There are no laws that say you can’t celebrate the holidays all throughout December, so consider grabbing yourself one of these Advent calendars. You’ll get a little treat each day, which is the best way to enjoy the season if you ask us. Some are stuffed with beauty products, others with pretty bling, and some with cute toys, so there’s definitely an option to tickle your fancy.
Charlotte Tilbury
Stuffed with the brand’s most iconic products, this is the ideal option for makeup lovers. Some are travel-sized, and others are full-sized, but you’ll have to open each of the 12 days to find out which is which.
Hudson’s Bay
Want to broaden your horizons when it comes to beauty faves? Snag yourself this bougie calendar from Hudson’s Bay that’s chock-full of products from popular brands, like Lise Watier, Foreo, MAC, Cartier, Rodial, and Hèrmes. The best part? It’s a 24-day calendar, so you can celebrate all month long leading up to Christmas.
Crate & Barrel
It may be stuffed with petite goodies, but it also doubles as adorable holiday decor to boot (and can be reused season after season). You’ll have 24 days of treats and trinkets to look forward to, while the light-up Christmas village scene will keep the holiday mood going from now ’til January.
DavidsTea
Matcha, matcha, and more matcha! You can expect 12 days of green goodness, ranging from the brand’s bestsellers to new ‘n’ fun blends, with one day serving up two portions so you can share your sipper with your favourite person (or keep it for yourself — we won’t judge).
Amazon Canada
Sure, you’re an adult, but that doesn’t mean you can’t unleash your inner child (especially around the holidays). This 24-day calendar hides collectible mini figurines behind each door, taking you on a quarter-century tour of the brand’s Star Wars releases. And because it’s Lego, some figurines are also buildable, like the iconic vehicles you recognize from the silver screen.
Olaeda
Twenty-four days of bling? Sign us up, please. Each of the 24 slots contains timeless jewellery pieces you’ll be wearing long past the holidays — the hardest part will be choosing your favourites😍.
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Do your tastes stray towards the epicurean? This 24-day coffee calendar is ideal for cruising through the holidays, delivering much-needed caffeination and quality flavour in one fell swoop. Will you share with holiday guests? That’s up to you.
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Twelve of the brand’s bestselling fragrances get the holiday treatment, iterated in votive-size candles (each with a 15-hour burn time, which is pretty impressive if you ask us). And if you don’t end up loving each and every scent option, you can also tuck them into stockings or use them as cute ‘n’ small gifts for the hard-to-shop-for people on your list.
Amazon Canada
Starting December 1, you’ll be able to sip on a delicious new blend every day leading up to Christmas. Some are herbal, some are spicy, but reviewers say they’re all delicious. It’s also a great chance to try out new flavours without having to commit to full-sized packaging.
Williams Sonoma
Stocked with sweets, snacks, seasonings, and condiments, this Advent calendar is a delicious lead-up to the holiday season. You’ll even discover a few cookware-inspired ornaments to add to your decor (plus more than a few of the brand’s iconic products).
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It may be a 25-day calendar, but it’s stocked with 35 different goodies, each one from Shoppers Drug Mart’s cult-favourite beauty brands (like Marc Jacobs, Clarins, Kyle Cosmetics, Too Faced, Biotherm, and others). They’d make great travel companions, or you can simply take the chance to test out some fun new products!
Lush
Winter in Canada is the perfect time to indulge in luxe bath time — especially now that you’ll get just about anything and everything you might need to make the most of it. We don’t want to spoil the surprise, but it’s packed with bubble bars, bath bombs, shower jellies, scented candles, soaps, lotions, and lip masks, so every day can be a spa day this December.
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It’s basically a manicure in a box, with six different sets of press-ons (each with 30 nails) so you can switch up your look throughout the holidays. Reviewers love the varied selection, saying there’s something for every occasion —no matter your taste.