If you are the parent of a teenager then you will be looking for the best advent calendars for teens and we have you covered with this round-up of the advent calendars your teens will really want this Christmas time.
Advent calendars are no longer just for kids! Today’s advent calendars come in all shapes, sizes and budgets. There are toy advent calendars, lego advent calendars, beauty advent calendars, food advent calendars, and even alcohol-sized advent calendars. You can spend as little as £1 up to £100’s and of course everything in between.
Some advent calendars have products inside that far outweigh the initial cost of the advent calendar which makes them a money-savvy way to get some great products for less.
What is the point of advent calendars?
Advent calendars are not new and can be traced back to the early 19th century. They have always been used as part of a Christmas countdown and German Protestants used to mark the days of Advent either by burning a candle for the day or, more simply, marking walls or doors with a line of chalk each day. Printed advent calendars came later and Gerhard Lang’s innovation of adding small doors was a good idea that first appeared in the 1920s; he is now often seen as the creator of the modern advent calendar.
In more recent years we have grown used to gift advent calendars in which daily surprises are revealed. Small items are opened each day in the countdown to Christmas Day. Now a themed advent calendar is all the rage to welcome in the holiday season and we have put together the ultimate round-up for teenagers.
Are you ever too old for an advent calendar?
Of course not! A Christmas advent calendar is a great gift for everyone and helps everyone prepare for the Christmas season. I cannot think of a better way to countdown to most people’s favourite time of year! In fact, the whole family should have their own advent calendar if you ask me! An advent calendar is one of the best parts and a great way to prepare for Christmas.
One good thing about advent calendars is that many don’t have the year on so it is something worth looking for in the sales as you can often get a bargain branded great value advent calendar and pop it away for the following year – just don’t forget about it before the big day! There are loads of advent ideas for children but it can be more difficult to find a great advent calendar for the teenage years, which is why I have put this round-up together with my own teen kids input!
We really love a photo calendar too and you can create your own personalised calendars easily now using photos that are special to you and your family.
Best beauty advent calendars
Many beauty brands now offer advent calendars and the price can vary from £15 all the way up to hundreds. I look at some of the high-end brands and wish I’d be gifted one but it is unlikely anytime soon! The Charlotte Tilbury stuffed with beauty products is high on my list if anyone wants to treat me! However, these below are more affordable and offer a great way to try a new product or two!
- One of the best has to be the Dove advent calendar which is stuffed with beauty and body care products. The 24-Day Calendar Gift Set includes 3 travel-size and 11 full-size Dove products, as well as 10 gift items.
2. Nivea also has a brand new advent calendar for 2022. A special NIVEA gift set that teens will love! This set includes roll-on antiperspirant, micellar water, day cream, cleansing wipes, shower creams, and a host of beauty accessories including lip balm and sheet masks. This is hot on my list!
3. Another super popular option last year which quickly sold out was the PrettyLittleThing advent calendar it has everything that you need to keep you looking glam this festive season. Featuring £141 worth of all our fave beauty pieces for just over £45, it is the perfect treat for you or a gift for your best dolls. It includes hair care and lots of make up and lip balm. This is sure to sell out again.
4. The Body Shop have three advent calendars available for 2023 these include some of their most popular products from hand creams, sheet masks and more fun finds.
5. I personally have found it really hard to find advent calendars for teen boys but last year the LYNX 24-Day Countdown Calendar Gift Set was a best seller. This includes 6 full-size and 7 travel-size LYNX products plus 11 gift items, packaged in 24 individual gift boxes. The Lynx advent calendar will sell out so buy it now.
Sweet Tooth and Chocolate Advent Calendars
Chocolate calendars are a cheaper option than beauty calendars and here I share our favourite sweet treats that the entire family enjoy.
6. My son’s favourite is the Lindt Advent Calendar which has a selection of 24 finest Lindt Milk chocolates for a festive and magical countdown until Christmas. You even get a Lindt Teddy, the perfect and generous chocolate selection to make December mornings delightful.
7. If your teenagers like American sweets then Hershey’s advent calendar offers their favourite, delicious Cookies ‘n’ Crème treats behind every door. Hershey’s are America’s favourite chocolate candy, in mini treat form.
