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Updated Oct 14, 202421 Advent Calendars for Your Boyfriend to Shop This Year
Expect these to sell out before the holidays even start.
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It's official: advent calendar season is here! If you're shopping for an advent calendar for your boyfriend this year, we'll help you find something festive and fun. There are lots of unique options on the market that go way beyond traditional candy, (although chocolate is never a bad idea in our book). Our top tip for sourcing the perfect one? Shop early. The most popular versions sell out, so you'll need to get your boyfriend's advent calendar sooner rather than later. From cute countdown presents to luxurious holiday gifts for your boyfriend, here are the best advent calendars for guys.
1. Universal Yums Candy of the World Advent Calendar
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Whether you're searching for stocking stuffers for your boyfriend or an advent calendar he'll actually use, snacks are a safe bet. This advent calendar will introduce him to candy from around the world, satisfying his sweet tooth and inspiring his wanderlust. Each day, he'll get to sample four treats and rank his favorites on a scoring sheet. Order it quickly before it's gone.
2. Scentbird Cologne Advent Calendar
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Looking for a men's cologne advent calendar for your BF? Scentbird's fragrance advent calendar will ensure he smells gorgeous all season long. It's stocked with 12 vials of limited edition and designer scents, including Dolce & Gabbana, Versace and TUMI. It's a great gift for a guy who loves switching up his grooming routine.
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3. Uncommon Goods 12 Days of Whiskey Cocktail Cubes
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If your boyfriend considers himself an expert mixologist, he'll love this cocktail cube advent calendar. It's packed with flavors inspired by the 12 Days of Christmas carol, including a Partridge in a Pear Tree and Seven Swans-a-Swimming. He simply has to drop two cubes into water, add liquor and muddle everything to make his favorite cocktail.
4. Fly By Jing Advent Calendar
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Heat up his December with this holiday advent calendar for your boyfriend. A mini jar of Fly by Jing's Sichuan sauce hides behind each door in this 12-day countdown. There's a mix of best-selling chili sauces and brand new flavors, so he can shake up his palate every day. It's one of the most popular 12-day advent calendars for men who love spicy food, and it sells out every year.
5. Chaityco DIY Advent Calendar Box
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Thinking of creating a DIY advent calendar for your boyfriend? This festive countdown box is a good blank canvas for a personalized gift. It contains 24 empty boxes which you can fill with little surprises, like candy, cufflinks and love notes. Bonus: You can reuse it every year to keep up the tradition.
6. Onyx Coffee Lab Advent Calendar
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For the guy who starts each day with a caffeine fix, a coffee advent calendar is a must. Onyx Coffee Lab offers expertly roasted blends in various flavors, from floral and fruity to rich and chocolatey. Each daily packet contains two ounces of whole bean coffee, precisely measured for the perfect pot of coffee. It's a thoughtful advent calendar for your boyfriend that'll warm up his winter mornings.
7. Uncommon Goods Through the Window Puzzle Advent Calendar
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How cute is this advent calendar idea for your boyfriend? It holds 24 mini puzzles that he can put together to create one large festive puzzle. Your BF can enjoy it as a solo project or share it with you as a fun date night activity before the holidays.
8. In Good Taste Wine Advent Calendar
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In Good Taste offers one of the best advent calendars for guys who like wine. It contains 24 mini bottles of red, white and rosé wines sourced from regions in France, Chile, Australia, Argentina and California. It's also a lovely couples advent calendar that'll help you both get into the holiday spirit.
9. Best Choice Products Wooden DIY Advent Calendar
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Finding unique advent calendars for men can be challenging, but we've found something really cool. This wooden advent calendar looks like a holiday village, complete with elves, pine trees and a shooting star topped with Santa's sleigh. It's fitted with LED lights to illuminate the scene and 24 drawers you can fill with tiny treats for your boyfriend.
10. Uncommon Goods Science Experiment Advent Calendar
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Bring out his curious side with this science-themed advent calendar. Every day, he'll get to execute a scientific experiment related to chemistry, biology and physics. Most materials and tools are included, with any additional materials commonly found in most households. He'll get to flex his problem-solving skills and reminisce on days he spent in the high school lab.
