet sizes.
Shop Now $495
Susanne Kaufman 2021
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Treat yourself and your skin with luxurious creams, serums, and balms from natural skincare pioneer Susanne Kaufmann. Delights inside include an olive oil and shea body butter, soothing herbal tonic, and award-winning mineral body lotion.
Shop Now $586
Decléor Advent Calendar
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Decléor opens up its aromatherapy laboratory like a beauty-filled maze, each door leading to a luxurious skincare product. Find 24 nourishing blends from essential botanicals, like the White Magnolia Rosy Cream or Rosemary Black Clay Mask.
Shop Now $210
Yves Saint Laurent
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Immerse yourself in the best of Yves Saint Laurent’s cult beauty legends. This calendar’s mini and full-sized treasures range from Touche Éclat primer and the infallible Water Stain to the timeless scent of Black Opium.
Shop Now $300
Liz Earle Beauty Advent Calendar
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Experience the Liz Earle botanical skincare line for the twelve days of Christmas, and discover innovative treatments like the Cleanse and Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser and Skin Repair Light Cream, among others.
Shop Now $84
Chantecaille
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Open twelve exciting surprises in the drawers of Chantecaille’s gorgeous 12 Days of Botanical Beauty Holiday Box. Enjoy fabulous treats such as the Honeypot Lip Veil, Gold Recovery Mask, and Rose de Mai Face Oil.
Shop Now $375
Elemis No.25 Beauty Advent Calendar
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What if the secrets for nourished, healthy skin came in full and travel-sized packages hidden in a trio of colourful tins? Look no further than the No. 25 Beauty Advent Calender from Elemis London.
Shop Now $250
111SKIN Luxury Advent
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Discover twelve days of Christmas joy in this brand-new luxury Advent calendar from the innovative London skincare line. You’ll be delighted by its eleven mini and one full-sized product, including Celestial Black Diamond Eye Mask and Rose Gold Radiance Booster.
Shop Now $420
Origins 12 Favorites
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Did you know that charcoal, Reishi mushroom, and coffee can be skincare ingredients? Explore them in Origins’s twelve-piece skin and body care advent calendar. Some stars included are the Frothy Face Wash and radiance-boosting Oil-Free Moisturizer.
Shop Now $70
Liberty London
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Imagine the excitement and indulgence of the beauty Advent calendar from legendary Liberty of London. Back by popular demand, new delights include Augustinus Bader skincare, OLAPLEX hair products, and UOMA Beauty cosmetics. Plus, just one advent calendar recipient will find a Golden Ticket, with £5000 to spend at Liberty!
Shop Now $295
Net-a-Porter Exclusive Beauty Advent
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With NET-A-PORTER’s 25 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar, you’ll find a curated trove of best-selling make-up and cult skincare indulgences that include Lux Lip Conditioner, Diamond Instant Glow Express, and Pillow Mist.
Shop Now $350
L’Occitane
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Your daily surprise might be an old favourite or a new discovery in this year’s rendition of the much-loved Premium Advent Calendar from L’Occitane en Provence. Hand cream minis, fruity lip balms, and soothing serums are on the menu.
Shop Now $134
Lumene 24 Nordic Beauty Wonders
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Ready to glow this winter? A one-box-per-day collection from Finland’s cosmetics line Lumene opens twenty-four Nordic beauty wonders, such as Nordic-C Clear Glow Cleansing Gel Scrub and Glow Lumenessence Brightening Beauty Lotion.
Shop Now € 89,90
Naturelle Limited Editions 2021
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Only 500 of these limited edition, first-ever Advent Beauty Calendars from Finland’s Naturelle are available! Open twenty-five mystery drawers of luxe skincare, make-up, and more from brands like Mahalo and Juice Beauty. Indulge! Escape! Enjoy!
Shop Now €249
5 Delightful Fragrance Advent Calendars 2021
Molton Brown
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Enter these South Molton Street doors to discover a magical world of nostalgia and refinement. The evocative illustration by Rebecca Williams sets the scene for 24 drawers of fragrant treats for body and home.
Shop Now $270
Penhaligons Fragrant Countdown
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Historical British perfume house Penhaligons wraps up twenty-four treats for your olfactory senses in an advent calendar shaped like a fragrance bottle.
Shop Now $480
Atelier Cologne Exceptional Advent
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Do you ever want to reach for the stars? This celestial themed Discovery Advent Calendar might help you on your quest for enchantment. Inside is a magical selection of fragrances for both men and women.
Shop Now $375
Jo Malone
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Wondering what could be behind such minimalist styling? Prepare to count down daily until Christmas and find out what chic, exclusive, festive, and beloved scents await.
Shop Now $450
Jo Loves
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Get inspired by the innovative collection of scents included in this year’s Advent calendar from the Jo Loves line of perfumer Jo Malone. Find Jo’s favourites, like Fig Trees, Rose Petal 25, and Mango Thai Lime, while discovering some favourites of your own.
Shop Now $450
3 Awesome Candle Advent Calendars 2021
Diptyque
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Having trouble waiting for Christmas? This Cabinet of Curiosities will help curb your impatience with its twenty-five scented treasures, including limited edition surprises in a variety of sizes.
