One of our favorite holiday traditions is indulging in an annual Advent Calendar… or two! A Christmas tradition that began in 19th century Germany, today Advent Calendars have become a billion-dollar industry creating endless delightful options to choose from. Each year, we sort through myriad options to curate our favorite #verytgp selections for you. Whether purchasing for a gift, yourself, or even your dog, we have compiled options at every price point for everyone on your Nice List. But do hurry, as these tend to sell out FAST!
Designed in collaboration with artist and calligrapher Stephanie Fishwick and filled with sweet surprises from BonBon, this whimsical grand galleria is a holiday keepsake in its own right. Created to be treasured, the calendar can be refilled and reused for years to come.
Five Advent Calendars contain a Golden Ticket worth a $1,000 Over The Moon gift card. Could it be yours?
2. THE MET’S WOODEN ANGEL TREE
Add a touch of art with this gorgeous keepsake Advent calendar featuring details from The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Christmas Tree and Neapolitan Baroque Crèche. The Museum’s beloved annual holiday installation features an 18th-century Neapolitan Nativity scene arranged beneath the tree, with a host of exquisitely carved and dressed angels in the branches above the Holy Family—a cherished event of the New York Christmas season.
This calendar offers 24 doors to open as you count down the days until Christmas. The Advent calendar is designed to place your own “surprise” inside each enclosure—a small toy, a mini ornament, a piece of candy, or whatever you wish. Change the items from year to year and create a unique family tradition.
3. MAISONETTE ADVENT CALENDARS FOR GIRLS AND BOYS
Maisonette has the most adorable Advent calendar selection for children, we love them all! From puzzles to charms to robots, they have so many options to choose from. We particularly love these one-of-a-kind options for girls and boys, exclusively curated by the Maisonette experts. Behind each door, discover a thoughtfully curated mix of kids’ jewelry, accessories, kid-friendly nail polish, crafts and creative activities, plus exclusive surprises you won’t find anywhere else… perfect for building excitement throughout December while inspiring creativity, self-expression and holiday memories.
4. HANDMADE NATIVITY MINIS ADVENT CALENDAR
Designed to become part of your family’s Christmas traditions, this handmade heirloom-style Advent calendar can be enjoyed year after year. Each piece is meticulously handmade by amazing artisans.
Beautifully illustrated with a dreamy Bethlehem scene, shimmering golden accents, and a brilliant Christmas star overhead, the keepsake box opens to reveal the manger and ties shut with a rich red velvet ribbon. Even the exterior tells the story with the Three Wise Men making their journey beneath a starlit desert sky.
We also adore Craftspring’s Nutcracker Minis Advent Calendar!
5. MARIE VICTOIRE DE BASCHER’S ADVENT CALENDAR FOR SISLEY PARIS
Offered as a gift or kept for yourself, the Sisley Advent Calendar brings together some of our favorites: skincare, makeup, perfume, and hair care. As an added bonus, it features a beautifully botanical design, created by Marie Victoire de Bascher which you’d almost want to display as a piece of art in its own right.
6. BONNE ET FILOU DOG TREATS ADVENT CALENDAR
Treat your dog(s) with a delectable selection of handmade dog treats including dog truffles, dog bones and dog macarons from Bonne et Filou. Open each window to find a special treat, while counting down to Christmas Day.
All dog treats are locally sourced with human-grade ingredients and handmade in small batches. The box contains 24 treats including 12 dog bones, 8 dog truffles, and 4 dog macarons.
Featured in CNN Underscored: 24 dog treats handmade in small batches, one behind each window of a book-style box.
7. FORTNUM & MASON MUSICAL ADVENT CALENDAR
The Fortnum & Mason wooden Advent Calendar is a highly coveted centerpiece for the timeless home, rooted deeply in the history of the luxury department store’s iconic 181 Piccadilly flagship facade. Designed as reusable, premium keepsakes meant to be passed down through generations, these handcrafted wooden calendars trace their origins to the store’s broader architectural and artistic traditions.
Over the years, the luxury grocer has expanded its wooden calendar lineup beyond basic structures into high-end collector’s items. Each year features distinct mechanical or visual adaptations, generally categorized into a few classic iterations (including one for dogs!), which you can also shop here. Candy refills are available for purchase each year here.
My family has the musical option from several years ago, and it is a treasured favorite of our 11-year-old son!
8. MERI MERI X LADUREE CHARM BRACELET ADVENT CALENDAR
This is the most charming Advent Calendar! Meri Meri colaborated with Ladurée, the restaurant, tea room and macaron specialist, to create this whimsical creation. Over 24 days you’ll receive enamel charms and cotton tassels to attach to a beautiful chain bracelet. It’s the perfect gift for kids (or adults) who adore stylish accessories. The box can also be used as a jewelry box, or to store precious items in, long after the festive season is over.
