As it turns out, not only have advent calendars for the 2021 holiday season already started to drop but they're also even more oddly specific than last year's lineup — we're talking beef jerky and limited-edition-sock stuff here. The weird and the wonderful of unique advent calendars aren't just fun, they're actually a good gifting-bang for your buck (especially for those looking to share gifts or wanting to try a variety of products).
It's true, we've got months to go before December. But, why wait? Go ahead and start treating yourself and your loved ones early with this year's biggest advent calendars. Oh, and be sure to bookmark this page if you're interested in checking out more oddly specific options as they continue to drop — we'll be keeping tabs.
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Lady M Advent Calendar
Is it a decorative wreath or is it an advent calendar? It's both! And it's filled with 24 days' worth of artisan chocolates and gummies to satisfy your holiday sweet tooth.
Lady M Advent Calendar, $, available at Food52
Ciaté London Mini Mani Advent Calendar
24 days of teeny tiny mini nail polish? Sign us up
Ciate London Mini Mani Advent Calendar, $, available at Sephora
Man Crates Jerky Advent Calendar
Whatever the occasion, say it with jerky. Whether you're a dad or not, this advent calendar of dried meat is sure to delight the beef jerky enthusiast in your life.
Man Crates Jerky Advent Calendar - Tis the Season, $, available at Man Crates
In Good Taste Wine Advent Calendar
Channel your inner sommelier with this elegant tasting assortment of 24 mini bottles of vino.
In Good Taste Advent Calendar, $, available at In Good Taste
Food52 x Poppy Handcrafted Popcorn Advent Calendar
What better to go with your month-long holiday movie marathon than an advent calendar filled with 24 bags of sweet and savory flavored popcorn.
Poppy Hand-Crafted Popcorn Advent Calendar, $, available at Food52
Happy Socks 24 Days Of Holiday Socks Gift Box
For a truly wild experience, this festive box of 24 holiday-themed socks is basically the "ugly Christmas sweater" of advent calendars.
Happy Socks 24 Days Of Holiday Socks Gift Set 24-Pack, $, available at Happy Socks
The Really Good Whisky Company Advent Calendar 2021
If you or your chosen giftee are more into whisky than wine, then try this London-based company's worldwide shipments of exactly what the name suggests: really good whisky. Aside from regular-sized bottles of the stuff and virtual tasting events, we'd say the shopping highlight is this here limited-edition advent calendar filled with 25 of the finest smashing drams.
The Really Good Whisky Company Whisky Advent Calendar 2021, $, available at The Really Good Whisky Company
Crochet Pattern Bundle: Amigurumi Advent Calendar
If you can't get enough of adorably smol tchotchkes, this itty-bitty crochet calendar on Etsy is a guaranteed hit.
1dogwoof Crochet Pattern Bundle: Amigurumi Advent Calendar, $, available at Etsy
Nespresso Original Advent Calendar
Caffeine lovers can countdown to Christmas with 23 days of Nespresso signature capsules, plus a bonus gift on day 24.
Nespresso Advent Calendar (Original), $, available at Nespresso
Godiva Holiday Luxury Chocolate Advent Calendar
Got a sweet tooth? This mouth-watering gift box is filled to the brim with fancy chocolates for a daily dose of decadence.
Godiva Holiday Luxury Chocolate Advent Calendar, $, available at Godiva
Sterling Forever 24 Days Of Jewelry Advent Calendar
Calling all jewelry obsessives: This chic assortment of dainty earrings is the ultimate present for card-carrying members of the silver jewelry squad. (Also, while $500 may seem steep, think of it as $21 per pair of sterling silver studs.)
Sterling Forever 24 Days Of Jewelry Advent Calendar, $, available at Sterling Forever
Bijoux Indiscrets 12 Days Of Sexy Gift Set
This luxury box is filled with twelve days worth of iconic products from tassels and blindfolds to diamond-shaped vibrators.
