The 25 Best Advent Calendars for 2022

For the Wine Connoisseur: Vinebox 24 Nights of Wine

Enjoy 24 sommelier-selected whites, reds and rosés for every day leading up to the holidays in this set, loaded with the perfect amount for a single glass to savor. Pro tip: If the price tag is a little too steep for the full 24 days, you can opt for one half box (either Holi-Day or Twas the Night) for a 12-glass experience.

For a DIY Advent Calendar Experience: West Elm

If you want to pick and choose your advent calendar gift ideas, a fillable, reusable advent calendar lets you customize the treats to your recipient.

This generously sized wooden advent calendar gives off that cozy hygge/Scandi vibe. Each of the 25 tiny houses offers plenty of room for a family's worth of treats.

Pro tip: Some retailers have started offering "refill sets" for their luxe advent calendars so you can reuse their packaging year after year—or load a reusable calendar like this one with your own goodies for a more eco-friendly advent calendar option.

For the Best Baker: Williams-Sonoma 24 Days of Baking Cookies Advent Calendar

Get all the tools they need for their Christmas cookie adventures in this clever advent calendar, which is stocked with holiday cookie cutters, a sugar sprinkler, icing tools, stencils, and more.

For the Chocolate Snob: Vosges Haut-Chocolat Calendar of Advent

There are plenty of chocolate Advent calendars out there, but nothing quite like this. The charming vintage townhouse lights up and plays the Nutcracker's iconic "Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy." Inside each window is a decadent (and exotic) treat, with unexpected flavors like matcha, rose, and rooibos tea alongside holiday classics like gingerbread, peppermint, and marzipan. Think dark chocolate peppermint candy cane gnomes, alderwood smoked salt caramel marshmallows, and chocolate bombalinas adorned with edible gold leaf.

Bonus: If you already have your own advent calendar (or saved yours from years past), you can restock with an advent calendar refill set instead.

For the Nature Lover: Walnut Surprise Advent Calendar

Open this charming box to find 24 walnut shells, each hiding a special, fairy-like treasure—including delicate jewelry, fragrance gifts, dried flowers, and more. (No plastic is involved!) Each walnut includes a slip of paper with a sweet sentiment perfect for the holiday season.

For the Escape Room Enthusiast: Exit the Game Advent Calendar

Each day, get a new riddle that helps bring you closer to escaping from an ice cave with this cool interactive advent calendar that's perfect for puzzle fans.

For the Cocoa Connoisseur: Whittard Hot Chocolate Advent Calendar for Two

Holiday season is definitely hot cocoa season. And this hot chocolate advent calendar for adults offers gourmet flavors of the classic treat, like rocky road, sticky toffee pudding, and cookies and cream. Each day offers enough chocolate to make two cups each day—whether your recipient chooses to share it or not.

For a Total Softie: XO Marshmallow Advent Calendar

These aren't your standard-issue ooey-gooey sweets. XO's 24 marshmallows come in an array of different flavors, including calendar exclusives like pineapple, gingerbread, and caramel. (Just think of the s'mores and hot chocolate possibilities!)

For the Family That's Short on Space: Garnet Hill Advent Calendar

These adorable knit hats and mittens are the perfect size for tiny treats, and it can be strung up wherever you have space, like a doorway or on the tree itself.

For the Sweet Tooth: Sugarfina 25 Tastes of Christmas

If you're looking for advent calendar ideas for someone who loves everything sweet, Sugarfina's 25 Tastes of Christmas may be just the thing. Each drawer contains four pieces of a top treat—like sprinkle cookies, dark chocolate sea salt caramels, strawberry hearts, and Santa's donuts—so there's enough to share.

For Your Office Mate: Funko The Office Advent Calendar

Add a little character to their desk (and a few new Office mates), with this collection of 24 mini-sized characters from the classic show.

For a More Aesthetic Advent Calendar: Terrain Tea Candle Calendar

This gorgeous glass-and-brass advent calendar is meant to hold pretty tea candles that can be lit as each day passes. But why not stock it with anything that's beautiful enough to display: small wrapped gifts, pretty holiday ornaments, or nicely packaged candy.

For the Candle Connoisseur: Voluspa Advent Calendar

Behind the 12 luxe drawers of this calendar are a curated collection of Voluspa's beloved candles—including holiday-perfect scents like sparkling cuvée, spiced pumpkin latte, and forbidden fig.

For the Beauty Buff: Beekman 1802 Advent Calendar

This goat milk-based beauty brand is famous for their innovative advent calendars filled with face, body, and hair products. This year's interactive, time capsule-themed set will feature a generous selection of serums, creams, cleansers, and other goodies.

For the Holiday Movie Binge Watcher: Twist Stationery Christmas Advent Calendar

Make sure you squeeze in every one of the holiday classics with this set of cards, which suggests a movie for every day of the month (and gives you a fun fact about it too).

For the Popcorn Gourmet: Joe & Seph's Popcorn Advent Calendar

These gourmet popcorn calendars are a perfect pairing with the movie calendar. (Who wouldn't want to munch on brandy butter popcorn while they're watching Love Actually?) You get 19 different flavors (24 servings total), including holiday-specific flavors like gingerbread and pumpkin spice.

For the Peppermint Bark Freak: Williams-Sonoma Peppermint Bark Advent Calendar

If someone you love goes through a tin (or three) of Williams-Sonoma's peppermint bark every Christmas, this calendar may help them spread the joy throughout the holiday season. Behind each window is the classic combo of white chocolate, peppermint, and dark chocolate, shaped into Santas, toy soldiers, and other seasonal designs.

For the Jewelry Maven: Astrid & Miyu Advent Calendar

Astrid and Miyu's jewelry advent calendar sold out fast last year. But if you adore their delicate pieces (which are often made with recycled materials), you can get on the waiting list for first dibs at their 12-day or 24-day calendars loaded with fan favorites.

For the Anime Fan: Sugoi Mart 30 Days of Japan Advent Calendar

Cool Japanese toys, plushies, games, and snacks are squeezed into every square of this fan-favorite advent calendar—perfect for bringing a little fun to every day of the holiday season.

For the Artist: Khannah's Honey Hues Advent Calendar

Encourage their watercolor work with this clever artistic calendar, filled with 24 unique handmade hues of watercolor, plus prompts for how to creatively use them and a special surprise for Christmas Day.

For a Well-Groomed Guy: Mr. Porter 12 Days of Grooming Advent Calendar

Splurge on your favorite guy with this 12-day grooming calendar, featuring high-end face and body products to help him destress, smooth. and soothe. Most of the products are full-sized, so he can enjoy them into the new year.

For the Whiskey Drinker: Flaviar The Depths of Whiskey Advent Calendar

This ocean-themed advent calendar lets them explore 24 unique premium whiskeys, from Australia, Japan, Ireland, and Scotland—and includes a unique Glencairn glass for superior sipping.

For the Tea Drinker: Palais Des Thés Advent Calendar

Take them on a trip around the world with this gold-trimmed calendar, loaded with a variety of teas—including exotic blends like Andalusian Garden, Egyptian Night, and Lovers Geisha Flower.

For the Insta Baker: Sweetapolita Sprinkles Advent Calendar

Help them make their latest bakes even more aesthetic with this collection of pretty sprinkle mixes, including both Christmas and winter-themed ones perfect for cookie decorating, plus eight everyday designs that'll dress up their treats beyond the new year.