Best advent calendar

An advent calendar lets you count down the days in December, and open a few treats along the way. These are our favourites!

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The holidays are almost here, and one of the simple joys is counting down the days until that magical morning. With an advent calendar, you can easily count down the days as well as receiving a small treat each day. Whether you want to keep your kids calm before the present extravaganza, or you like a bit of chocolate each day to help pass the month and alleviate some stress, we have options for you! 

Best overall

A red christmas calendar with a brown teddy bear in the middle.

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Lindt teddy advent calendar

A sweet treat to pass the time

Who doesn't love a bit of a sweet treat? The Lindt Teddy Advent Calendar lets you count down the days until Christmas, and get a bit of chocolate each day as you do! This calendar includes three different types of chocolate for an assortment of 24 pieces to unlock over the month. All of the chocolates are Lindt, and they are all milk chocolate for a delicious way to count down the days! 

Best for tea lovers

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Pukka herbs tea advent calendar

24 organic teas to try

Not everyone wants to open chocolate or toys as a way to count down until Christmas. The Pukka Herbs Tea Advent Calendar delivers 24 unique, organic teas to taste and check out. Each tea comes in a sachet and tells you what to expect, so you aren't shocked by the taste. They are organically grown with ethically sourced ingredients, and 1% of each calendar sold is donated towards environmental causes. 

Best for decorating

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Toyvian advent calendar

Time to put the ornaments on the tree

If this is your first Christmas with a tree of your own, you might be lamenting that it doesn't have many ornaments. The Toyvian Advent Calendar is an excellent option for those homes since you'll open up 24 delightful decorations throughout December! Each ornament is Christmas themed, running the gamut from Santa to wreaths and plenty in between. This is also a great way to get kids into the spirit since each ornament is a three-dimensional pendant with a loop to add it to your tree! 

Best for kids

A felt advent calendar.

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URATOT felt christmas tree advent calendar

Decorate a tiny tree

For families living in a flat, or with small children, then a big tree might not be in the cards. The URATOT Felt Christmas Tree Advent Calendar delivers a tiny adorable tree that you'll decorate with the items inside the calendar! There are 24 lovely felt decorations to be discovered over the month. Each one can easily be stuck to the tree, so you're able to celebrate the month and decorate without needing a giant tree to do it! 

Bottom line

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An advent calendar is a fun and low-key way to celebrate the days leading up to Christmas. From chocolates to ornaments, there are plenty of options to choose from, so you can snag the right calendar for your family. Our favourite is the Lindt Teddy Advent Calendar. It has quality Lindt chocolate in 3 different varieties to enjoy as you march toward the holiday!

Staff Writer

By day, Jen is a writer for multiple Future Publishing brands, with over seven years of experience writing, and editing about everything from video games to kitchen gadgets. When not writing for Future, Jen is the author of Fantasy & Horror novels, and spends most of her time reading, hanging out with her dog Fionn, and trying to decide which book to read next.