20 weird (but wonderful) advent calendars you'll find on the internet

Editor’s Note: "Coffee lovers, rejoice! This Grind Coffee Advent Calendar is the perfect countdown to Christmas with 25 days of barista-quality biodegradable coffee pods in 16 delicious blends and flavours, including a limited edition Christmas blend."

Editor's Note: "If you know someone who really loves their Yankee candles, this is the advent calendar for them! Hidden behind each of the 24 doors is a mini Yankee Candle. You've got classic styles but also some festive exclusives. What's more - there’s a Glass Tea Light Candle Holder waiting behind one of the doors."

Editor's Note: "This charming advent gramophone brings a magical twist to festive countdowns. Featuring 24 miniature discs of classic Christmas carols and three recordable ones for personalised messages, it’s a heartfelt way to share seasonal cheer. Exclusively for Fortnum & Mason, this has been designed by Barbara Behr with music by Thomas Schulte-Ebbert, and packaged with gold foil detail, it's a nostalgic keepsake to treasure."

Editor’s Note: “If starting every morning in December with a delicious gourmet brew tickles your fancy, then this is the advent calendar for you. You get 24 drawers filled with premium tea bags of Newby’s fine blends. There are British faves like English Breakfast and Earl Grey and more exotic flavours, like Jasmine Blossom and Masala Chai. And the great thing is you get four individually wrapped bags in each drawer, so there’s plenty for sharing and repeat cuppas. The 10th anniversary box, which features a snowy London scene, is also beautiful and can definitely be reused either as a repeat advent calendar or a jewellery box.”

Editor's Note: "Ok, I'm kind of lost for words with this one. If you know someone who's a major fan of pork scratchings, this advent calendar was literally made for them."

Editor's Note: "Dog lovers rejoice! Your favourite pup can also enjoy a weird but wonderful advent calendar. This dog biscuit calendar includes 24 well-deserved treats for your fur baby.

Editor's Note: "Filed under: unusual but practical. The sophisticated Papier advent calendar is such a treat for stationery lovers (it sold out fast last year!) and the 2025 offering does not disappoint. The limited-edition countdown, worth £200, is a beautiful gift box with 24 individually-wrapped treats, from stylish thank you notes to a pen pouch. Gorgeous!"

Editor's Note: "Want to keep things hot this Christmas? Sexual wellness brand Lovehoney are wishing you a steamy festive season with an advent calendar filled with pleasure toys to choose from. The £99 advent calendar is worth £232 and includes 12 days of pleasure."

Editor's Note: Spice up your holiday season like never before as you countdown to the most magical time of the year with Chilli No. 5’s Spicy Advent Calendar. If you love your hot sauce, spices, flakes, and chilli oils you'll be in your element.  

This is the ultimate gift for those who appreciate bold flavours and are eagerly awaiting Santa’s arrival.

Editor's Note: "Say cheese! This foodie-friendly advent calendar features 24 mini gifts for cheese lovers. Inside you've got 12 Mini Cheese Truckles, 6 Mini Chutney Jars, and 6 Mini Biscuit Packs.

Editor's Note: New this year for Grind, this one’s for the real brew-it-yourselfers. Inside you’ll find 12 sachets of whole bean or ground coffee, each a different blend, so you can grind and brew your way through December. Perfect for cafetières, filters, AeroPress, and espresso machines. 

Editor's Note: "For a musical treat over the festive season, this unusual Gramophone Musical Advent Calendar contains 24 mini vinyl records, each with a different Christmas song, and a mini-record player."

Editor's Note: "Twelve days of noodles? Yes, please! There's nothing like a hot bowl of soup during the winter months, and this instant noodle countdown is bringing all the festive flavours you'll need."

Editor's Note: "Count down to Christmas with a beer advent calendar! This 24-day treat includes a mix of 'stone cold classics, new brews, collaborations and festive one-offs' plus a glass. The BrewDog calendar usually sells out every year - I recommend you order right away so you don't miss out."

Editor's Note: "Keep your feet nice and cosy in the run-up to Christmas with a brand new pair of socks every day! The Happy Socks festive-looking advent calendar is filled with 24 just as festive and colourful cotton socks. As a Happy Socks fan I can tell you its socks are some of the softest around."

Editor's Note: "The most iconic man of the festive season rocks a beard – we're looking at you, Santa Claus! – and there's no doubt every guy, even Father Christmas, would appreciate."

Editor's Note: "Dial up the fun with the Haynes Retro Radio Advent Calendar, which will help you build a working FM radio with throwback vibes. There are 24 parts included in the calendar for you to build the gadget one day at a time, meaning you'll have your radio up and running by Christmas Day."

Editor's Note: "This unique advent calendar for couples features one date suggestion per day, such as ‘Phones off it’s board game time’ or ‘Dance wherever the music takes you’. Even better, you can personalise it with your names *heart emoji*."

Editor's Note: "For fans of STEM projects and toys, this shocking science tricks advent calendar will keep you more than entertained in the run-up to Christmas."

Editor's Note: "If you'd like to start 2026 in a spirit of growth and renewal, a seed advent calendar is for you. There are 24 varieties of wildflowers - sunflowers, daisies, red poppies, marigolds, petunias and more - inside small paper bags. The natural jute string and 24 wooden clothes pins included to display the calendar give it a rustic, artisanal feel."