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2024 Advent Calendars for Foodies and Travelers
My personal favorites + some I really want to try.

10·17·2024 / No Comments

 

Ah, advent calendars. Essentially a glorified, consumerist, holiday-themed sampler box, I’d be lying if I said I didn’t love them. And because regardless of brand or content they always seem to run out so quickly, now seemed like the right time to share a round-up of some of my favorites and some that I really look forward to buying at some point. All related to food and travel, of course.

Shall we?

 

CHEESE, MEATS, AND SNACKS

12 Days of Cheesemas Advent Calendar

Indulge in good cheese and cheer this holiday season with 12 Days of Cheesemas, our most bountiful collection yet. This festive seasonal gift will take you on a cheese adventure filled with surprises, from our classic squeaky fresh Wisconsin cheese curds to our limited edition Trappiste Ale-Washed Gouda. A truly unique and abundant gift for any cheese lover. 

12 Days of Murray’s Cheese 

‘Tis the season for celebrating with food, and there’s nothing more festive than 12 Days of Murray’s Cheese. This delicious countdown is an adventure through incredible cheeses and pairings, hidden behind a merry scene of cheese characters. Parmigiano Reggiano, Manchego, truffle cheddar, and more top cheeses, plus jams and our favorite crackers. It’s a one-of-a-kind gift for any cheese lover. Make their holiday extra delicious by adding on choice charcuterie like Short Creek Farm Salame and Tanara Culatta.

Jerky Advent Calendar

Forget the french hens and geese a-layin’. Nothing says “Meaty Christmas” like an advent calendar filled with twenty-five festive flavors of beef and pork jerky. It’s a carnivore’s ultimate countdown ‘til Christmas.
Our Jerky Advent Calendar is a festive feast of merry meats that will last all season long. It tastes as good as it looks, and we ensured it looked delicious by commissioning custom artwork: ‘A Christmas Carol’ as depicted by cows.
‘Tis the season for seasoned meat!

Christmas Popcorn Advent Calendar

Make the countdown to Christmas a deliciously fun activity the whole family can enjoy. Featuring a festive tree-shaped design, this advent calendar conceals a bevy of sweet and savory surprises. Open one of the 24 doors each day to discover premium kernels, gourmet seasonings and inspirational recipes from family-owned Wabash Valley Farms in Indiana’s popcorn country.

24 Days of Gourmet Nuts & Snacks Advent Calendar

Celebrate the holidays with our 24 Days of Gourmet Nuts & Snacks Advent Calendar, featuring a new snack-sized surprise every day! Indulge in premium flavors like Salted Roasted Cashews, Smokey BBQ Peanuts, Sour Cream & Onion Pepita & Cashew Mix, Wasabi Green Peas, and more. This advent calendar offers both indulgent and nutritious snacks, from trail mixes to spicy soy sticks, making it the perfect gift or personal treat to enjoy throughout the Christmas countdown.

Pork Crackling Advent Calendar

Advent calendars are great, right? Wonderfully delivering daily countdown-based treats, encouraging early morning snackage, and gleefully throwing normal eating times out of the cardboard window. But, if you’re more of a savoury-loving swine, they’ve tended to be a piggin’ letdown.

As you may have guessed, behind each of the windows you’ll find a mini bag of awesome flavoured pork crackling. Sadly, none of them will be in the shape of a bell or a Santa. Even SP isn’t that clever. But we’d like to think that what they lack in festive shape, they make up in crisp, crunchy loveliness.

SPICES, VINEGARS, AND OILS

Spice Advent Calendar

An unforgettable treat for your favorite foodie, this advent calendar spices up the holiday countdown. Produced exclusively for us by Parisian spice specialist Le Comptoir Colonial, it contains a selection of premium spices for vegetable, meat and fish dishes as well as sweet recipes. It’s a sophisticated alternative to traditional advent calendars, and provides inspiration to try a range of global dishes during the holidays and beyond.

Oil & Vinegar 2024 Advent Calendar

Our advent calendar is back! With a special new design and culinary products to get you more into the festive spirit as Christmas approaches. Be enchanted by beautiful olive oils, delightful vinegars, and intense spices. Perfect to give as a gift or to enjoy yourself. Add a little WOW this season!

