20 Festive Advent Calendars You Can Eat and Drink

New England-based McCrea’s is famous for handcrafted, slow-cooked caramels that come in distinctive flavors like lava sea salt, cafe noir, and single malt scotch. This first-of-its-kind, all-caramel calendar is a great way to sample them all.

To buy: $36; amazon.com

For a truly magical holiday, countdown to Christmas with the help of this Harry Potter-themed calendar. Exclusive to Williams Sonoma, each door is filled with treats straight from the wizarding world, like Fizzing Whizbees, Bertie Bott’s Every Flavor Beans, and Lemon Sherbets.

To buy: $40; williams-sonoma.com

This cheery calendar is sure to put wine lovers in the holiday spirit. Behind each of the 24 windows, you’ll find quarter bottles of a variety of wines, including Prosecco, Malbec, Pinot Grigio, and more. Plus, it ships for free. You’ll want to hurry, though, because last year it sold out in just a matter of weeks!

To buy: $140; macys.com

‘Tis the season to be cozy, and what better way to get your hygge on than with a warm mug of tea? This calendar comes with 24 different herbal, fruit, and green tea blends, which are all Pukka best-sellers. What’s more, Pukka teas are certified organic, gluten free, and vegan. 

To buy: $13; amazon.com

Rather than gifting one of Godiva’s iconic gold boxes, pick up this colorful collection for a loved one. The milk, dark, and white chocolate assortment includes the brand’s most popular classics along with seasonal penguins, Santas, and snowmen — so they’ll get a little bit of everything.   

To buy: $30; godiva.com

For the second year in a row, popular candy maker Sugarfina is celebrating the holidays with a whimsical collection of caramels, chocolates, and gummies. While the brand is known for its alcohol-inspired champagne bears and peach bellini hearts, this is a kid-friendly calendar with apple frogs, baby whales, fruity loops, and teeny gingerbread men. It’s already sold out on Sugarfina’s site, but you can order it from other retailers like Neiman Marcus. 

To buy: $36 (originally $48); neimanmarcus.com

Hidden inside this snowy Victorian shopfront are 24 mini bags of popcorn in a dozen gourmet flavors like Banoffee Pie, Raspberry Cheesecake, and Spuecloos. The award-winning set hails from London, and is free of any artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives.   

To buy: $70; amazon.com

Simultaneously refreshing and comforting, peppermint bark is a holiday staple — and you can have it all season long, thanks to this advent calendar from Williams Sonoma. Count down with tiny snowmen, toy soldiers, Santas, and Christmas trees, all made of delicious semisweet chocolate, creamy white chocolate, and crushed peppermint.

To buy: $30; williams-sonoma.com

Warm up this winter with 25 days’ worth of Louisiana-style hot sauce. The collection uses dozens of different peppers, including banana, jalapeño, habanero, and cayenne, packaged in 2-ounce bottles ideal for tasting.

To buy: $80; amazon.com

Countdown to Christmas with the help of this boozy calendar. From light and creamy to rich and complex, this selection of 24 unique bourbons is a great way to taste batches from world-renowned brands.

To buy: $161; thespiritco.com

Known for its luxurious chocolate pralines, Neuhaus offers limited-edition advent calenders filled with a mix of dark, milk, and white chocolates. This year, the chocolates are filled with praliné, caramel, and gianduja — make sure to get your own before they sell out.

To buy: $47; amazon.com

Whether you love them toasted over an open flame or melted into a mug of hot chocolate, these high-end marshmallows will make this year your sweetest advent yet. The calendar features six fluffy flavors: salted caramel, butterscotch, gingerbread, mint chocolate chip, milk and cookies, and s’mores. 

To buy: $60; amazon.com

Power through the holiday chaos with this caffeinated calendar. Included, you’ll find 24 sachets of different specialty craft coffees that can be prepared in your French press, Chemex, percolator, or Aeropress. 

To buy: $32; etsy.com

Spread the holiday cheer with this wide selection of spirits. The merry mix of 24 miniature bottles includes sips that are perfect for colder temps, like brown sugar bourbon, blood orange vodka, and heritage gin. 

To buy: $50; heritagedistilling.com

For gummy connoisseurs, this fun calendar comes with 24 different kinds of Haribo candies, including soda-flavored, sour, and sweet gummies and licorice. 

To buy: $15; amazon.com

While chocolate advent calendars are beloved classics, this one from Texas-based chocolatier Maggie Louise Callahan thinks outside the box. The little windows are filled with hand-designed chocolates in flavors like espresso cream, pecan pie, and peppermint mocha shaped in fanciful French fries, martinis, rainbows, and more.

To buy: $35; uncommongoods.com

Sip and savor whiskys from around the globe as you make your way toward Christmas. From single malts to luxurious blends, you’ll be surprised and delighted by a new award-winning whisky practically every day of December. 

To buy: $269; thespiritco.com

This very giftable box of tea offers a new flavor for every day of advent. From herbal blends to single-estate brews, you’ll find a slew of warming flavors behind every door.

To buy: $32; saksfifthavenue.com

Made to hold 24 standard 12-ounce bottles, this DIY calendar is a fun way to customize a variety of beer flavors or show off those craft brews you’ve been making at home. Plus, the crate’s jolly Santa and reindeer design is festive enough to set under the tree.

To buy: $30; etsy.com

Ok, so this isn’t technically an advent calendar (which has 24 days), but there’s a reason it sold out last year. Wine subscription service Vinebox is bringing back its wildly popular 12 Nights of Wine, but with a twist. Now, you can choose a "Naughty" edition with sultry whites and brooding reds from regions such as Burgundy and Barolo, or the "Nice" selection with crisp whites and silky-soft reds from classic European regions. And if you can’t decide which side you’re on? Order the "Naughty and Nice" collection with all 24 wines and save 15 percent.

To buy: $129; getvinebox.com