We are obsessed with these Christmas 2023 Advent calendars Anthropologie
If you love the holidays, then there’s nothing quite like the countdown to Christmas. Advent calendars can help get kids (and adults) excited for the big day. There are already some great Advent calendars available to buy right now ahead of the busy holiday season.
Advent calendars come in a range of forms, from wooden boxes you can fill yourself to full-size beauty products behind paper doors. There are advent calendars for a host of interests, whether it’s Harry Potter or puzzles. We’ve found Advent calendars that make great gifts — we see you, Charlotte Tilbury — and ones that are perfect for treating yourself. (Again, we see you, Charlotte Tilbury.) Our point: There’s an Advent calendar for everybody, no matter the age or interest, no matter whether you’re buying for yourself or someone else.
Below, reviewer-loved Christmas 2023 Advent calendars you can already shop now.
The best Christmas 2023 Advent calendars
We’ve found Advent calendars from Amazon, Anthropologie and more that will get you or your little one in the holiday spirit.
For the at-home makeup artist: Charlotte’s Lucky Chest of Beauty Secrets Advent calendar Charlotte Tilbury
Charlotte Tilbury’s dreamy 12-door Advent calendar features jewel-handled doors and contains both full- and travel-size products. It doubles as a jewelry box once it’s emptied.
Find makeup, skincare and tools in this Advent calendar. It contains a Beauty Light Wand, Airbrush Flawless setting spray, Charlotte’s Magic Cream and more.
What we like about this Advent calendar:
This Advent calendar is a great way to surprise and delight your recipient (or just yourself!) with a beauty or skincare gift every day.
For the adult: Maker 12 days of canned wine Advent calendar Maker
On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, this Maker 12 days of canned wine Advent calendar, how sweet! While many Advent calendars have 25 days of trinkets, this one offers 12 cans of wine (equivalent to four bottles), which is really all you need to get into the holiday spirit.
Each box includes cans from award-winning, small wine producers. You’ll also receive a guide linking to complimentary tasting videos to accompany each wine. You can pre-order this 12-day Advent calendar now for $20 off. Your calendar will ship the first week of November.
You must be 21 and older to buy this.
What we like about this Advent calendar:
It’s a great way to sample a variety of wines from small producers. The box features white, red, rosé and sparkling wine options.
For the Harry Potter fan: Funko Harry Potter Advent calendar Funko
Potterheads will appreciate this cute calendar filled with Harry Potter-themed Funko figurines.
Find Harry, Ron, Hermione and more Pocket Pops. The packaging’s artwork can double as an enchanting Diagon Alley scene for your figurines.
This Advent calendar is for ages six and up. Though not the most recent model, this Advent calendar is the cheapest Funko Harry Potter option on Amazon. There currently is no 2023 version.
What we like about this Advent calendar:
Harry Potter fans can relive the magic with this option.
For the foodie: Bonne Maman fruit spreads and honey Advent calendar Amazon
This top-selling Advent calendar on Amazon comes filled with mini jars of Bonne Maman’s famous fruit spreads and honey that you can use for that day’s breakfast. Find flavors such as caramel with cinnamon, raspberry chocolate, pineapple with ginger and more.
The calendar has a fun Santa’s workshop theme.
“[They’re] made with the freshest quality of ingredients and are consistently good,” an Amazon reviewer says. “Not only do I enjoy the contents, but the jars and their distinctive lids also become a storage spot for my buttons, straight pins and other craft items.”
What we like about this Advent calendar:
This unexpected Advent calendar is useful as it is delightful.
For someone who could use a cuppa: Pukka Herbs herbal tea Advent calendar Pukka via Amazon
The holidays can be stressful. Calm down with a nice daily cup of herbal tea, courtesy of this Pukka Herbs Advent calendar.
Pukka’s Advent calendar includes a limited-edition Winter Warmer tea blend, exclusively available in the calendar. Each of the 24 included tea sachets features a QR code to scan, which will provide the drinker with curated, interactive elements such as a playlist, recipe, meditations and more to enjoy alongside their cup of tea.
