Whilst December is the countdown to Christmas, November is the countdown to advent! With 1st December almost in sight, we can’t wait for the most festive month of the year to arrive so we can open up those lovely little windows, doors or boxes of our advent calendars. Indulging in a little chocolate behind a piece of foil still brings us fond memories of Christmases past, but recently alternative advent calendars have taken the world by storm. From candles to jam, to stationery to tea, we’ve found the best alternative advent calendars for 2024…

The best alternative advent calendars for 2024

Honeywell Bakes Biscuit Advent Calendar

First up on our list of the best alternative advent calendars for 2024 is this biscuit advent calendar from Honeywell Bakes! For those with a sweet tooth, this lovely jar of advent biscuits is a delightfully delicious way to countdown to Christmas. Simply pop open the jar and find the right biscuit for each day, from penguins to polar bears, stockings, stars and gingerbread men. A great idea to share with the family or as a daily treat for yourself…(we won’t tell!)

Bird and Blend Tea Advent Calendar

Calling all tea lovers with this tea advent calendar from Bird and Blend! It’s a fact that there’s simply nothing better than a warm brew of something comforting first thing in the morning, especially during these cooler autumn and winter months! Choose from either caffeinated or decaffeinated and enjoy a beautiful blend each day in the countdown to Christmas.

Martha Brook’s 24 Days of Stationery Advent Calendar

Next up on our list of the best alternative advent calendars is our very own stationery advent calendar, inspired by an enchanted winter woodland! We might be slightly bias but if you’re a fellow stationery lover then this alternative advent calendar is the one for you! Designed to capture the nocturnal magic and folklore mood of Christmas and filled with 24 pieces of pretty stationery inside detailed gold-embossed pockets, this limited-edition advent calendar is not to be missed!

Lauren Aston Design’s Knitting Kit Advent Calendar

It’s a very merry knitmas with Lauren Aston Designs with this advent calendar knit kit so you can create your very own heirloom advent calendar! Once completed, you can either surprise someone else with filling this lovely advent calendar with anything you want, or you can fill it with 24 of your favourite thing as you countdown to Christmas. What a treat!

Joy by Corrine Smith’s Charm Bracelet Advent Calendar

This one is for the magpies! If you’re a jewellery lover, you’ll simply adore this charming (pardon the pun!) charm bracelet advent calendar! Countdown the 12 days to Christmas with a new charm each day to put on a beaded charm bracelet, available in silver or gold. Included in the 11 interchangeable silver and gold charms is a beautiful birth stone initial, making December feel extra special. 

St.Eval Candle Advent Calendar

Next up on our list of the best alternative advent calendars for 2024 is this stylish candle advent calendar from St.Eval. Lighting an advent candle each day in the countdown to Christmas is a wonderful and mindful way to get excited for the big day. Whilst advent candles come in all shapes, sizes and quantities, we particularly love this candle advent calendar, featuring a stunning selection of 24 scented tealights and a gold tealight holder to match.

The Beautiful Book Company Book Advent Calendar

Book lovers rejoice! If you’re looking for a bookish way to countdown to Christmas, look no further. This 24 days of books advent calendar features titles of all genres suitable for adults and book accessories waiting to be discovered in December, all beautifully gift wrapped with each day number and placed into a luxurious white box for safe keeping. We’ll take the lot!

Tiptree’s Jam Advent Calendar

And last but certainly not least on our list of the best alternative advent calendars for 2024 is this quintessential jam advent calendar from Tiptree. If the bus isn’t irresistible enough, the tempting 24 mini jam and marmalade jars certainly will be, with eight different flavours to enjoy each day in December. Yum!

There you have it! We hope this has inspired you to elevate your countdown to Christmas in 2024 to add a little luxury to the everyday.

P.S. Want to get your hands on the Martha Brook 24 Days of Stationery Advent Calendar? On sale now and with a limited amount available, you’ll need to be quick to get your hands on one! Shop now.