In Western tradition, there are four Sundays during Advent leading up to Christmas, but Advent has morphed to cover the first 24 days of December whether it is four Sundays or not. Following modern practices, you should open your first window or door on December 1, depending on the calendar you choose. Whether you’re looking for advent calendar fillers for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, older kids, teenagers or adults, this gigantic list of advent calendar gifts should give you lots of ideas about how to fill your advent calendar. Typically, these calendars are made out of wood, cardboard, or fabric with small boxes or pouches that contain surprises.

At SoSweet, we pride ourselves on offering a unique, high-quality selection of Advent Calendars that cater to all tastes. Here's why you should choose us: Miniature hair brush (consider getting a Wet Brush Pro if your toddler’s hair is difficult to untangle) While there are lots of advent calendar gift ideas in this article that DON’T involve candy, we thought we’d start with the classics.

Best Advent Calendars 2023

Cupcake liners (consider getting ones with colourful designs, Christmas-themed ones that you can use for your holiday baking, or a set of zero-waste silicone liners that can be reused again and again) Whatever the reasoning, if you’re sitting there wondering, “What can I put in my homemade advent calendar?” and no ideas spring to mind, we’ve got you covered.

Perhaps you’re not a fan of the ingredients that go into the tiny chocolates in store-bought calendars (or your kids have food intolerances like ours do, and they can’t eat them anyway). It’s that time of year again—the time to put up the Christmas lights, decorate the tree and blast Christmas carols on the radio because it’s finally considered “acceptable” (even though you actually play them year-round). Do you have a baby, toddler, preschool-aged or elementary school-aged boy or girl living at home? Whether you’re looking for baby advent calendar fillers or advent calendar ideas for older kids, you’ll definitely find what you’re looking for in this list! Board game pieces (spread out the pieces and play the game together once all of them have been collected) Both of Moo Free’s chocolate alternative advent calendars contain their much-loved free-from chocolate, which is made using organic cocoa beans and, you guessed it, no milk or dairy products! Their milk and white chocolate alternatives are a real treat, that will only add value to your shelves.

Sweets, But Make it Gourmet

We've observed the evolution of advent calendars, where tiny trinkets, beauty baubles, and aromatic essences have made their mark. Yet, at SoSweet, we believe in celebrating the profound joys reminiscent of simpler times. When the allure of a single sweet could light up our faces, making the anticipation of Christmas a thrill in itself. Picture this: a beautifully crafted calendar, each of its 24 doors guarding a childhood memory. Fried Eggs that conjure days of mischief and mirth; Fizzy Cherries that burst with a tangy surprise; Watermelon Slices that aren’t your typical fruit, but a taste of pure, unbridled joy.