Bijoux Indiscrets 12 Days of Sexy Gift Set, $, available at Ella Paradis
Wufers Advent Cookie Calendar
Spoil your pup this season with 24 days of human-grade treats encased in a festive box (that they won't care about, but you will!).
Wufers Advent Cookie Calendar, $, available at Wufers
Fancy Feast Gravy Lovers Adult Canned Wet Cat Food Advent Calendar
We haven't forgotten the felines of R29! Make December the best month ever by (fancy) feasting on 24 days of limited-edition holiday recipes of juicy wet food.
Fancy Feast Gravy Lovers Adult Canned Wet Cat Food Advent Calendar, $, available at Target
Food52 x Stone Hollow Farmstead Advent Calendar
Food52 is full of lust-worthy kitchen goods, but we only have eyes for this rustic advent calendar resplendent with artisanal jams, jellies, pickles, and drinking vinegars.
Stone Hollow Farmstead Advent Calendar, $, available at Food52
Bonne Maman 2021 Advent Calendar
Are you ready for this jelly? If you have a thing for tiny jars of French preserves, then your day just got way better: Upgrade your breakfast game with this Bonne Maman advent calendar, which has consistently sold out year after year.
Bonne Maman 2021 Limited Edition Advent Calendar, $, available at Amazon
Barber Pro 12 Days Of Grooming Advent Calendar
Pamper the guy in your life with this delightful 12-pack of assorted sheet masks to soothe and hydrate skin.
Barber Pro 12 Days Of Grooming Advent Calendar, $, available at Urban Outfitters
Healing Crystal Advent Calendar 2021
Ensure a prosperous 2022 by warding away 2021's bad juju with 24 days of assorted crystals to keep in every room.
Andees Healing Crystal Advent Calendar 2021, $, available at Amazon
Voluspa Japonica Candle Advent Calendar
Who doesn't love a candle? This Voluspa advent calendar stars longtime favorites like Santal Vanille and Baltic Amber alongside seasonally-apropos scents like Spiced Goji Tarocco Orange and White Cypress.
Voluspa Japonica Advent Calendar Candle Set, $, available at Nordstrom
Anthropologie Advent Calendar Tree Pillow
This cozy advent calendar pillow (!) is perfect for holding 24 mini treats to enjoy throughout the month of December (or...now).
Anthropologie Advent Calendar Tree Pillow, $, available at Anthropologie
Cookie Making Advent Calendar
For a true test of willpower, we love this unique advent cal for the home bakers out there; behind each door, you'll find a new ingredient or accessory to be used to make festive cookies at the end of the month (or day, if you open everything at once — which, can't blame you!).
Uncommon Goods Cookie Making Advent Calendar, $, available at Uncommon Goods
Missoma Advent Calendar
This luxe Missoma calendar chock full of gold vermeil bling is valued at over double the price tag, and makes for an unboxing experience like no other.
Missoma Advent Calendar, $, available at Missoma
Inkach Christmas Slime Advent Calendar
A mochi slime advent calendar? Sure, why not?
Inkach Advent Calendar Christmas Slime, $, available at Walmart
Vinebox 12 Nights of Wine
You didn't think that the official beverage of 2021 wouldn't get its own advent cal, did you? Vinebox's fan-favorite vino holiday set is back this year, and if you haven't been quick enough to snag it this year, we suggest picking it up early to gift to your friends and family who've helped you get through an otherwise very trying time.
Vinebox 12 Nights of Wine, $, available at Vinebox
Stag Design Miniatures Drinks Advent Calendar
This boozy take on advent calendars is perfect for celebrating the most festive month of the year with a nip of your spirit of choice.
Stag Design Miniatures Drinks Advent Calendar, $, available at Etsy
McCrea's Handcrafted Caramel Advent Calendar
If you're not much of a chocoholic, then maybe some artisanal caramels will be more your speed. We love McCrea's classic calendar featuring everyone's favorite salty-sweet confection in unique flavors like coffee bean, clove, Hawaiian sea salt, and more.
