The countdown to Christmas has officially begun, which means Advent calendar season is nigh—and wow, there are a lot of excellent calendars to choose from this year.
With its milk, white, dark and salted caramel chocolates, this posh take on the typical advent calendar is a delicious delight.
Starry Night Advent Calendar, $25, purdys.com.
This calendar is packed full of minis—including body butters, lip balms and sheet masks—from The Body Shop's most beloved collections.
Dream Big This Christmas Deluxe Advent Calendar, $99, thebodyshop.com.
The David's Tea advent calendar is a classic—and a great way to discover your new favourite blend. Behind each door, you'll find a stash of delicious tea to try.
24 Days of Tea, $40, davidstea.com.
From dainty rings to festive earrings, these H&M pieces will come in handy during the party season.
Jewelry Advent Calendar, $35, hm.com.
You'll find everything you need to spruce up your bedtime routine in this pretty starry box, including an eye mask, diffuser blends and essential oil remedies.
12 Nights Of Wellness, $110, saje.com.
Put an all-Canadian twist on your holiday countdown this year! This box contains a mix of K-Cups including hot chocolate and steeped tea.
Limited Edition K-Cup Pods Advent Calendar, $40, costco.ca.
This fold-out colouring book is a great option for parents who want to avoid clutter and encourage creativity.
Colouring book, $13, chapters.indigo.ca.
Squish's advent offering is a sampling of 24 unexpected gummy flavours, including favourites like Prosecco Bears, Chili Ginger Hearts and Wine O'Clock. A vegan option is also available.
24 Days Of Candy Advent Calendar , $39, squishcandies.ca.
Behind every door, you'll find an irresistible treat, like the French brand's best-selling shea butter hand cream.
Signature Advent Calendar, $64, loccitane.com.
Start the day off right with a mini jar of jam, marmalade or honey to pair with your morning croissant. Flavours include Rhubarb & Strawberry, Pineapple & Passion Fruit and Raspberry & Lychee.
Jam Advent Calendar, $40, amazon.ca.
This sparkly box contains four full-size samples (including the beloved Matte Revolution lipstick in Pillow Talk) and eight travel sizes of the brand's most popular products—and you can reuse the box as a jewelry case.
Magic Moon Advent Calendar Vault, $264, sephora.com.
You'll find everything you need to get party-ready this holiday season in this striking star-shaped box, including a selection of lipsticks and Lipglass glosses, as well as M.A.C’s iconic Prep+Prime mist.
Stars For Days Advent Calendar, $195, maccosmetics.ca.
This Nespresso advent calendar includes regular, decaffeinated and flavoured roasts, and you can recycle the cups through Canada Post!
Advent Calendar, $35, nespresso.com.
Sephora's 2019 advent calendar features travel-sized makeup, skincare and accessories from the brand's own collection, including 11 limited-edition products you'll definitely want to get your hands on.
Frosted Party Advent Calendar, $60, sephora.com.
Going from one party to the next this holiday season? Clarins has you covered with everything you need for radiant skin.
24 Days Advent Calendar, $140, shoppersdrugmart.ca.
This decadent collection of chocolates includes seven different kinds of Ferrero treats.
Chocolate Advent Calendar, $21, amazon.ca.
This colourful advent calendar offers a plethora of mini products, from makeup remover and moisturizer to blush and eyeliner.
24 Days of Clinique Advent Calendar, $88, thebay.com.
There's a lot to love about Kiehl's 2019 advent calendar, but we're especially excited to stock up on minis from the Midnight Recovery line.
Holiday Advent Calendar, $120, kiehls.ca.
If you've ever dreamed of spending Christmas at Hogwarts (and who hasn't?), this advent calendar—which contains miniature vinyl figurines of all your favourite characters—is for you!
Harry Potter Toys Advent Calendar, $60, chapters.indigo.ca.
This cheese advent calendar had us at cheese. Enjoy cheddar with caramelized onions, applewood, Wensleydale with cranberries and more!
Cheese Advent Calendar, $34.99, in-store at Pusateri’s.
If you love Volcano, the retailer's signature scent, you'll really love this calendar, stocked with a collection of Volcano-scented candles, soaps and hand creams.
Volcano 12 Days of Christmas, $188, thebay.com.
Together, these 24 easy-to-build toys create the perfect winter scene.
City Advent Calendar, $32, chapters.indigo.ca.
If you need a cup of holiday cheer to get you through December, this spirits-filled advent calendar lets you try a new flavour of gin every day, like Chocolate Orange and Rhubarb.
Mini Gin Advent Calendar, $100, lcbo.com.
For the mani-lover, this calendar is filled with a nail file, 22 mini polishes and one full-size bottle.
Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar, $71, sephora.com.
Made from creamy white chocolate and crushed peppermint candy, these crunchy treats from Williams Sonoma come in a slew of fun holiday shapes.
Peppermint Bark Advent Calendar, $44, williams-sonoma.ca.
Who couldn't use a cute new pair of socks (or 12?)
Women's 12-Pack Advent Calendar Crew Socks, $40, marks.com.
Lily Grafitti, a Montreal-based brand, has put together an advent calendar for stationery lovers that includes notebooks, cards and prints.
Stationery Advent Calendar Box, $98, liligraffiti.com.
Finally, an advent calendar for dogs! (Said your dog.) This one is packed with apple cinnamon-flavoured treats.
Dog Treats Advent Calendar, $20, petsmart.ca.
Fill this reusable advent calendar with your favourite treats and trinkets.
Wooden Advent Calendar, $50, canadiantire.ca.
Finally, an advent calendar for cats! (Said your cat.) Hide the toy inside a new pocket each day.
Cat Advent Calendar Cushion, $20, in-store at HomeSense.
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