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Advent calendars that make the wait worth it
IMO, the true kickoff of the holiday season happens on December 1, (or the 12th, if you do the “12 days of Christmas” calendar), as opposed to, say, the day after Halloween. As adults, most of us have to create our own holiday magic, meaning we can’t rely on our parents anymore – or Santa for that matter – to deliver presents. Luckily, we can count on these fun advent calendars (all available in Canada btw) to give us a little bit of that December joy and surprise we had when we were kids. After all, what better way to tweak my morning routine for the holiday season than to start each day with a little treat? And by little treat, I do mean a travel-size moisturizer, not a candy cane.
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A glass a day… makes waiting more fun
Whether you’re at the sommelier level or want to expand your wine palette, this wine advent calendar is a good way to celebrate the coming holidays. You get 12 750-millilitre bottles of wine, including sparkling, whites, rosés, reds, a special orange wine, and a box of chocolates to pair perfectly with the wines.
Grape Witches Classic Advent Calendar, $598 at grapewitches.com
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Spark joy today
You know you want to try everything at Saje, but we only have two hands to shop, right? That’s why this advent calendar from the natural beauty and wellness brand is worth the haul in the mall. You open up the box for the 12 days of Christmas (not 24) for a 12-piece set of its best sellers.
Well Wishes Advent Calendar, $121 at saje.ca
Editor-approved gifts for every person on your list
Good skin is in for December
Admittedly, we snag a tub of the iconic moisturizer when whip through the duty-free store at the airport, but this entire calendar is similar in price to buying two full-size creams. Also, this 24-day advent calendar includes three sizes of products (full, deluxe and minis), as well as ornaments and accessories.
Dr. Barbara Sturm Advent Calendar, $730 at holtrenfrew.com
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Bored by beauty – naur!
Listen, we get it if you don’t want to be eating the same chocolates day in and day out until the big day this December. That’s why we added this intense advent calendar to our list. With over $1,300 worth of beauty prodz, each door you open is unique and fun, including miniatures from Bobbi Brown and Cartier to M.A.C. and Valentino.
Hudson’s Bay Exclusive Holiday Beauty Advent Calendar, $225 at thebay.ca
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Cheers to the season – without the headache
You know craft brewery Collective Arts is out of Hamilton. This year, it’s offering an alcohol-free bevvy advent calendar. It’s a mix (har-har) of beers, cocktails, water, energy drinks and elixirs, without the buzz or hangover. So your beauty sleep won’t be interrupted by this daily treat.
Collective Arts No-Alcohol Advent Calendar, $92 at collectivearts.com
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The season starts after coffee
If you enjoy a daily cuppa jo’, then this advent calendar is right on cue. Get your caffeine fix with a daily coffee capsule from the Vertuo coffee collection. Plus, you get a limited-edition porcelain mug along with a variety of types and flavours of roast and ground coffee.
Nespresso Vertuo Advent Calendar, $55 at nespresso.com
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Pop goes the season
Want a daily treat that’s a whole grain and non-GMO (genetically modified organism)? Check out this foodie advent calendar. This tree doesn’t have presents underneath but inside instead. Each day offers a popcorn snack that’s either sweet or savoury, or both. We dare you to try to resist and make popcorn tree garland. We dare you!
Williams-Sonoma Christmas Popcorn Advent Calendar, $103 at williams-sonoma.ca
What a snack!—Movie night will never taste the same.
Made you blush
Another best-selling kit on our advent calendar list, but this one is the prettiest. With various textures, finishes and formats, each blush will add some colour to your cheeks in shades of pink, peach, berry and terracotta. This is for those who don’t just love to wear makeup but love to collect it, too.
Nudestix 12 Days Of Blush Box 2024 Advent Calendar, $108 at nudestix.ca
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Squeeze this into your calendar
Your ASMR advent calendar dreams have come true. It’s meant for children. I mean, if you want to share it with the kid(s) in your life, go for it. But we won’t judge if you use this yourself. Every door holds a new slime with a bit of something-something to – literally – brighten your day.
Ricochet DIY Slime Kit Advent Calendar, $25 at well.ca
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Saving the bestest for last
Try swapping a daily routine of doom scrolling with doing something that’s good. Like really good. This digital advent calendar will be just the inspiration you need. Each day, you’ll receive an email unlocking a “good deed” that contributes to making the world a better place by addressing food insecurity, conserving the environment, or supporting educational programs. How good is that?
24 Good Deeds advent calendar, $24 and up at 24gooddeeds.ca
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