17 ways to count down to Christmas

For the one with the sweet tooth: 24 Days of Gummies

Candy lovers will delight in this calendar that offers up the gift of daily gummies that are both delicious and – you guessed it – squishy. 24 Days of Gummies, $29, Squish Candies

For the food lover: 24 Days of David's Tea

Warm up with this magical box that delivers a delicious new surprise every day. Behind each door hides a single serving of tea, selected from over 150 blends. No peeking! 24 Days of Tea, $40, David’s Tea.

For the food lover: Starbucks calendar

Trimmed with 25 reusable tin ornaments, this tree-shaped calendar is full of surprises. Each ornament is filled with milk chocolate or peppermint bark pieces. Plus, the tree base is made up of a $5 Mini Starbucks Card!
Starbucks advent calendar, $45, Starbucks.

For the food lover: Purdy's winter village calendar

This winter village hides 25 delicious chocolate-y treats behind its snowy exterior. Best of all, it can be re-used year after year!
Winter village calendar, $25, Purdy’s.

For the food lover: Lindt chocolate calendar

Lindt chocolates are a classic way to count down to Christmas. Open a window everyday for a delicious chocolate candy!
Lindt chocolate calendar, $11, Walmart.

For the food lover: Kinder chocolate calendar

Who doesn’t love a Kinder Surprise? This calendar features an assortment of well-loved Kinder chocolates including Mini Eggs, Schoko-Bons and yes – even a Kinder Surprise Egg.
Kinder chocolate calendar, $12, Walmart. 

For the beer lover: Craft beer advent calendar

This mystery brew box features 24 craft beers ’from coast to coast’ Canada and United States that are being specifically brewed for the Craft BeerAdvent® Calendar 2015 Edition!

Available for purchase in-store at liquor stores across Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Yukon Territory. Craft Beers Importer Canada, starting at $145. (They recommend that consumers contact their retailer to pre-order or reserve their calendar as they sell out quickly.)

For the beauty lover: The Face Shop advent calendar

Filled with The Face Shop’s must-have’s for the season (think face masks, nail poilsh and skincare products), this calendar makes each day a beauty treat.
The Face Shop advent calendar, $69, The Face Shop.

For the beauty lover: Ciaté mini manicure calendar

Count down to Christmas with the ultimate manicure set. From sparkling polishes to nail tools and treatments, your nails will be party-ready all month long.
Ciaté mini manicure calendar, $71, Sephora.

For the beauty lover: Benefit party popper calendar

The twelve days of Christmas just became the twelve days of gorgeous, with this calendar full of deluxe, mini-sized beauty goodies.
Benefit party popper, $54, Sephora.

For the beauty lover: L'Occitane en Provence advent calendar

Have a spa month at home with this calendar; it’s filled with a selection of the brand’s best-sellers, from lush hand creams to aromatic shampoos, lotions and balms.
$49, L’Occitane en Provence.

For the beauty lover: Charlotte Tilbury advent calendar

This luxe kit is packed with Tilbury’s favourites, in a mix of mini and full-sized packaging. Holiday bonus: Each calendar includes Tilbury’s not-yet-launched Magic Night Cream!
The Book of Makeup Magic, $250, Holt Renfrew.

For the beauty lover: Lush advent calendar

Experience the twelve days of Christmas with Lush’s fizzing bath bombs, luxe hand creams, shower gels and bubble bars.
$99, LUSH.

For the beauty lover: The Body Shop Advent Calendar

Experience 24 days of your Body Shop favourites with their prettily boxed advent calendar.
The Body Shop calendar, $99, in stores only.

For the DIY-er: Choose your own adventure calendar

If you’re feeling crafty, count down to the big day with a handmade calendar fullof hand-picked treats. Our home editor crafted this calendar with muslin spice bags and festive ornaments.

Get the instructions: The Marion House Book.

For the Star Wars™ lover: LEGO® Star Wars™ advent calendar

Not just for kids! For those excited about the new Star Wars™ movie, this advent calender helps you count down to both the movie release AND Christmas!
LEGO® Star Wars™ advent calendar, $50, Indigo.

For the dog-lover: Pet Smart advent calendar

Don’t let your canine family members miss out on the fun! Pet Smart has three calendars just for Fido, with grain-free salmon, turkey and chicken flavoured treat varieties.
Advent calendar, $13, Pet Smart.

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