As we count down the days until Christmas, there are never enough ways to celebrate the season.
You don’t have to wait until the weekend to have some holiday fun, though. Advent calendars add a little sparkle to each day.
Created by German Lutherans during the 19th century, these calendars typically hide chocolates or other small candies behind little doors that are opened each day. Today, they are bigger and more elaborate than ever, and are a family friendly way to make every day until Dec. 25 feel a little like Christmas.
Fly by Jing Winter in Sichuan
If you and your family are adventurous eaters, Fly by Jing’s Winter in Sichuan advent calendar is a good addition to your home and kitchen.
Each day of the 12-day calendar has 2 oz. jars of a new sauce, meant to add “a layer of depth and umami to any meal” and fill December with unique dinners.
Moonshine
Maybe spirits are what you need to truly feel the spirit of the holidays. If so, this Moonshine advent calendar is for you.
This advent calendar comes with 12 days of 50 milliliter moonshine jars in unique flavors — like apple pie and banana pudding — coming from some of the country’s best distilleries, including Ole Smoky and Sugarlands.
Glamnetic Nail Lover
If you are someone who likes to change their nail colors as much as you change your outfits, check out the Glamnetic Nail Lover’s advent calendar.
With six of their most popular press-on sets, you can spread them out over the coming weeks, always having some holiday cheer to come back to when you want it.
Straightway’s Twelve Nights of Cocktails
Fancy yourself an amateur bartender? The Straightaway Twelve Nights of Cocktails advent calendar will give you ample inspiration for the new year.
Coming with 12 cans of Straightaway’s classic cocktails, including a Bee’s Knees, a Negroni and a margarita, this calendar might provide inspiration for which drinks you plan to master next.
Burt’s Bees Lip Balm
Sometimes finding holiday cheer is all about the little things, and the Burt’s Bee Lip Balm advent calendar is a great way to have a new little thing each day.
With this calendar, you’ll have moisturized and protected lips everywhere you go.
Truly Beauty 10 Days of Luxury
If you are a beauty and skincare guru, the Truly Beauty 10 Days of Luxury calendar. will introduce you to new products.
This calendar comes with 10 “cult fave” products, from serums to body polishes to fragrances.
Whatever your tastes or interests, there is likely an advent calendar for you.
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