McCrea's Handcrafted Caramel Advent Calendar, $, available at Uncommon Goods
12 Days Of Hot Sauce Advent Calendar
The cheeky grandma from the Frank's Hot Sauce commercial said it best: "I put that sh*t on everything!" Bring the heat this holiday season with a hot sauce advent calendar, stocked with 12 mini bottles. (We have our eyes on Caroline Reaper and Mango Mild.)
World Market 12 Days Of Hot Sauce Advent Calendar, $, available at World Market
David's Tea 24 Days Of Tea
Canadian brand David's Tea has reprised its bestselling advent calendar this year with 24 festive blends sure to delight any tea snob. (Plus, there's even a matcha-themed one for all the green tea lovers out there.)
David's Tea 24 Days Of Matcha, $, available at David's Tea
David's Tea 24 Days of Tea, $, available at David's Tea
Central Perk 12 Days of Bath Advent Calendar
We're not entirely sure what Central Perk has to do with bath products, but hey – we'll take it. This $30 find contains an assortment of Friends-themed body washes, lip balms, and hand cream, among other finds.
Paladone Central Perk 12 Days of Bath Advent Calendar, $, available at Amazon
Kiehl's Limited Edition Skincare Advent Calendar
The Kiehl's advent calendar is always one of the most hotly anticipated items of the gifting season, and they've done it again with this year's storybook-like calendar inspired. In addition to having excellent packaging from artist Marylou Faure, it's also a great way to nab $245 worth of skincare for just $99.
Kiehl's Limited Edition Holiday Advent Calendar, $, available at Kiehl's
12 Coffees of Christmas Advent Calendar
For a festive brew, make every morning Christmas morning with this array of flavored K-cups.
World Market 12 Coffees Of Christmas Coffee Pods 12 Count, $, available at World Market
Sugarfina Eight Nights of Hanukkah Advent Calendar
This luxe candy calendar is a major upgrade from the cardboard chocolate ones of your youth. Celebrate the Festival of Lights with this kosher-certified assortment of delectable cookies, caramels, and more.
Sugarfina Eight Nights of Hanukkah Advent Calendar, $, available at Food52
A-Sha 12 Days Of Noodles
As a self-professed ramen/instant noodle connoisseur, take it from me (and my dad, who actually introduced these to me — love you!): Taiwanese-style ramen is seriously slept on. This 12-pack includes three popular (and delicious) flavors: Original, onion, and spicy.
A-Sha 12 Days Of Noodles Mandarin Style Variety 12 Pack, $, available at World Market
Lovehoney Best Sex Of Your Life Couple's Sex Toy Advent Calendar
Pleasure destination Lovehoney's back at it again with a blockbuster sex toy advent calendar (valued at over $450) guaranteed to entice and delight. (And they've got options too, including three other cals for folks with vaginas, penises, and those with a penchant for lingerie.)
Lovehoney Best Sex Of Your Life Couple's Sex Toy Advent Calendar, $, available at Lovehoney
Friends Advent Calendar
Could it *be* any more festive? We think not. For Friends superfans, we love this keepsake-filled advent calendar with mini notepads, erasers, magnets, and more featuring nods to the show's most iconic holiday episodes.
Urban Outfitters Friends Advent Calendar, $, available at Urban Outfitters
Meri Meri Enamel Pin Advent Calendar
Whimsical enamel pins are an easy way to trick out any denim jacket or backpack. This adorable 12-day advent calendar features not only festive designs (mini Santa and reindeer), but pins you'll want to sport year-round, too: Butterfly, a cactus, and....a lobster?
Meri Meri Enamel Pin Advent Calendar, $, available at Target
Vecchio Pastificio Di Gragnano 12 Days Of Pasta Gift Box
Whatever it is, say it with pasta. In addition to getting a good laugh, experimenting with twelve unique shapes means your giftee will never get bored with home cooking.