What we like about this Advent calendar:
This calendar includes a special Pukka tea blend you won’t find anywhere else. Each tea sachet includes a QR code that will take you to a fun new playlist, recipe, medication or more.
For the spa-goer: L’Occitane premium Advent calendar L’Occitane
Transport yourself to Provence, France with a daily dose of L’Occitane. The brand sells three advent calendars, with this being the most luxurious. It includes six full-size products of skincare, fragrance, body care and more.
Find the Almond Delicious body balm, Reine Blanche instant illuminating sheet mask, Shea nail and cuticle oil and more in the premium Advent calendar. The calendar’s beautiful design is by artist Steven Wilson.
What we like about this Advent calendar:
This calendar is full of products that may help you relax during the busy holiday season.
For your little one: Play-Doh Advent calendar Play-Doh
Keep your little one entertained with Play-Doh.
Find Play-Doh, fun tools and creation cards, offering creative ideas of how to play with the popular dough, in this Advent calendar. The box also has tear-off playmats with snowman and gingerbread scenes.
“The first day had five items in it,” an Amazon reviewer says. “Every other day has two, sometimes three.”
This advent calendar is intended for ages 3 and up.
What we like about this Advent calendar:
This calendar encourages screen-free playtime.
For the puzzler: Michael Storrings 12 Days of Christmas puzzle Advent calendar Anthropologie
This puzzle Advent calendar for kids and adults is both beautiful and reasonably priced.
It holds a puzzle a day for 12 days by designer, illustrator and creative director Michael Storrings. The puzzles have 80 pieces each and depict winter scenes.
This Advent calendar is a reminder to partake in relaxing, screen-free activities no matter your age.
What we like about this Advent calendar:
This unique calendar won’t bust your budget.
For the DIYer: Cindy Advent calendar Anthropolgie
Fill your little one or loved one’s Advent calendar yourself with this beautiful, hand-painted linden wood option from Anthropologie. It features a snowy village and has little drawers you can fill with candy and trinkets.
This Advent calendar’s design is inspired by a traditional chalet cuckoo clock. It may cost more than many Advent calendars, but you can use it for years to come.
What we like about this Advent calendar:
You won’t have to buy a new Advent calendar each year with this option.
For the Barbie fan: Barbie Color Reveal or Dreamtopia Advent calendars Mattel
Barbie is having her moment this year, and she’s ready to dress up for the holiday season.
This Advent calendar includes one doll and an additional 24 clothing items, accessories and even animal friends. She’s a Color Reveal Barbie who goes from pink and snowflake-covered to shimmery blue when you place her in warm water. The water even turns metallic pink.
This Advent calendar’s packaging has peelable panels and fold-down pieces that create a wintry scene for Barbie to play in.
This Advent calendar is for ages three and up.
What we like about this Advent calendar:
This calendar celebrates Barbie’s big year.
For the candle lover: Voluspa Japonica Advent calendar Revolve
This bestselling Voluspa Advent calendar is for candle lovers.
It contains Voluspa’s Japonica fragrances sparkling cuvée, spiced pumpkin latte, French cade and lavender, forbidden fig, santal vanille, apple blue clover, Baltic amber, Santiago huckleberry, moso bamboo, goji tarocco orange, gilt pomander and hinoki and white cypress. It also comes with a Voluspa gold-plated wick trimmer.
Each candle has about a 25-hour burn time.
What we like about this Advent calendar:
Enjoy cozy candles during the holiday season with this calendar.
For the Hot Wheels fan: Hot Wheels Advent calendar Mattel
Hot Wheels collectors can open up holiday-themed surprises, including eight Hot Wheels cars and 16 accessories with this Advent calendar. The box also features an attached play mat to use with their new toys.
“I give Advent calendars to my grandchildren every year,” an Amazon reviewer says. “This one was a big hit.”
This Advent calendar is for ages three and up. While it’s a 2022 model, it works just the same this year.
What we like about this Advent calendar:
Inspire playtime with this toy calendar.
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