LIST: Advent calendars worth getting this year
Now that the whirlwind year is winding down, the holidays are your non-negotiable opportunity for maximal self-reward.
And what better way to do this than by getting yourself those little daily doses of joy: The Advent calendar.
This special box that holds 12 or 24 individual surprises, one hidden behind each numbered door for the first 24 days of December. Instead of one gift on Christmas Day, you get to unbox a new surprise every single morning leading up to the holiday.
It's still not too late to get yourself one, ahead, here are some Advent calendars worth buying.
The Body Shop
The Body Shop's annual Advent Calendar this year is curated to nourish, nurture, surprise, and dial up midwinter merriment.
The calendar includes 24 products ranging from shower gels, shampoos, sheet masks, balms, body butters, and scrubs. The Classic Beauty Advent Calendar can be purchased from The Body Shop for P5,995.
Crocs
This season, you can fully embrace the holiday spirit with the Crocs Jibbitz Advent Calendar, which is packed with a dedicated collection of 26 holiday-inspired Jibbitz—one daily surprise for your clogs and slides!
It is available at Crocs Philippines for only P2,995.
Sonny Angels
Anik-anik girlies, rise! Sonny Angel Philippines has come up with an Advent calendar, where buyers can experience the joy of unboxing blind boxes... but 13 times more.
The Sonny Angel Advent Calendar features 11 mini Sonny Angels dressed in festive Christmas colors, including characters like rabbit, lion, penguin, starfish, rose, candy, carrot, fawn, French bulldog, and sunflower.
It also comes with two secret figures, either White Bear & White Robby Angel or Red Bear & Red Robby Angel.
Available at the Sonny Angel Philippines Lazada Store for P8,999.
Rom&nd
Can't get enough of K-beauty products? Get the Rom&nd’s Chemi Heart Advent Calendar! This 12-day advent calendar includes mini and full-sized Romand products.
Available through Rom&nd Philippines on Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok Shop for P2,495.
Lego
LEGO has come up with a LEGO Minecraft 21280 Advent Calendar 2025, featuring 24 buildable Christmas surprises perfect for kids aged 7 and up. It includes mini figures and collectibles like Alex wearing a Creeper™ sweater, and Steve wearing a snowman sweater with a diamond helmet and pickaxe.
Available at the official Bankee Bricks for P2,799.
Timezone
Turn your arcade date into a holiday bonus as Timezone Philippines offers a free limited-edition advent calendar for customers who load P4,000 and instantly upgrade to a Blue Elite Card. Better yet, the P4,000 load is discounted to P2,950.
Available for in-store purchase at participating Timezone branches until Dec. 14.
Auro Chocolates
Need some sweet treats? Savor the Advent season with Auro Chocolates’ Limited Edition Filipino Chocolate Advent Calendar, crafted using premium Philippine cacao. Available at aurochocolate.com, LazMall, or in-store at their café for P2,450.
Venchi
Here are more sweets for you this Christmas! This year, Venchi collaborated with Italian artist Bureau Alice for its Venchi Wood Advent Calendar (P7,900). Its design reflects the warmth and whimsy of an Italian Christmas, serving as a timeless display piece merging creativity and tradition. Behind each number door, a Venchi chocolate awaits.
Available for a limited time at Venchi Central Square, BGC, and Venchi The Podium, Ortigas.
Nespresso
Get ready to discover new flavors with the Nespresso Advent Calendar Collection.
Whether you crave an intense, bittersweet kick or prefer smooth, creamy, full-bodied drinks, Nespresso has curated the perfect daily surprise for your taste.
This limited-edition Festive Collection is ready for you online, via the Nespresso app, or at Nespresso boutiques and pop-ups.