11. Flaviar's Whiskey Advent Calendar
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Dating a whiskey connoisseur? If he's been dying to attend a scotch tasting, Flaviar's advent calendar is the next best thing. It's filled with world-class whiskey samples and comes with two glasses, so you can join him for a toast. A tasting booklet is also included to help him appreciate the unique flavors of each sample.
12. Murray's Cheese 12 Days of Cheese Countdown
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Don't be afraid to get a little cheesy when picking out your boyfriend's advent calendar. Perfect for foodies, Murray's Cheese counts down the days to Christmas with wedges of cheddar, gruyere and gouda. Each package includes nine cheeses, four brand-exclusive jams and crunchy oat crackers.
13. Hunny Bee Gift Store Sports Card Advent Calendar
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Did your boyfriend collect baseball cards as a kid? This advent calendar will evoke memories of swapping cards in the schoolyard. It contains 24 cards featuring baseball legends, basketball players, football stars or a combination of all four. It's a cool advent calendar for a guy who loves sport and nostalgic gifts.
14. IMIKEYA Mini Tree Ornaments Advent Calendar
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The best advent calendar ideas for your boyfriend don't have to be expensive. If you're looking for an affordable holiday gift he'll use more than once, get him this festive ornament calendar. For every day leading up to Christmas, he can reveal a new decoration to hang on his tree. We love the playful designs, including cute angels, candy canes and Santa's sack of presents.
15. Senza Fretta Christmas Socks Advent Calendar
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Keep his feet cozy during winter's chill with this sock advent calendar. For 24 days of December, he can slip on a pair of new socks to celebrate the holiday season. With novelty designs like reindeer, snowflakes and fairisle patterns, they'll add Christmas cheer to his daily routine. Psst: A 12-pair version is also available if his sock drawer is almost full.
16. Exit: The Game Advent Calendar
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Test your boyfriend's puzzle-solving skills with this unique advent calendar for him. Each door opens to a room with a riddle to solve. Once he answers it, he'll know which one to open the next day. It comes with cards, a decoding table and a storybook to guide him through the exit game. If he gets stuck he can consult the help book or ask his genius partner (AKA you) for assistance.
17. Bimble and Bolt Runners Advent Calendar
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Still looking for ideas for an advent calendar for your boyfriend? Take inspiration from his daily routine. If that involves keeping fit, he'll be excited to unwrap this running advent calendar. Ideal for marathon runners and casual joggers alike, it's crammed with comfy socks, snacks, hydration boosters and gels to help him hit the road.
18. Williams Sonoma Popcorn Advent Calendar
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If his favorite holiday tradition is binge-watching Christmas movies all December long, he'll love this popcorn advent calendar from Williams Sonoma. It's shaped like a Christmas tree and holds 24 bags of popcorn kernels in sweet, savory and spicy seasonings. Snag a pair if you're planning a movie marathon together.
19. LEGO Minecraft Advent Calendar
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Searching for gift ideas for a gamer boyfriend? Level up your holiday shopping with this Minecraft-themed LEGO advent calendar. It's filled with eight collectible minifigures (like Alex, Steve and a Creeper), along with accessories and a fold-out mat for a festive display.
20. The Met Store Avian Holiday Pop-Up Advent Calendar
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The Met Store is a treasure trove of unique keepsakes, but it also has unusual advent calendars for him or her. This pop-up calendar will appeal to a boyfriend who loves art. Inspired by Adolf Dehn's Avian Holiday watercolor painting, each door hides a paper bird he can hang on the fold-out tree. On Christmas Day, he can top off the birds' nested tree with a gold star.
21. Walker's Shortbread Cookie Advent Calendar
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He'll feel like he's dining at the North Pole every time he pairs his morning brew with one of these shortbread cookies. Walker's advent calendar celebrates the holiday season with festive shapes like stars and evergreen trees. They've used the same four-ingredient shortbread recipe for over a century, so you know every bite will be soft and delicious.
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