Luxury Advent calendars mash up tradition and modern consumer culture. But with exorbitant prices come high expectations — and sometimes spectacular PR disasters, such as Chanel's infamous Advent ...

What's a better way to count down the days until Christmas than with ... pickles? Advent calendars are a popular way to count down to Christmas, with a surprise each day. More traditional Advent ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Food-focused advent calendars targeting adults have become a luxury craze, driven by the unboxing trend. Options ...

A glass of whiskey, surrounded by Christmas decorations, gift boxes and candles. Whiskey Advent calendars have soared in popularity and offer a curated introduction to whiskeys from around the world.

Why settle for tiny pieces of chocolate when you could unwrap a Pokémon card, a Funko Pop or a Star Wars LEGO ship instead? Advent calendars have gone full geek mode, with options for fans of movies, ...

Being a nerd is a year-round commitment. That includes how we keep time during the most wonderful time of the year. While some people count down the days to Christmas with traditional advent calendars ...

Whisky math in action: taste dozens of premium drams without buying 24 full bottles. There are some incredible whisky advent calendars out there this year—beautifully presented and carefully curated ...

We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. Remember the SNL “Christmas Morning” sketch—the one where the whole family unwraps a bounty of perfect gifts ...

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But if chocolate's not your thing (or it is, but you're looking for a more impressive/unconventional cally to gift to a friend this year), there are *so* many other options (FYI, you can never go ...