The 9 Best Advent Calendars of 2021

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Our Top Picks

Best Budget:

World Market Wawi Chocolate Advent Calendars at World Market

"You can pick up this set of four Advent calendars for less than the price of one, so each member gets their own daily treat."

Best for Boys:

LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar at Amazon

"Featuring a mix of buildable ships, accessories, and minifigures, Star Wars fans and LEGO fans will love this calendar."

Best for Girls:

Hatchimals Advent Calendar at Amazon

"Hatchimal lovers will go bananas for this advent calendar that includes ten exclusive Hatchimals, accessories, stickers, and more."

Best for Kids:

PLAYMOBIL 1.2.3 Advent Calendar at Amazon

"Featuring a toy snowman, woodland animals, and the big man himself, kids will enjoy revealing a Christmas scene day-by-day."

Best for Adults:

VINEBOX 12 Nights of Wine at Getvinebox.com

"This bundle comes with 24 single servings of wine sourced from around the globe."

Best Classic:

West Elm Wooden Tree Advent Calendar at West Elm

"The box is topped with snow-covered pine trees and can be filled with your own small treats year after year."

Best Beauty:

Kiehl's Skincare Advent Calendar at Kiehls.com

"Behind each of the 24 doors you’ll find one of the brand's beloved skincare products, including serums, cleansers, masks, and more."

Best for Dogs:

DreamBone Furry Christmas Advent Calender at Amazon

"The calendar includes eight sweet potato mini bones, eight mini candy canes, and eight mini chicken wrapped sticks."

Best DIY:

QueenBeeInspirations Countdown to Christmas at Etsy

"You can personalize this keepsake calendar with your child's name and fill it with new, fun surprises year after year."

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You can pick up this set of four Advent calendars for less than the price of one at other stores, so each member of your family can enjoy their own. Each calendar has a fun, festive illustration and behind every door hides a small piece of German chocolate. Counting down to the holidays has never been as delicious!

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This Advent calendar features 280 LEGO pieces— a mix of buildable ships, accessories, and minifigures that the young Star Wars fan in your life will love. While the calendar is sold every year, the pieces inside are switched up—highlights of the 2019 Advent calendar include a Gonk Droid, a porg in a Santa hat, and Poe’s X-wing starfighter.

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If Hatchimals are on your kid's wish list, they'll go bananas for this Advent calendar that includes ten exclusive Hatchimals, plus accessories, stickers, and more. As the month goes on, your child can craft a fun holiday scene, complete with Christmas trees, a fireplace, and even a sled for their Hatchimals to ride!

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With a toy snowman, woodland animals, and the big man himself (Santa, of course!), kids will enjoy revealing a piece of a festive Christmas scene day-by-day. The large, chunky pieces make this calendar appropriate for kids as young as 18 months. Store it after the season and save it for years to come.

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No matter which list of Santa’s you’re on, you’ll find a wine that perfectly pairs with your day. This bundle comes with 24 single servings of wine sourced from around the globe. You’ll enjoy rich white wines and bold reds that will add to your holiday cheer.

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Fill each of the 24 wooden drawers with your own small treat—think an ornament, a piece of chocolate, or a small toy—as you countdown to Christmas. The box is topped with snow-covered pine trees and can be reused year after year for holiday-lovers young and old.

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Hidden behind each of the 24 doors, you’ll find one of the brand's beloved skincare products, including serums, moisturizers, cleansers, masks, and more. They all come packaged in a gorgeous and playful calendar designed by artist Janine Rewell. A portion of the proceeds benefits Feeding America.

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Your pup definitely made the nice list, right? Reward their good behavior with a tasty rawhide-free treat every day. The calendar includes eight sweet potato mini-bones, eight mini-candy canes, and eight miniature chicken-wrapped sticks.

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Cheery elves, flying reindeer, and cute little animals will help you mark the days on the calendar until the big 2-5. You can fill each of the 24 doors with a piece of candy or a small present. The top can be personalized with your child’s name for a holiday keepsake he or she will have forever.

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