Honey Advent Calendar

Honey Advent Calendar Sampler contains a huge assortment (12 or 24 days) of raw VARIETAL HONEY in glass jars and several other honey bee related products (honey dipper, beeswax candles, honey candy, recipes, etc.).

Also, each days box has a small “fun fact” card with a honey bee related question on one side and the answer to the question on the other.   So not only do you get to enjoy fantastic varietal honey each day but you get to learn a bit about the honey bees in the process!

12 Days of Hot Sauce

Holiday heat: Count down to Santa’s arrival with a dozen hot sauces that range from savory to mouth-melting.

Winter in Sichuan Advent Calendar

We curated 12 flavor surprises from Sichuan for you to savor this holiday season, beautifully packaged in a limited edition holiday advent calendar gift box. Start now or see if you can wait until December 12 to open. The perfect gift for anyone who loves Chinese flavors, spicy food, or experimenting in their kitchen. These 12 surprises are a mix of your favorite chili sauces, and new flavors you’ve never tasted.

CHOCOLATE & SWEETS

Licorice Advent Calendar

Can you imagine a better way to enjoy December than with 24 days of unique taste experiences? In our advent calendar, we have gathered your all-time favorites along with limited flavors, perfect to share with a loved one and to create sweet, magical moments this Christmas. Presented in a fully recyclable box, you have the opportunity to make December a little more memorable.

Holiday Marshmallow Advent Calendar

The 2024 Marshmallow Advent Calendar has some of our most cherished and most exclusive marshmallows to date. From December 1st – 25th, open the door to a new and exciting XO Marshmallow flavor every day! This year’s design is vintage candy shoppe themed with a giant ribbon featured on the front and inside that our little marshmallows are using to decorate a tree.

Bonne Maman Advent Calendar

Count down to Christmas with 24 unique limited edition spreads. Discover delicious flavors such as Caramel with Coffee, Apricot with Orange Blossom, Guava and Raspberry & Rose that can only be found during the holiday season. Perfect for gifting or treating yourself! 

Advent Calendar by Ladureé Paris

Get ready to indulge in a holiday experience like no other with Ladurée’s chic Advent Calendar, returning this year in a dazzling new edition! Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Ladurée with 24 exquisite surprises.

Gourmet Chocolate Advent Calendar

Within The Chalet’s numbered drawers, you and yours will find a treasure trove of holiday confections to count down the days of Advent. Fluffy marshmallows, tart blood orange caramels, crunchy, buttery toffee, playful chocolate peppermint gnomes, crisp candied ginger cookies, spirited raspberry hares, and happy tart cherry hedgehogs are just some of the delights that await your discovery.

 

BOOZE (AND BOOZE-ADJACENT)

12 Nights of Wine

Elevate your holiday season with the annual sell-out sensation, Vinebox’s 12 Nights of Wine® – an exclusive journey into the world of fine wines.

Sip your way through prestigious wine regions in Italy, France, Spain and Portugal with the European Holiday collection, or savor hand-picked selections from America’s celebrated wine country with this year’s Coastal Holiday collection.

Wine Advent Calendar

24 nights. 24 mini bottles. 24 opportunities to sip and explore your way through premium wines, sourced from the best regions that Italy, Spain, South Africa, Argentina, Australia, and California has to offer!

Uncover wines such as a refreshingly light Sauvignon Blanc, a fruity Grenache, a dark and adventurous Shiraz plus everything in between – as you open a new window each day.

12 Beers of Christmas

The 12 Days of Christmas box includes a selection of beers hand-picked by our team of Cicerones® and Certified Beer Servers. We directly source beer from small breweries across the country, which ensures you’re getting the freshest brews possible.

The Christmas Box will include a mix of breweries and beer styles along with tasting notes, fun gifts, and exclusive access to nightly livestreams.

Beer Advent Calendar

The 2024 Beer Advent Calendar is Here!

Forget the traditional countdown with chocolate and get ready for a discovery tour of America’s top-rated craft beers, each awaiting you behind a secret door.

