Seven of the Best Advent Calendars to Spark Joy This Christmas

The kid in me wants them all.

All of a sudden, 2021 is almost over and shops, workplaces and even our own families are preparing to celebrate the Christmas and New Year season.

Once you finish spouting out the usual clichés like, “where did the year go?” and “I can’t believe it’s December already,” it’s time to get down to the most important task of the festive season: what Advent calendar to buy?

From beauty products to fashion items, here are seven of the best Advent calendars to buy this year.

1. T2's tea-riffic calendar.

Fans of the humble cup of tea prepare a fight over one of the most prized Advent calendars of the year with T2’s 24 Reasons to Smile.

Behind the doors of the calendar, 24 magical teas await you in the lead up to Chrissy, including French Earl Grey, Sticky Date Delight (yum), Strawberries and Cream, Southern Sunrise and so much more.

2. Lego made your way.

Everyone’s favourite buildable toy isn’t just for kids. More and more young adults are buying bricks, with Lego’s latest marketing campaign targeting grown-ups seeking to switch off and build a set.

If that’s you, then you’ll want to get yourself a Lego Advent calendar. Inside are 24 sets to build in the lead-up to the big day. Plus, there are plenty of themes to choose from, including Star Wars, Harry Potter and even Marvel.

Image Credit: Lego

3. The Body Shop.

Looking to pamper yourself this year and shine bright like the star on top of the tree you are?

Enter the Body Shop.

There are three options to choose from depending on how much moolah you wanna spend, with each Advent calendar filled with bath bubbles, body butters, face masks, moisturisers and a heap of other delicious goodies.

Find your Body Shop Advent calendar here.

4. Men's Grooming for the scruffy ones.

For all you fellas looking to sharpen up, ASOS have created the 12 days of grooming Advent calendar that is perfect for y’all.

Each day, you’ll unwrap gifts like a Gillette razor, beard oil, face peels and a whole lot of creams to get you looking Ryan Gosling-handsome.

Image Credit: Asos

5. Happy Socks from Santa's sack.

Is it really Christmas if you don’t get a pair of socks from your folks? No, is the answer to that.

Instead, beat your parents to the punch this year with the Happy Socks Advent calendar.

From polka dots to Christmas-themed socks, you can rep a new pair of socks for 24 days before Christmas.

 

 

 

 

 

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6. Don't forget your pets.

Christmas ain’t just for you, fam. Your fur baby has got to feel the love too and Big W has come to the rescue this year with an Advent calendar for dogs.

Inside are 55 grains free treats that your hound is slobber over until he passes out next to you for that traditional Chrissy arvo siesta.

As for you cat lovers, we couldn’t find an advent calendar in Australia, but how about this Intestinal All-Wormer? Hey, you gotta worm them at some point.

Image Credit: Big W

7. Just make your own.

Finally, if none of these strikes a chord with your level of Christmas cheer, you can always go down the DIY route.

Kmart has a heap of empty advent calendars that you can fill with your own treats and surprises.

Sure, it takes away from the surprise if it’s just for you, but as a gift for someone else, you can customise it with in-jokes just for them.

There you go, seven fantastic Advent calendar ideas that you can buy before December hits.

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Header Image: Lego/T2