The 30 Best Advent Calendars For Men, Packed With Every Kind Of Treat (2024)

24 Days Of Chocolate Confections

Godiva’s advent calendar is the ultimate treat for the guy with a sweet tooth. With festive but simple packaging, he’ll get right down to business—and by that, we mean enjoying the assortment of milk, dark and white chocolates that are hiding behind the box’s 24 doors.

Mixers And Bitters For Creating Craft Cocktails

Craft cocktails are certainly in his future with this advent calendar from Williams Sonoma and Woodford Reserve. While the eight-day countdown doesn’t include actual alcohol, it does include everything else he’ll need to concoct his favorite bourbon-based drinks, from barrel-aged bitters to premium mixers.

Sweet Treats In An Illuminated Wooden Display

Any guy who respects the art of presentation will revere this Harry & David offering. Below its glowing battery-operated Christmas scene, the traditional wooden advent calendar has 24 drawers brimming with treats. He’ll get to indulge in chocolates—truffles, coins and mints—and shortbread cookies. Best of all, he can save the display to restock next year.

Flavorful Chili Sauces That Bring On The Spice

Shopping for a food advent calendar for your guy who likes to experiment in the kitchen? You’re in luck, because Fly By Jing’s holiday box houses 12 days’ worth of Chinese chili sauces. Featuring a mix of the brand’s bestselling jars and brand-new flavors, it’s guaranteed to spice things up in the best way possible.

Gourmet Nuts For Serious Snackers

The serial snacker will go, well, nuts for Neil Edley’s 12-day advent calendar. Each of 12 tins is filled with 2 ounces of gourmet nuts, with a variety ranging from salted pistachios and smoked almonds to flavor-packed trail mixes and nut blends.

Fresh Spices From India's Finest Farms

Whether he is a seasoned chef or just binge-watched The Bear, the guy who likes to add flavor to every meal will appreciate Vahdam India’s 24 Spices of Christmas countdown. He can get as creative in the kitchen as his heart—er, stomach—desires with two dozen authentic single-origin spices, all of which have been freshly sourced from India’s finest farms.

An Ongoing Mystery With Daily Riddles

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If he loves an escape room challenge, he’ll have a blast with Exit: The Game Advent Calendar. Behind each door of the 24-day puzzle is a card with a riddle that will help solve the mystery at hand: A Hollywood star has vanished while filming a Christmas movie. As he solves each clue, he’ll discover which door to open next.

Mini Holiday-Themed Jigsaw Puzzles

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If his game of choice is a puzzle, this is the advent calendar for him. Made by New York Puzzle Company, the gift box contains 24 smaller boxes filled with miniature jigsaw challenges. Each sustainably crafted puzzle has 100 pieces and, when solved, brings one of The New Yorker’s yuletide-themed magazine covers to life.

A Series Of Tech-Savvy Electronic Challenges

A coding advent calendar? Why yes, it does exist. This countdown from British brand Eight Innovation is practically made for your favorite tech guy. For 24 days straight, he’ll be challenged to build a circuit-based electronic game like a slot machine, code cracker and wire maze. He’ll receive diagram instructions to aid in each adventure, and they’ll become more difficult as he opens each new door.

A Dream Team Of Collectible Football Figures

If he lives for football season, he’ll appreciate the novelty of Funko’s NFL-themed advent calendar. For 24 days, he’ll unbox the brand’s signature 2-inch figures—called Pocket Pops—created in the likeness of the league’s star players. If he’s lucky, his lineup will feature his favorites from the field.

NBA Collectibles With A Court-Shaped Puzzle

If basketball is his sport of choice, opt for Teenymates’ NBA advent calendar. Every day, he’ll get to open a window of the box to find a miniature figure that represents one of the league’s best players. He’ll also receive a 24-piece court puzzle and a fold-down stadium play mat to set his new pals up accordingly. There’s an NFL version available, too.

Luxury Skin, Hair And Wellness Products

That’s right: Liberty London’s iconic beauty advent calendar has a men’s counterpart. The curated assortment of 28 products includes fragrance, skincare and haircare items, as well as more general wellness products (a candle, toothpaste and deodorant). Of the items, 14 are full-sized—including Acqua Di Parma Colonia Body Lotion, Dermalogica’s Special Cleansing Gel and a pack of 111 Skin eye masks—but he’ll get plenty of travel-sized goodies from the likes of Creed, Korres and Philip Kingsley, too. Valued at $970, it’s pretty much a steal for the well-groomed guy on your list.

Daily Surprises In The Form Of Skincare Saviors

If he takes good care of his skin—or is constantly “borrowing” your products—treat him to this gift set from Kiehl’s. It’s a different take on the classic advent calendar; instead of doors to open daily, he’ll just reach into the box and grab one wrapped cream, salve, cleanser or the like for 12 days straight.

A Bundle Of Memorable, Long-Lasting Scents

Expand his fragrance collection with Maison Margiela’s holiday countdown. The limited-edition box features seven drawers filled with miniature versions of the brand’s popular gender-neutral eau de toilettes, bath products and scented candles, all of which are from the Replica collection and meant to induce a feeling of nostalgia.

Two Dozen Coffee Pods With Festive Brews

The coffee drinker whose Keurig is his BFF will appreciate the brand’s holiday sampler. He’ll get 24 days of warm and toasty beverages—plus a few iced options—from the likes of Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, McCafé, Lavazza, Cinnabon, La Colombe Coffee Roasters and Swiss Miss.

A Candy Countdown Inspired By The Peanuts Gang

The guy who loves a bit of nostalgia around the holidays will be charmed by Williams Sonoma’s Peanuts advent calendar. Behind the box’s colorful doors are 24 delectable candies including milk toffee crunch squares, dark chocolate mint squares, coconut crèmes and more. Each treat is wrapped in Charlie Brown-inspired packaging, of course.

