Chocolate calendars are the classic and the most affordable advent calendar, but there are now calendars for almost any taste: gourmet chocolate, candy, tea, coffee, hot sauce, cheese, snacks and more.
Check the ingredients and allergen information before you buy, especially for children and anyone with nut or dairy allergies. Many chocolate products are made in facilities that also handle nuts.
Look at the best-by date and plan to store the calendar somewhere cool. Chocolate can bloom or melt near radiators, fireplaces and sunny windows, which is easy to forget when the calendar sits on display. Check the shipping times too, since food calendars are often shipped from the maker and can arrive later than other gifts.
Tea and coffee calendars make good gifts for adults who do not want more sweets. If you would rather pick the treats yourself, a reusable advent calendar lets you fill each day with favorites. Browse all advent calendars to compare.