Whether you’re a seasoned beer enthusiast or just want to enjoy a variety of brews that actually taste good, this advent calendar promises 12 nights of anticipation, exploration, and good old-fashioned beer celebration.

World Whisky Advent Calendar

A globetrotting whisky adventure awaits with the World Whisky Advent Calendar from Drinks by the Dram! Filled with 25 different 30ml wax-sealed samples from whisky-producing nations across the globe, it’s a fantastic way to explore an incredible range of styles and flavour profiles from a host of top producers and distilleries. This would make a brilliant gift for an adventurous whisky lover, it’s a perfect way to embark on a festive journey of exploration while counting down to Christmas.

Flaviar’s Whiskey Advent Calendar

The perfect 24-day at-home holiday tasting retreat for any whiskey lover.

12 Days of Instant Artisan Cocktail Cubes Advent

Instantly mix a luscious holiday cocktail with these bitters-infused sugar cubes and your favorite spirit.

COFFEE, TEA, AND COCOA

Velvetiser Advent Calendar

There’s nothing quite like the excitement of peeling open the doors of an Advent calendar to reveal the chocolate treasure waiting inside. Except, perhaps, opening the door to a full-size single-serve sachet of velvety-smooth, intensely creamy hot chocolate. 

With 16 different flavors over 24 days, this journey through our library of flavors won’t fail to get you in the spirit.

24 Days of Tea Advent Calendar

Unwrap the magic of the season with 24 of our best-selling teas and herbal infusions. Whether for yourself or a gift, this calendar is a best-seller for a reason!

24 Trips with Tea Advent Calendar

Embark on a guided taste tour with our 24 Trips with Tea Advent Calendar exclusively packed with vegan and Certified Organic teas! Inspired by flavors and traditions around the world, every drawer is a new tea adventure waiting to be unlocked. From an afternoon pick-me-up in Darjeeling to a whimsical cup in the North Pole, the world is yours to steep. Perfect for everyone on your list!

24 Cups of Cheer Advent Calendar

Start every morning with the Keurig® 24 Cups of Cheer K-Cup® Pod Advent Calendar! A warm and wonderfully delicious holiday countdown, this festive and flavorful collection of 24 K-Cup® pods helps you brew holiday magic all season long.

Onyx Coffee Advent Calendar

Get ready to sleigh the holiday season with the ultimate coffee lover’s countdown! The limited-edition 2024 Onyx Coffee Advent Calendar is here, featuring 24 days of meticulously sourced, small-batch coffee magic. Inside the exquisitely designed gift box, discover a new, uniquely-crafted blend or single origin gem from the award-winning Onyx Coffee Lab. From fruity and floral to rich and chocolaty, every cup is a surprise.

 

A LITTLE BIT OF EVERYTHING

Delicious NYC Advent Calendar

Behind each door you’ll find a mini version of some of our most beloved collection of 24 small businesses located in the 5 boroughs of New York City – Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island. The advent calendar features items sourced from small businesses in the heart of NYC.

22 different boxes themed to different states and regios of the U.S.

Best of Harry & David Advent Calendar

Counting down the days ’til Christmas is already fun. Having special treats like milk chocolate truffles, holiday Moose Munch® Premium Popcorn, blackberry galettes, peppermint bark, and other sweets to share and snack on makes it even more exciting. Surprises await behind every door of this holly jolly 24-day advent calendar featuring popular snack items from Harry & David. There’s plenty of savory goodness behind those doors, too, including pepper & onion relish, mixed nuts, paradise dried fruit mix, a summer sausage, and more. The red advent calendar box is decorated in wonderful Christmas imagery and is a fabulous gift for families and relatives.

Fortnum’s Feasting Advent Calendar

Eat, drink and be merry this Christmas with Fortnum’s Feasting Advent Calendar. Jam-packed with a veritable feast of gourmet delights – from classic teas, biscuits, chocolate and confectionery to mouth-watering preserves, condiments and festive tipples – our scrumptious Feasting Advent Calendar will ensure each December morning is even more delicious than the last.

It’s the perfect advent gift for a fervent foodie – and, yes, self-gifting is certainly encouraged.