World Market Vecchio Pastificio di Gragnano 12 Days of Pasta Gift Box, $, available at World Market
Nintendo Super Mario Advent Calendar
For the gamer in your life, this retro-inspired Super Mario advent calendar will basically feel like getting an IRL floating Super Star. From tiny figurines to cute accessories, this is a prezzie sure to delight.
Nintendo Super Mario Advent Calendar, $, available at Amazon
Merry & Bright Holiday Deck The Howls with Jerky Advent Calendar
And for the pups, we adore this jerky-filled advent calendar. Who's been a good boy this year?
Merry & Bright Holiday Deck The Howls with Jerky Advent Calendar, $, available at Petsmart
Norman Rockwell Pop-Up Advent Calendar
This illustratated advent calendar — reminscent of a much simpler time — features a month of festive designs from iconic American artist Norman Rockwell.
Norman Rockwell Pop-Up Advent Calendar, $, available at The Met Store
Fancy Feast The Feastivities Advent Calendar
Hey all you cool cats and kittens! Fancy Feast has you covered this holiday with 24 delectable cans of wet food sure to delight any feline.
Fancy Feast The Feastivities Advent Calendar, $, available at Chewy
Sunnylife Candle Advent Calendar
You can never have too many candles. Add 12 mini bougies to your collection with this cozy advent calendar.
Sunnylife Candle Advent Calendar, $, available at American Eagle Outfitters
Man Crates Jerky Advent Calendar
If your idea of the perfect present includes the gift of dried meat, allow us to introduce you to Man Crates' iconic beefy advent calendar (available in two designs). Behind each door, you'll find 25 delectable jerkies in flavors like honey bourbon, whiskey maple, and General Tso.
Man Crates Jerky Advent Calendar, $, available at Man Crates
Mars 2020 Assorted Candy Christmas Advent Calendar
Got a sweet tooth? Indulge in 24 days of M&M's, Snickers, Twix, and more with this Mars advent calendar.
Mars 2020 Assorted Candy Christmas Advent Calendar, $, available at Amazon
Olive & June 25 Days Of Mani Magic Advent Calendar
Nail polish advent calendar — what more could anyone ask for? Make this season your most well-manicured yet with this set of sized-down nail tools, plus seven mini bottles, perfect for getting you everything you need.
Olive & June Advent Calendar, $, available at Olive & June
LEGO Harry Potter 2019 Advent Calendar
This advent cal of LEGO minis of iconic characters and trinkets from the Harry Potter universe is sure to warm the heart of its recipient – yes, even if they're a Slytherin.
LEGO Harry Potter 2019 Advent Calendar, $, available at Walmart
Copper Cow Coffee Advent Calendar
Calling all coffee snobs: Behind the 12 drawers of this elegantly-designed advent cal, you'll find a countdown of festive coffee flavors and creamer pairings to ensure your buzziest holiday season yet.
Copper Cow Coffee 12 Days of Pour Over Advent Calendar, $, available at Copper Cow Coffee
Sephora Collection Wild Wishes After Advent Calendar
Calling all Sephora stans: This luxe beauty advent calendar is sure to delight the most choosy product snobs.
Sephora Collection Wild Wishes After Advent Calendar, $, available at Sephora
The 25 Sauces of Christmas Countdown to Santa Claus
The cheeky grandma from the Frank's Hot Sauce commercial said it best: "I put that sh*t on everything!" Bring the heat this holiday season with a hot sauce advent calendar, stocked with 25 mini bottles. (We have our eyes on Comet's Cayenne Colon Cleanser and Hark! The Habanero Sings.)
BYOB Hot Sauce The 25 Sauces of Christmas Countdown to Santa Claus, $, available at Amazon
Lovehoney Best Sex of Your Life Couple's Sex Toy Countdown Calendar
From butt plugs to bondage, vibrators to vanilla-scented mood candles (and massage oil), Lovehoney's holiday blockbuster item is the sexiest advent calendar money can buy. Maybe that's because it's the sheer novelty of a sexytime-themed advent calendar, but no matter what, there's no denying that this is a serious steal if you're looking for the ultimate couples' toy starter pack.