Classic Lip Balms In Christmas Flavors

Every guy could use a full-on ChapStick stash—especially during mistletoe season. The beloved brand’s advent calendar includes a dozen lip balms in classic Christmas flavors like Candy Cane, Cake Batter, Graham Cracker and Vanilla Icing. Sweet, indeed.

A 24-Day Whiskey-Tasting Adventure

Toast your favorite whiskey enthusiast with this advent calendar from Flaviar (which also makes our favorite spirits subscription box). The box contains 12 mini bottles of bestsellers and new releases so he can discover new favorites while still enjoying the classics. He’ll also get two Glencairn tasting glasses to really get him in the holiday spirit.

One Craft Beer A Day, For 12 Days

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Does he like to crack open a cold one every night? If so, City Brew Tours’ 12 Beers of Christmas advent calendar should be right up his alley. He’ll receive a dozen different craft beers—hoppy IPAs and sour ales included—from small independent breweries around the U.S. To add to the fun, he’ll also get surprise gifts, tasting notes and access to interactive virtual tastings.

Daily Pours Of World-Class Wines

If wine is his drink of choice, Vinebox has him covered with two different 12-day offerings this year. The European Holiday Collection boasts a dozen 100mL vials from Italy, France, Spain and Portugal, while the Coastal Holiday Collection focuses on wine-country blends from Southern California up to Washington State. (A “24 Nights of Wine” option will get the true vino connoisseur both boxes.) No matter what you decide, it’ll come with tasting notes, an art print and access to sommelier-led virtual tasting videos.

Colorful Pairs For Sock Collectors

Every guy could use a sock drawer refresh—and for those who like collecting unique pairs, a new one a day for 24 days is pretty awesome. The Happy Socks advent calendar toes the line between playful and practical, thanks to the brand’s colorful prints and patterns.

Bookish Surprises For The Bibliophile

This unique advent calendar is for the bookworms who prefer literary gifts over sweets during their holiday countdowns. Voracious readers will find bookish trinkets behind each of the 25 doors, including a variety of stickers, holiday ornaments, rubber stamps, a reading Bingo card and magnetic bookmarks. What’s more, the packaging is sturdy and adorned with beautiful graphics.

A Savory Snack A Day To Keep Cravings At Bay

There’s bound to be a guy on your list who prefers savory to sweet. The 12-day Cowboy Countdown is packed with chewy beef sticks flavored with either cajun seasoning, habanero or teriyaki. The carnivore in your life will have the jolliest—and tastiest—holiday season ever.

Freeze-Dried Desserts T-Minus 12 Days To Christmas

This one-of-a-kind advent calendar is for the wannabe space travelers on your list. NASA fans will find 12 freeze-dried astronaut ice creams inspired by the Apollo 7 space mission inside this rocket-shaped box. Flavors include classic bites of Vanilla and Chocolate alongside adventurous ones like Banana Bubbles With Cocoa Glaze and Chewing Gum–Flavored Mini Balls.

Sweets That Would Impress Buddy The Elf

Buddy the Elf’s four favorite food groups—candy, candy canes, candy corn and syrup—are all represented in Williams Sonoma’s Elf advent calendar. Any Will Ferrell fan will recite his favorite movie lines as he counts down the 12 days to Christmas, noshing on Buddy’s aforementioned sugary staples plus caramels, chocolates, peppermint taffy and more. There’s even a Mr. Narwhal sugar cookie.

Buildable Star Wars Models For A Dose Of Nostalgia

The force will be with any Star Wars fan who receives this nostalgic Lego countdown. With 368 pieces inside, he’ll get to build miniature versions of 25 years’ worth of legendary Star Wars-themed models and collectible figures. As he recreates some of his favorite scenes (think: Yoda’s Jedi Starfighter, a Mandalorian gauntlet and Darth Vader’s castle), he’ll feel like a kid all over again. (There’s a Harry Potter version too, should that strike his fancy).

Iconic Collectibles Based On 'A Christmas Story'

If he tunes in to the annual A Christmas Story marathon on cable every year, this advent calendar from Jaaks Pacific will be the equivalent of a Red Ryder BB gun. Inspired by Ralphie’s adventures in the classic 1983 film, its 24 windows hold 1-inch collectibles of the iconic leg lamp, pink bunny suit and “fragile” box, to name a few. He’ll enjoy reminiscing, and you won’t have to worry about anyone shooting an eye out.

Little Luxuries That Were The Favorite Of Williams Sonoma's Founder

Sometimes “luxury” doesn’t have to mean extravagance. Take it from Chuck Williams, the late founder of Williams Sonoma, by whom this advent calendar is inspired. In it, you’ll find 24 of the tastemaker’s favorite indulgences for the home and kitchen. These include condiments like Edmond Fallot Mustard, seasonings like a mini Jacobsen Flaked Sea Salt tin, an assortment of decadent peppermint bark bites and other confections, and, of course, cookware-inspired ornaments galore.

A Dapper Pick Inspired By 007

Seven Decades Of James Bond is a limited-edition calendar that’s only produced in a series of 1,000, making it the perfect gift for that extra-special guy. Everything about this package is thoughtful, from the red dots embossed on the front of the sleek keepsake box—which bring to mind the iconic gun barrel opening sequence—to the collectibles found in its seven drawers that will take your recipient through the franchise’s 25-film history. The contents, which have a combined retail value of over £350 (that’s $450), include Isthmus Casino hand-carved marble coolers, limited-edition Vesper socks and a hand-embroidered linen pocket square.