With Christmas right around the corner, there is no better way to count down the days to this festive holiday than with a fun advent calendar. These whimsical calendars can be traced back to the 19th century, where families would mark the days leading up to Christmas Eve with chalk.
While these calendars used to be filled with pictures, chocolates, or scriptures, various industries have become increasingly creative and are filling them with unique gifts instead. From craft beer to luxury skincare products, here are some of the best advent calendars to pick up in Singapore this festive season.
Kiehl’s
Kiehl’s advent calendars always pack a punch. Designed by French artist Marylou Faure, this year’s calendar features a holiday-inspired illustration of New York City. What’s even more attention grabbing is the fact that its calendar is made with fully recycled paper. Within each rectangular box, look forward to 24 unique gifts that include cleansers, face masks, facial serums, and moisturisers. Order here.
T2 Tea
December is the perfect time to wind down, relax, and reflect on the past year — so why not do so with T2 Tea’s tea bag advent calendar? Get your cups ready and look forward to 24 different flavoured tea sachets including chai, eggnog, and strawberries & cream. Not only do the treats sound enticing, but the advent calendars are covered in stunning artwork that look great as holiday home decor. Order here.
Chanel
Nothing says “treat yourself” than with Chanel’s luxurious advent calendar. This epic N°5 shaped calendar features 27 gifts numbered from 5 to 31. Expect mini and full-sized fragrances, makeup, and other surprises within this box. Look forward to limited edition pieces, including a bracelet, hand cream, and N°5 bath soap. The hardest part will be refraining from opening all the boxes before Christmas — it will be the ultimate test for self-control. Limited quantities available here.
Thirsty Beer
Beer lovers can revel at Thirsty Beer’s latest music-themed advent calendar. Each calendar features 24 curated beers, each delicately wrapped in a cassette player. Look out for its exclusives and new releases, too. On top of that, pre-order early and receive a Christmas edition Thirsty beer glass, while stocks last. As last year’s advent calendar sold out in November, get your hands on this box now to avoid disappointment.
Lady M
For a little treat each day leading up to Christmas, get your hands on Lady M’s advent calendar: this highly anticipated gift features24 sweet treats hidden in a red-and-gold wreath box. If that does not get you in the festive spirit, each box also comes with LED lights and a gold chain for you to hang up as decor. Within each box, look forward to sweet delights such as dark chocolate gingerbread, strawberry jelly, andcrème brulée almonds. In addition, receive its signature nine-inch mille crepe with each purchase. Order here.
Drinks By The Dram
Gin aficionados can revel in this premium gin advent calendar. Expect 24 different 30ml wax sealed drams curated by some of the most excellent gin producers around the world. Anticipate classic and new expressions including Hendrick’s Lunar Gin, Bathtub Gin and Jinzu Gin. Enjoy a glass of gin every day until Christmas — have it neat, as a highball, or even in a cocktail. Not a fan of gin? Drinks By The Dram also offers advent calendars for various spirits from rum to whiskey. Order here.