Lovehoney Best Sex of Your Life Sex Toy Countdown Calendar, $, available at Lovehoney
Better Love Adult Advent Calendar
But wait...there's more? Better Love's advent calendar (which is currently on sale for $20 off the sticker price) contains an impressive $400 worth of sexy accessories — plus a booklet to offer tips and tricks to put the 24 items to good use. After all, nothing's hotter than a steal of a deal, right?
Better Love Adult Advent Calendar, $, available at Ella Paradis
Tiffany & Co. Very, Very Tiffany Advent Calendar
For a cool $112,000, this Tiffany Blue calendar can be yours — or gifted to a very, very lucky friend. The treasure trove of jewelry features 24 days of sparkly delights, ranging from a Tiffany T True bracelet in 18k yellow gold to a rose gold Tiffany Smile pendant accented with diamonds.
Anthropologie Seven Days Of Self Care Advent Calendar
While you're busy finding gifts for everyone on your list, don't forget to treat yourself to a little something special, too! This under-$40 Anthro advent calendar makes for the ultimate self-care kit to ward off any holiday stress.
Anthropologie Seven Days of Self-Care Advent Calendar, $, available at Anthropologie
David's Tea 24 Days Of Tea
If you (or someone you know) is a certified Tea Person (*raises hand*), then there's no better gift than a holiday sampler kit stocked with 24 days' worth of delicious teas from David's Tea. After all, nothing feels cozier than a steaming cup of peppermint tea, right?
David's Tea 24 Days of Tea, $, available at David's Tea
Bosco & Roxy's Bark The Halls Dog Treat Advent Calendar
You didn't forget about Fido, right? Get your furry friend in the festive spirit with a dog biscuit-filled advent calendar.
Bosco & Roxy's Bark the Halls Dog Treat Advent Calendar, $, available at World Market
The Spicery 12 Curries Of Christmas Advent Calendar
This popular British calendar offers 12 sachets of curry spice blends with 12 corresponding recipes to create delicious curries from around the world. It does ship to the U.S. but this second annual curry cal did sell out last year so you don't want to wait.
The Spicery The 12 Curries of Christmas Advent Calendar, $, available at The Spicery
Flaviar Advent Calendar
Between busy travel plans and round-the-clock family time, the holidays can be an understandably hectic time for some. Get into the Christmas spirit and take the edge off with a boozy advent calendar with miniature bottles of tequila, gin, whiskey, vodka, mezcal, and more.
Flaviar Advent Calendar, $, available at Flaviar
Christmas Beard Oil Advent Calendar
Beards need some T.L.C., too! Whether they sport five-'o-clock shadow or a full-on lumbersexual beard, 24 days of beard oil is sure to make any man smile this holiday.
TheBeardedManCompany Christmas Beard Oil Advent Calendar, $, available at Etsy
Downton Abbey Chocolate Advent Calendar
Nothing says, "Welcome to Downton," like a licensed chocolate advent calendar, right? Count down(ton) the days until December 25 with this World Market exclusive item, which can be yours for a reasonable $6.99.
Cost Plus Downton Abbey Chocolate Advent Calendar, $, available at World Market
Mini Bean Bag Animal Advent Calendar
This adorable advent calendar from Urban Outfitters houses 12 even more adorable mini furry friends that can be used as keychains, phone charms and more.
Urban Outfitters Mini Bean Bag Animal Advent Calendar, $, available at Urban Outfitters
Marks & Spencer Advent Jigsaw
This charming jigsaw puzzle advent calendar is the definition of delayed gratification; however, we've got a feeling that there's no better feeling than finally completing the wintery street scene on Christmas Day.
Marks & Spencer Advent Jigsaw, $, available at Marks & Spencer
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