Oliviers & Co. Advent Calendar – Williams Sonoma

A delicious way to help foodies count down to Christmas, this advent calendar contains a range of Oliviers & Co. culinary treasures. The calendar is designed like a cupboard in a store, with louver-style doors that open to reveal 24 numbered doors. Open one door each day to discover a gourmet selection of condiments, including olive oil, vinegar, truffles, jam, honey and salts.

Oliviers & Co. Advent Calendar

(The calendar on the Oliviers & Co. website is different than the one on the Williams Sonoma site)

Each day unveils a culinary treasure, from iconic olive oils and vinegars to exciting new delights. Enjoy a daily sensory experience celebrating Mediterranean gastronomy. This year’s calendar, featuring a whimsical design of hot air balloons and airships shaped like Oliviers&Co bottles, brings festive magic with its bright colors against a starry night.

Celebrate Mediterranean cuisine, where simplicity meets flavor, led by olive oil, its timeless symbol. Don’t wait for the holidays—surprise your loved ones with this delicious countdown to the festive season!

30 Days of Japan Calendar

Get ready for an unforgettable journey with the 2024 edition of our 30 Days of Japan Calendar, featuring 30 drawers.

Each day unveils a new treasure from renowned Japanese characters and brands, including stationery, figurines, plushies, toys, snacks, candy, tea, home goods, and traditional items.

BEAUTY & HOME

24 Days of Self Care Advent Calendar

Discover the magic of the season with our exclusive Beauty Advent Kit. Each day unveils a luxurious surprise, from radiant skincare to perfect haircare essentials. Perfect for gifting or treating yourself, this kit is a festive journey to glowing, holiday-ready beauty.

Classic Advent Calendar

Embark on a journey for the senses with this holiday season’s advent calendar: Le Grande Voyage De L’Occitane en Provence. Featuring 4 full-size favorites and icons like Immortelle Divine Cream, Shea Butter Hand Cream and Almond Milk Concentrate—plus hair care and more. Each day reveals a delightful new addition to your beauty routine.

This year’s specialty design is hand-drawn by Calicot Paris, created to take you on a journey through Provencal landscapes lined with sparkling citrus and fresh flowers, setting the tone for a month of beauty and celebration.

SEPHORA COLLECTION Advent Calendar

The long-awaited Advent calendar is here. Unwrap the magic of 24 makeup, skincare, bath, and accessory beauty gifts from December 1st to the 24th. Discover an exclusive surprise available only in this calendar. Developed using a more responsible approach: the calendar’s packaging is made from cardboard sourced from sustainably managed forests.

12 Days of Kitsch Advent Calendar

Unwrap 12 days of beauty essentials, from satin scrunchies to skincare tools, for a luxurious daily treat.

Made with recyclable materials, this calendar is gentle on both the environment and your hair and skin.

With over $140 worth of products, including fan favorites like heatless curlers and satin pillowcases, this set delivers premium beauty at an unbeatable price.

Whether treating yourself or someone special, this advent calendar adds magic to your holiday season.

Travel Inspired Wax Melt Advent Calendar – Around The World in 25 Days

Introducing ‘Around the World in 25 Days’… the ultimate Wanderlust advent calendar for all travel lovers!

Unwrap a world of destinations in our first ever scented wax melt advent calendar! Each day unveils a new destination-inspired fragrance, with a selection of our bestselling worldwide destinations and limited edition festive places too!

Our advent calendar is the best way to sample 24 different destinations across our full range and find your favourites!

Each wax melt last approximately 12-16 hours and are topped with dried botanicals and biodegradable glitter, so you can be sure that this is the prettiest advent calendar around!

Let wanderlust and wonderful aromas fill your December days. Limited stock available, so order now!

The Ultimate Travel Advent Calendar

This awesome travel themed advent box features a mix of handmade items I’ve designed and made that you may find in the shop as well as other travel items and gifts I’ve specifically hand-picked to create the ultimate travel themed advent box.

 

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Based mainly in Colorado. Loves cheese, rain, and starry nights. Can usually be spotted in the wild wearing a Spirit Jersey and balancing two cameras. Often laughs and cries at the same time. Barely survived one Master's program, but wants to do another.

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