Which are The best Advent calendars? 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. Be sure to check out our other gift guides, including the Best Gifts for Newlyweds, the Best Gifts for Bird Lovers, and the Best Gifts for Golfers. Updated October 2025: We've refreshed this guide with new Advent calendars for 2025.