Shop Now $425
Sephora Voluspa Mini Candle
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Let these twelve mini candles light your way to Christmas. Set a festive mood with glowing fragrances such as Spiced Pumpkin Latte and Vanilla Fireside, or go exotic with Panjore Lycee and Forbidden Fig.
Shop Now $99
Design Undone’s Mouthwatering Scent
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Who needs holiday baking when you can light one of these 4 oz. hand-poured candles to fill your home with delectable smells? Experience mouthwatering scents like Gingerbread Cookies and Cinnamon Eggnog.
Shop Now $140
6 Delicious Food Advent Calendars 2021
Yawnbrew Coffee Advent
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Wake up your Christmas countdown with Yawnbrew’s ultimate coffee experience! Half of the coffees in this popular Advent calendar are new this year, with origins from all over the world. Savour daily roasted craft coffees from light roast to dark.
Shop Now $74
Angelina Chocolate
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Stimulate your festive taste buds with this luscious spread of treats from turn-of-the-century French chocolatier Angelina. You’ll discover tastes you never knew: pralines, crispy crepes, chocolate coated almonds, giandujas, and more.
Shop Now $40
Lady M Chocolates And Gummies
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Beauty and goodness get redefined in this light-up wreath calendar. Enjoy this piece of Christmas decor and sample daily surprises of artisanal European chocolates and gummies.
Shop Now $80
Maison Boissier Parisien
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Francophiles and connaisseurs will be lining up for this one! Inside the iconic packaging is a trove of confections from the beloved Parisian Maison Boissier.
Shop Now $99
Ladurée Desserts
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Ready to travel? Get transported to the romantic streets of Paris where Ladurée’s famous sweet shop opens up for a daily voyage with chocolates, caramels, nougats, and calissons.
Shop Now $65
Bonne Maman Morning Festive
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Bonne Maman knows that everybody opens their Advent calendar first thing in the morning and that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. So they set out to make every morning of the holiday extra festive with twenty-four fun flavours of jams, preserves, jellies, and honey.
Shop Now $39.99
5 Great Tea Advent Calendars 2021
Whittard
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Tea legend Whittard brews up a gorgeous countdown calendar with a generous selection of blends. From fragrant English Rose to refreshing Elderflower & Apple, there’s something here for any flavour of tea-lover. And a few surprises too!
Shop Now $78
Fortnum and Mason
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Fortnum and Mason know that there’s no better way to start the morning than with a sophisticated cup of tea. This Tea Lovers Advent Calendar elevates your morning cuppa to new heights with blends that range from traditional to exotic.
Shop Now $35.94
Vahdam Teas
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You’ll get nothing but the best from Vahdam’s hand-picked teas, celebrating India’s rich tea legacy. Twenty-four award winning green, herbal, black, and oolong blends await your flavour-filled countdown.
Shop Now $67.99
David’s Tea
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Nevermind the weather outside. David’s Tea gives you a green Christmas with a new spin on its annual tea calendar—twenty-four days of matcha! Explore unusual flavours like Candy Cane, Salted Caramel, and Mojito, while keeping your festive cheer warm.
Shop Now $65
Paper and Tea
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Cozy up with twenty-four organic full-leaf teas in biodegradable cotton bags from Berlin-based Paper and Tea. You’ll enjoy breakfast blends, floral whites, herbal infusions, and a few surprises.
Shop Now $65
7 Tasty Wine and Liquor Advent Calendars 2021
Flaviar 2021 Advent Calendar
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Let the countdown to blast-off begin, Whiskynauts! Take an interstellar exploration with twenty-four vials of premium whisky. The exclusive whisky club Flaviar put together this selection to help you boldly go where no cocktail hour has gone before.
Shop Now €180
Vinebox 12 Nights of Wine
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It’s Girls’ night with the Vinebox 12 Nights of Wine Box—twelve girls’ nights, to be exact! Raise a glass to women who are making strides in the world of wine, and to women like you who love whites, rosés, and reds, handpicked by certified sommeliers.
Shop Now $129
Jack Daniels’ Holiday Countdown
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Warm yourself by the fire with a taste from the world-famous Jack Daniel’s distillery. Enjoy old favourites and discover a selection of gifts to enhance your sipping experience.
Shop Now $270.75
Total Wine’s Most Wonderful Wine
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Count us in for a wine-a-day tasting extravaganza leading up to Christmas! Twenty-four 187ml bottles of whites, reds, and rosés await in Total Wine’s ultimate advent calendar.
Shop Now $79.99
HTFW Premium Gin
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Do you prefer a classic G&T or are you in the mood for something more inventive? You can indulge in all your preferences with this premium gin collection of twelve specially selected drams.
Shop Now $67.64
Johnnie Walker 12 Days of Discovery
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Kick back and countdown to Christmas while enjoying the rich aromas and warm flavours of your favourite Scotch whisky blend. Legendary distillery Johnnie Walker has packed a stylish twelve-day advent calendar just for you with a collection of its best-selling blends.
Shop Now $67.64
Original Rum 24 Day Advent Calendar
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Are you a rum connoisseur, or are you a new taster? No matter—this bold selection of adventurous rums has something for everyone. Get ready for a choice selection of rum from all around the globe, enjoy old favourites, and discover new joys.
Shop Now $121.80