8. Hotel Chocolat has a Milk chocolate Advent Calendar complete with 24 mellow, creamy chocolates shaped like snowmen, spruces, reindeer and more. This is made according to Hotel Chocolat’s ‘more cacao, less sweet’ mantra. The chocolates are a teen favourite.
9. This Oreo advent calendar will be at the top of many wish lists. Behind each door, you will find a selection of 25 milk and white creamy and delicious Belgian chocolate, coating a delightfully crunchy mini Oreo, each individual hand decorated with sugar paste Christmas decorations by the in-house team. This is available at NOTHS.
Unique Advent Calendar Ideas
10. Fancy a cuppa? Then the adagio Tea Advent Calendar is a great way to count down the days of Christmas! Behind each door is one festive blend after the other to enjoy each day until the big day! You can buy the tea advent directly on the website
Each tea is individually wrapped and pre-portioned for one cup of tea. Choose between loose tea or a pyramid teabag. Teas contain no added sugar, are gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, and vegan-friendly.
11. Many teens love crystals and therefore they will adore the Complete Rock Collection. This satisfying mix of stones and real crystals contains chalcedony, jasper, quartz, fluorite, agate and more. Not only will you get mini geodes and quartz points, but lots of colourful gemstones and more. Great Unique Jewelry. This Christmas Advent Calendar includes a DIY bracelet and necklace, children can DIY a unique gemstone bracelet by themselves, or give it as a gift to family and friends.
12. Another advent calendar that could make the perfect gift for teenage boys is this Electronic Games Advent, it is a high-quality British brand which has now developed a range of electronic model building kits. Each kit comprises all the components needed to create your own version of classic electronic devices and comes with a clear and concise instruction guide. This is already proving to be a best seller on Amazon, so be quick if you want to order one!
13. Young adults will also love the Football Advent Calendar. The 2023 football advent calendar is replete with exciting surprises that would delight and thrill football fans as the 2023 FIFA world cup comes to a close and the Christmas celebration comes close. This advent calendar for kids and adults contains exciting surprises for the 24 days leading to Christmas.
14. There are also charm bracelet advent calendar options and we like the Naler jewelry advent calendar which builds a unique bracelet. The Naler 2022 includes 1 bracelet, 1 necklace and 22pcs charms. Each is well-made and promotes beauty, health, good luck, and healing. Easy to thread for making jewellery; great fun for girls and family and a great gift for craft lovers, women and girls. Enjoy pleasant surprises while you count down the days until Christmas in a fun way.
15. If you want a different take on the traditional advent calendar you could add something different to your shopping list like this Embracing Mindfulness Advent calendar for teens. Mindfulness has been proven to relieve stress, lower blood pressure, reduce anxiety, and promote happiness they have twisted the advent calendar into 24 mindfulness tasks all with Christmas themes. The activities are designed to encourage and build the excitement of Christmas but also reduce the emphasis of the commercialisation, over-eating and general “too much-ness” that Christmas has become. This approach offers busy teens the chance for a little bit of relaxation and emotional well-being every day of the month of December.
Fun Advent Calendars
16. Lego has made many different themed advent calendars including Harry Potter and Star Wars but this year they are adding The Avengers to the collection. The Avengers are loved by many and this festive season they can collect the mini figures of their superheroes the set includes 7 mini figures: Iron Man, Spider-Man, Black Widow, Thor, Captain Marvel, Thanos and Nick Fury, plus exciting items and accessories.
17. Sticking with Lego there is a new Harry Potter Advent Calendar The first 3 doors hide a toy from the first movie, the next 3 – from the second film, and so on include Harry Potter, Sirius Black, Moaning Myrtle, Lord Voldemort, Horace Slughorn, Nymphadora Tonks and Neville Longbottom Minifigures.
18. Do you even have teenagers if they don’t play Roblox, especially younger teens? The Roblox advent calendar will make the holiday season even more exciting. Countdown to Christmas by opening up a door each day to find new holiday-themed Roblox characters and accessories! Mix and match parts to build your own unique Roblox character. Deck out your figures with the included accessories. Each package comes with two redeemable codes to unlock exclusive virtual items on Roblox. Collect all your favourite Roblox figures today! This is available from Smyths, Very and Amazon where it is an Amazon Choice product.
We hope that within this round-up of 18 of the best advent calendars for teens we have helped you find the best option. We have covered a wide price range and we are pretty confident that these cool advent calendars will be well received by even the hardest-to-please teen!
