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Advent calendars used to be the purview of children, but not anymore. Today, there are limitless Christmas countdown options on the market, including many geared toward those with a Y chromosome. From beer and whiskey to jerky, hot sauce, toiletries, and more, here are all the 2022 Advent calendars we think the men in your life will appreciate this holiday season.
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$90 from Man Crates
This Advent calendar (with adorable graphics) is filled with a half-ounce each of 25 different jerky flavors, including honey bourbon, chili lime, sarsaparilla, and Thai satay. The dude or dad in your life will also enjoy the "punny" jokes included with every sample.
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$16 from Amazon
If the dude in your life is a couch potato, here's an Advent calendar for him. It offers tongue-in-cheek suggestions for getting off his duff — and who knows, he might just do some of them.
$45 from Miniature Market
Give the “Dungeons and Dragons” or role-playing game fan in your life some Advent calendar love with this option, which features polyhedral dice in each slot, with a special metal die in the last one.
$25 from World Market
Give that manly spice fan a few bottles of his favorite condiment with this 12-day Christmas countdown. Flavors include habanero, habanero green, Cajun, mango mild, garlic, wasabi, cascabella, and others.
$80 and up from Meyer Bees
Does your man love honey? Meyer Bees' honey advent calendar kicks off each day with a sampler of raw, all-natural honey, along with honey-related surprises like beeswax candles and honey candy. The sticky samplers showcase a range of flavors and styles from around the country —from raspberry blossom and coffee blossom to creamed honey and honeycomb — and are all accompanied by a fact card to help you become a honey bee savant. Don’t want to commit to the 24-day box? There’s a 12-day calendar available, too.
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$35 from World Market
Got a habitual snacker on your list? This Advent calendar will provide him with 12 flavors of artisanal popcorn, including salted caramel, raspberry cheesecake, and double chocolate.
$40 from Williams Sonoma
Even if he's not a classic country music fan, you can never go wrong with Dolly, a beloved American icon. Each countdown slot contains one of Parton's favorite treats, from chocolate and caramels to gummies and mints.
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$40 from Amazon
For the dad who loves to gather the family together for a game night, this Advent calendar is a thoughtful and collaborative gift. 24 small boxes reveal a plethora of games like Yatzy, Truth or Dare, Hopscotch, and more.
$260 from Flaviar
Give the whisky lover in your life a reason to rise in the holiday spirit each December morning with 24 days of an "interstellar tasting odyssey." You must be a Flaviar member to purchase but — bonus — the cost of membership is included with the calendar, which also comes with a tasting glass, coaster, and tasting notes booklet.
$79 from Give Them Beer
You didn't think you'd get out of here without laying eyes on a beer Advent calendar, did you? This one keeps it simple with 12 curated craft beers from some of the best U.S. breweries. It comes in festive packaging.
$35 from Amazon
Spruce up your December wardrobe with 12 pairs of festive holiday socks. This calendar includes both crew and quarter socks featuring gingerbread men, candy canes, argyle, and more fun patterns.
$140 from ToyShnip
Get the Fab Four maniac or music lover in your life an Advent calendar that will bring a smile to his face. Packaged in cheerful and vibrant colors, each of the 24 countdown boxes in the calendar includes fun gifts. Examples include a tea infuser shaped like the Yellow Submarine, a set of iconic Beatles album art coasters, and even a Beatles-themed ornament for hanging on the tree.
$89 from Give Them Beer
What could possibly be better than a beer Advent calendar? One that also comes with 12 days of snacks, condiments, and survival tools! This one promises to deliver "the most manly consumables on the market."
$45 from Merchoid
Get an old-school gamer an Advent calendar he'll really appreciate with this Christmas countdown featuring 24 games he can build and play. This comes with a by-day instruction booklet and requires three AA batteries (not included).
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