While the time is not yet nigh – the one in which booze is free-flowing, soirées are in full swing and the air is somehow sweeter – the advent calendars are coming out of the woods.
After a long year of dedicated hustle, a luxury advent calendar could be just the indulgence you or your near and dear need, to switch gears from a grindset to an out-of-office state of mind.
16 best luxury advent calendars in 2024
From luxury beauty to premium Japanese whisky, read on for our curated edit of so-far-released luxury advent calendars that will make the Christmas countdown that bit more luxe.
Best chocolate advent calendar
Yours & Mine advent calendar
$127.20 (usually $159) at Koko Black
Australia’s much-loved chocolatiers have crafted this generous calendar for Christmas, with a double hit of daily pralines ensuring you never have to share. Countdown to Christmas with pudding-spiced ganache, Champagne truffles and pistachio marzipan coated in milk and dark chocolate.
Best beauty advent calendars
The 12 Days of Badar
$915 at Augustinus Bader
Boast the glow of the season with the 12-day skincare advent calendar from Augustinus Bader that features full-sized and travel-sized award-winning creams and serums.
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Jo Malone advent calendar
$795 at Jo Malone
This limited edition skincare and scent advent calendar from Jo Malone elevates the aromas of summertime.
Lancome advent calendar – Holiday limited edition
$364 at The Iconic
Featuring the likes of La Vie Est Belle eau de parfum, Hypnôse mascara and the heralded Advanced Génifique eye cream, Lancôme’s beauty advent calendar brings French touch to the season.
La Mer Wonder Express advent calendar
$1125 at La Mer
Serving up silky serums and creams, the 12-day Wonder Express advent calendar from luxe skincare brand La Mer is set to bring the clarity to the season.
Armani Beauty advent calendar
$655 at Giorgio Armani Beauty
From the fragrance of Si to the Lip Maestro lipstick, Armani’s beauty advent calendar features luxury beauty buys.
Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Dreams Come True makeup vault
$600 at Charlotte Tilbury
While not exactly an advent calendar, this makeup vault gift set featuring 14 full-size cult beauty buys is more than a consolation prize if you miss out on this year’s Charlotte Tilbury calendar.
Yves Saint Laurent advent calendar holiday 2024
$642 at Selfridges
Thoughtful decadence is found within this YSL advent calendar featuring 24 of the brand’s most beloved beauty staples.
Charlotte’s Beauty Treasure Chest of Love 12 door beauty advent calendar
$320 at Charlotte Tilbury
Make the Yuletide glowy with the beauty spoils found in Charlotte Tilbury’s 2024 beauty advent calendar such as the Magic Lip Oil Crystal Elixir and Beauty Light Wand in Pinkgasm. Christmas Day glam, sorted.
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Best jewellery advent calendars
Silver, gold and 14ct solid gold jewellery advent calendars
from £395 at Missoma
Missoma’s advent calendars filled with timeless dainty pieces of fine gold jewellery make the 12 days of Christmas all the more shiny.
Swarovski crystal annual edition advent calendar 2024
$1700 at Swarovski
The Yuletide will be a glimmering one with this crystal advent calendar from Swarovski that features ornaments within a holiday train theme.
Best alcohol and tea advent calendars
Old & Rare whisky advent calendar
£799.95 at Master of Malt
Featuring 24 rare and well-aged whiskies, this whisky advent calendar is for the adventurous spirit connoisseur. Cheers to the merry season.
For the Love of Flavour tea bag 24 day advent calendar
$48 at T2
Tea parties can abound in December thanks to this T2 advent calendar that, with fine bone china mugs, infusers, candles, sustainably sourced tea and more, boasts all the makings of a luxe tea soirée.
More luxe advent calendars
Liberty London beauty advent calendar 2024 (sold out)
$595 at Liberty
Offering 28 coveted beauty buys worth over $2000 from the likes of La Mer, Surratt and OUAI, this Liberty advent calendar is heralded not without reason.
Liquor Loot 2024 advent calendar (sold out)
$355 at Hardtofind
Featuring 24 30ml samples of premium whiskies, mixed spirits and gin, this advent calendar is perfect for sharing a tipple or two during the festive season.
Chocolate advent calendar (sold out)
$95 at Messina
Selling out after its debut last year, this calendar showcases the gelato juggernaut’s chocolate-making skills. Pint-sized gingerbread men, mini waffle cone bites, Messinatella truffles and gaytime crumbles are just some of the treats.
What is the point of an advent calendar?
Having Christian origins in 19th century Germany, the adventskalender – known now as the advent calendar – marks the advent season and the countdown to Christmas. Modern calendars usually start December 1 and go to December 25; although the religious start date of Advent varies each year, starting on the fourth Sunday before the big day of feasting.