This Classic Find Can Actually Help You De-Stress During the Holidays
It’s the gift that keeps on giving, basically.
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The countdown has begun, so why not mark every day leading up to Dec. 25 with a treat? The season is stressful enough as it is! An advent calendar is a fun way to celebrate the season and add a little bit of joy to your day—if you’re not familiar, it holds a small treat, gift, craft, or any tchotchke, really, for each day leading up to Christmas. You get to open one of those surprises daily, so it’s kind of like the gift that keeps on giving.
There are so many different types of calendars, too—ones for wine lovers and foodies, others that contain beauty and self-care goodies, some for crafty friends, and there are even calendars for your furry friends. Like I mentioned above, the holidays can get stressful and hectic, so you can use an advent calendar as a wind-down ritual at the end of the day (open one after a long day at work) and to avert any grinch-y feelings that may come up. Want to snag one for this year? I’ve compiled a list of some of our favorites from Western-based brands. (Interested? Don’t hesitate; they’re selling quickly.)
Take a Look at Some Advent Calendar Options Below
Williams-Sonoma Chuck’s Luxury Advent Calendar
Yes, at $300 this advent calendar is a splurge, but trust us, what’s inside is worth it. Each day you’ll find treats and gifts like jams, olive oil, peppermint bark, spice blends, ornaments, and more.
Galison Michael Storrings Snowscape Advent Calendar
Instead of getting a treat each day, you get an activity to do with this advent calendar. You’ll have fun with your loved ones getting into the holiday spirit with activities like “boogie to the tune of ‘Jingle Bells’” and “Listen for Silver Bells.”
Tea Forte Warming Joy Advent Calendar
Tea lovers will enjoy trying out different blends each day with this advent calendar. The offerings include a variety of tea types, like black, green, white, and herbal.
Voluspa 12 Day Advent Calendar
You can either keep all the candles in Voluspa’s 12-item set, or you can keep some for yourself and gift the rest to others.
Food52 Onyx Coffee Lab Advent Calendar
This option lets you fuel your coffee obsession—each day you’ll get two ounces of artisan whole bounce (enough for two cups).
Alo Advent Calendar
You get lots of beauty and wellness goodies here. Some items include a multi-balm, a Magnesium Reset Spray, dry shampoo, and more. You even get an Alo Moves subscription and a $25 Alo gift card.
In Good Taste Wine Advent Calendar
If your favorite time of day is wine time, In Good Taste’s calendar is right up your alley. Each day you’ll get a mini wine—they’re sourced from Spain, Sicily, California, and beyond. Along with the bottle, you’ll also get an email each day that’s a guide to the wine you’re drinking.
Target Wondershop Holiday Dog Treats and Toys 12-Day Advent Calendar
It’s easy to celebrate the 12 days of Christmas with your pup thanks to this advent calendar. It features six treats and six toys.
Saje Joy to the Season Advent Calendar
You get to unbox 12 best-selling wellness essentials in Saje’s calendar set. The travel-sized items include body butter, skincare, aromatherapy diffuser blends, and more.
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