10 Unique Advent Calendars to Aid You in Counting Down to Christmas

If you're seeking a more distinctive way to count down to Christmas than chocolates, these Advent calendars cater to a wide range of interests. From Star Wars LEGO sets to holiday-themed socks, beauty products to gourmet cookies, the diverse array of themes and contents will undoubtedly thrill you.

For many years, Advent calendars have been a beloved Christmas tradition for kids. Now, adults can also participate in the thrilling countdown. You can purchase Advent calendars containing a variety of items such as coffee, wine, socks, Legos, and beauty products. Additionally, your pets can enjoy the holiday season with their own Advent calendars filled with daily treats. Due to their popularity, Advent calendars often sell out quickly, so be sure to secure yours before the countdown begins.

Here are 10 options you are sure to love:

The LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar 2024 is perfect for children aged 6 and above. This set offers a chronological journey through the history of LEGO Star Wars sets. It includes 18 mini-builds, Darth Vader's Castle, and a Minikit from the first Star Wars video game.

This holiday season, you can celebrate the 12 days of Christmas with the ChapStick 12 Days of Holiday Advent Calendar, which contains 12 lip balms with festive flavors. Each day, you can open one lip balm to enjoy a different holiday flavor. This calendar is perfect for Burt's Bees fans and is currently on sale for $13.19 at Walmart.

Spoil a loved one with this Armani Beauty Advent Calendar, which includes a selection of Armani Beauty favorites—from fragrances to skincare. The Armani Advent Calendar is a couture gift created with great attention to detail. Fans of Charlotte Tilbury will love this Treasure chest of love calendar, $220 at Charlotte Tilbury, that's filled with 12 days' worth of makeup and skincare secrets.

The Amazon Advent sock calendar has 12 Christmas holiday socks for women to keep your feet festive all season long.

The Keurig 24-cup Advent calendar is a festive and flavorful collection of 24 K-Cup pods that helps you brew holiday magic all season long. Alternatively, the limited-edition 2024 Onyx Coffee Advent Calendar from the Bean Box features 24 days of coffee from Onyx Coffee Lab for $175.

Original price: $144.99

Spread Christmas cheer with this 24-day calendar featuring a diverse selection of red, white, and rosé wines from around the world, available at In Good Taste. The calendar includes 14 reds, seven whites, and three rosés from regions such as Italy, South Africa, and California. For $79.99, Total Wines offers its Most Winderful Time of the Year Advent calendar, featuring 24 expertly sourced Winery Direct wines worldwide.

The Build-A-Bear Advent calendar contains 25 surprises, including six mini plush and 19 mini clothing and accessories, while the Schylling NeeDoh Advent Calendar offers 24 squishy textured surprises for $20 at Walmart.

For a sweet treat, swap chocolates for gourmet cookies with the Harry and David Advent cookie calendar. Each festive drawer holds surprises like double chocolate cherry cookies, raspberry-filled tree-cutout cookies, vanilla shortbreads with blue sanding sugar, dark chocolate peppermint cookies and more. If you prefer savory, try the Advent bacon calendar from Givethembeer.com for $89.

Original price: $79.99

The Arteza 24-Day 2024 Craft Christmas Advent Calendar from Joann Stores is a must-have for crafters during the festive season. With new craft supplies revealed each day, starting from Dec. 1, this Advent calendar is perfect for inspiring holiday projects. For $40, you can create 25 cute ornaments with this calendar available at UncommonGoods.

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Original price: $69.99

Reward your furry friend with Amazon's Bonne et Filou dog treats Advent calendar, featuring 16 treats including four gourmet dog macarons, 12 bone treats, and eight truffles. Each treat is hard and will keep your doggy happy. Meanwhile, cats can count down to Christmas with an interactive toy revealed each day in this Cat Advent calendar, available for $22.99 on Amazon.