"There's something undeniably exciting about them. To me, they were the first example of a little treat. I'd get done with a hard day of being an 8-year-old and come home to crack open a cardboard door to eat some powdery chocolate the way a sitcom dad makes a beeline for his post-work lawnmower beer. As an adult, spending just a moment every single day with a special little treat or gift can help you stop feeling overwhelmed by all the tree trimming and gift wrapping and societal breakdowns-enough so you can start enjoying the ride."
"Advent calendars are cooler now than they ever were when I was a kid, and the contents aren't limited to novelty Santa-shaped chocolates anymore. I painstakingly tore into several cardboard doors to get to the bottom of the best Advent calendars. My favorites are below. Even if you start cracking into your calendar after December 1, don't worry; a lot of Advent calendars are just 12 days. Plus, who needs rules? Just double up on treats if you start late!"
Advent calendars create daily moments of delight that recall childhood rituals and offer brief relief from holiday overwhelm. Traditional cardboard calendars with powdery chocolate remain nostalgic, but modern options now span far beyond Santa-shaped sweets. Calendars can contain coffee, alcohol, toys (including Lego), sweets, food, sex tech, beauty products, and various trinkets. Many calendars run for 12 days rather than 24, allowing flexible starts and doubled-up treats if begun late. The selection emphasizes both novelty and thoughtful small gifts, making Advent calendars versatile holiday experiences that blend nostalgia with contemporary product variety.
Read at WIRED
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]