Top Ten Unusual Advent Calendars and Holiday Gifts
Sometimes giving only one gift for Christmas can feel a little disappointing. All this for one moment of joy?! When you’re celebrating a holiday that only gives one gift in one morning, multi-night gift baskets and advent calendars can extend the fun a little. However, unlike other gifts, you don’t have time to get it before Christmas: if you want your recipient to open one slot every night as intended, you’ll need to read our recommendations and start shopping ASAP.
Save your advent calendar for the week of Thanksgiving as a pre-holiday treat. Most of these are aimed at adults, but if you have a child in your life who lives far away, this is a great way to rock a party look from the heart. They are also ideal for purchasing for yourself. After all, you deserve a little holiday treat too.
Fidget Advent calendar
Are you having a Secret Santa party and don’t know what to give? Consider this advent calendar . Some people don’t realize how enjoyable stimming can be, even for neurotypicals. According to the product description, “These toys can relieve stress, reduce anxiety, and keep kids away from electronics.” They can do the same for adults. This is a great gift for someone in HR or for yourself if you’re counting down the days until the holiday shutdown. And of course the kids will love it too.
Advent calendar for couples.
If you are trying to spice up your relationship with your partner, you can let this advent calendar do the talking for you. However, be warned: This calendar is not intended for children under 18, as some reviewers have discovered. “I knew it had explicit content,” says one review, “but how grossly underrated it was.”
Mindfulness Advent Calendar
If you’re donating to someone who has enough in their life, consider these Christmas-inspired, thought- provoking mindfulness prompts . This can be crucial for those trying to find meaning in their lives.
Gift set of various hot chocolate mixtures.
Treats are meant to be handed out throughout the holiday season, and our capitalist overlords knew it when they made these delicious hot chocolate sizes . These are another perfect gift for work, and they will 100% come in handy on day one if tossed around in the break room.
Advent calendar for your cat.
Those lovable jerks who keep us under control, try to trip us up on the stairs, and sometimes even force us into submission (when we’ve earned it) deserve little treats too. And who knows: maybe if you give them a treat every day before Christmas, they won’t try to knock down the tree? Miracles happen .
Cannabis advent calendar
There’s probably someone in your life who would deeply appreciate the opportunity to relax in the run-up to Christmas. Buy this 420 Advent Calendar Tree , which comes with 24 pre-roll tubes (you’ll have to fill them yourself!).
Advent calendar full of cheese
This calendar is touted as a “cheese lover’s dream come true.” Behind each house-shaped advent calendar door you’ll find individually wrapped British cheese (in flavors including Vintage Cheddar, Double Gloucester and Aged Red Leicester) and everything from pairing suggestions to a ‘fun cheese fact’. This perishable product requires expedited shipping, so please do not delay your order.
Twelve soups for soup lovers
Sometimes the loved one in your life just loves soup. So why not give them these 12 organic (and vegan) homemade Italian soups ? This is the perfect lunch option in the days leading up to the big day.
Steam showers Advent
Sure, it’s more expensive than soups, but cheaper than a therapist, which we all seem to need now more than ever. These 24 shower steamers (in seasonal scents like mint, rosemary + fir, and orange + lavender) are made with essential oils. They also have a high rating. “Each scent is amazing (but not overpowering),” says one review, “turning my shower into a spa!”
Blank advent calendar boxes
Don’t like the little treats on offer? Are you a bit of a control freak? No judgment. Create your own calendar! These holiday boxes are the perfect place to store baked goods, candy, toys, decorations… whatever you think you need.