9. EMBROIDERED HANGING ADVENT CALENDAR
Count down to Christmas with Rifle Paper Co.’s fabric Advent calendar, featuring embroidered, Nativity-inspired illustrations, metallic gold accents, and a stuffed figurine to move through the days of December. The calendar hangs from a dowel with a rope cord for display.
10. LIBERTY BEAUTY ADVENT CALENDAR 2026
There are few places quite as magical at Christmastime as Liberty London! The beloved British department store is back with its highly anticipated Beauty Advent Calendar. Since being introduced in 2012, the calendar has become one of the most coveted of the season. Each box features charming illustrations that celebrate Liberty’s heritage and the historic details of its iconic store. This year’s calandar has been beautifully illustrated by artist Clym Evernden.
Inside are products from brands such as Augustinus Bader, Sisley Paris, Sunday Riley, and Lisa Eldridge, along with a charming Liberty-print drawstring bag. It is quite the indulgence!
11. MAREN BAXTER LIGHT-UP WOODEN ADVENT CALENDAR
We love an Advent Calendar that doubles as a beautiful Christmas decoration, and this charming creation by Norwegian artist Maren Baxter certainly fits the bill. A miniature winter village, complete with quaint houses, evergreen trees, and illuminated windows, sits atop a collection of numbered wooden drawers waiting to be filled with little treats and surprises. There is something wonderfully nostalgic about it, and we especially love the idea of bringing it out year after year as part of a cherished family Christmas tradition.
Another British heritage brand we love is Penhaligon’s. This Christmas, the storied perfume house has taken inspiration from the golden age of train travel, with a charming Advent Calendar reminiscent of vintage luggage. Inside are twelve days of the house’s signature fragrances, candles, and little luxuries for the bath and body. A lovely way to count down to Christmas, with a touch of old-fashioned English glamour.
13. ANTHROPOLOGIE 12 DAY PUZZLE ADVENT CALENDAR
For those who love a good puzzle, we thought this charming Advent Calendar from Anthropologie was particularly fun! Designed to resemble a festive Christmas train, the keepsake box contains twelve holiday-inspired puzzles to put together throughout the season. We love the idea of spending a cozy December evening putting one together, preferably with a roaring fire and a cup of hot chocolate nearby. A delightful little tradition for the whole family!
14. WILLIAMS SONOMA 24 DAYS OF BAKING COOKIES
There is something so nostalgic about Christmas baking, and Williams Sonoma has created one of the sweetest Advent Calendar for the occasion. Behind each of its 24 doors is a little surprise for the kitchen, from cookie cutters and spatulas to decorating tools and other baking essentials. This calendar leans into tradition and we love that. After all, few things make a home feel quite as festive as the smell of freshly baked Christmas cookies!
15. NEIMAN MARCUS WINTER COTTAGE ADVENT CALENDAR
We may have found one of the most charming Advent Calendars of the season! This darling wooden cottage from Neiman Marcus looks as though it belongs in the pages of a storybook, complete with its wonderfully old-fashioned architectural details. The little compartments can be filled with sweets, trinkets, and surprises of your choosing, making it all the more personal. We particularly love the idea of bringing it out each December and making it part of the family Christmas decorations for years to come.
16. LE 30 MONTAIGNE DIOR BEAUTY ADVENT CALENDAR
Leave it to the House of Dior to take a beloved Christmas tradition to extraordinary new heights. This year’s Advent Calendar reimagines the iconic facade of 30 Avenue Montaigne in the shape of Dior’s signature star, opening to gingerbread-inspired scene with a miniature couture gown adorned with flowers. Behind its 24 doors is an assortment of the house’s most beloved fragrances, makeup, skincare, a scented candle and Christmas ornaments. At $800, it is certainly an extravagance, but what a fabulous way to count down to Christmas.
In celebration of the holiday season, CHANEL presents a dazzling limited-edition offering: THE CHANEL CHALET, including a variety of creations and exclusive ornaments. Inspired by Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel’s love of winter sports, the elegant black-and-white box opens to reveal a winter scene with golden slopes and shimmering details, evoking the magical atmosphere of snow-capped mountains.
There’s nothing more timeless and classic than Chanel N°5 for Christmas!
18. BONNE MAMAN 2026 ADVENT CALENDAR
Last but certainly not least, we couldn’t put together an Advent Calendar roundup without including our all-time favorite, Bonne Maman. There is nothing particularly extravagant about this one, and frankly, that is part of its beauty. Behind each of its 24 doors is a darling little jar of jam or spread, with limited-edition flavors especially for Christmas. This simple but mighty calendar has become one of the seasons most beloved calendars. There is nothing quite like opening a mini jar of jam in the morning and anticipating the next day’s. Sometimes the simplest pleasures really are the best.
Below are a few more honorable mentions… Happy Shopping!
Make sure to make your Advent Calendar purchases. They will sell out fast!
