Starting on December 1, advent calendars are a fun way to count down the 25 days leading up to Christmas. They originated in Germany during the 19th century, using chalk or candles to commemorate the countdown, and now there are so many fun ones, like daily Star Wars figures, bags of coffee and even fishing lures. And while you might still be enjoying the final days of summer, these are the best advent calendars of 2025.
Sought-after advent calendars sell out quickly, so look through our 13 picks and stock up so you can give them to your loved ones this holiday season.
Here Are The Best-Selling Advent Calendars Of 2025
For the foodies
- Caffeinate: Impress your local java snob with a coffee advent calendar from Door County Coffee & Tea Company. It comes with a wide variety of brews that’ll keep anyone going ’till just before New Year’s.
- Girl Dinner: Last year the Bonne Maman advent calendar was rated one of the top advent calendars of the year—and for good reason! The 2025 version comes with a variety of spreads, jams and honeys to bring holiday cheer to every meal.
- Sweet Tooth: McCrea’s Candies Gourmet Caramel Advent Calendar was another 2024 favorite, particularly for giving, because who doesn’t love candy made from pure butter and sugar? It comes with a variey of unique flavors, too.
Get sporty
- Outdoor Adventure: The Survival Kit Advent Calendar comes with a range of outdoor tools. Whether your giftee is an avid backpacker, or simply likes to be prepared, it comes with everything one might need to survive in the wilderness. Note: Contains sharp objects, not recommended for children.
- Go Fish: Supply your loved one’s next fishing trip with a fishing lure calendar. It comes with 24 thoughtfully curated top water lures, submerged lures, soft lures and spoons. Plus, it’s 20% off right now, so you’ll want to hook it while you can.
So glam
- Luxury: For those who appreciate the finer things in life, cult-favorite makeup brand Bobbi Brown has its own advent calendar with popular beauty staples like lipstick and long-wear cream shadow. It comes with all the beauty necessities you could ever want to ring in the new year in style—plus it’s $56 off at Walmart right now (score!).
- Shine Bright: Get a bracelet-making advent calendar for the giftee who loves a DIY project. With 22 charm beads and two bracelet chains, you can give the gift of adorable, customizable jewelry.
Collectors, unite
- Quack: Whether your giftee owns a Jeep or if they simply love a bath time accessory, give the the gift of a rubber duck calendar. With a duck reindeer, snowman and more, there are so many festive duckies that come with it.
- May the Force Be With You: Any Star Wars buff will love a Funko Pop Star Wars Advent Calendar. Each figurine has festive twists, to make for out-of-this-world holiday décor.
- Rock Out: For any geologists in the making, National Geographic’s Gemstone Calendar is one of a kind. From Dalmatian jasper to Black Obsidian, rock collectors can uncover several types of unique polished gemstones until Christmas Day.
- Truck It: Get a truck calendar for the giftee who dreams of owning some hot wheels. The calendar comes with 24 pull-back toy cars for every day of December, leading up to Christmas. No license required.
- Ohana Means Family: Ring in the holiday season with everyone’s favorite fuzzy blue alien. Funko Pop’s Stitch Bitty Countdown Calendar gets you 14 themed collectibles from the beloved Disney movie—Santa hats, and all.
- Take The Crown: Funko Pop’s Disney Princess Calendar lets you celebrate the most wonderful time of year like royalty. Behind 24 tiny doors, you’ll receive 24 magical collectibles—glass slippers aren’t included. Available for pre-order, now.
