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Between the holiday cookies and the eggnog, there are usually enough treats to go around in the weeks leading up to Christmas. But if you're in search of a little something extra each day, consider getting a food advent calendar. From pots of jam to Dolly Parton-approved candy, here are 10 food advent calendars we're excited for in 2022.
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$25 from World Market
Give the spice fan in your life (yes, it can be you) a few bottles of their favorite condiment with this 12-day Christmas countdown. Flavors include habanero, habanero green, Cajun, mango mild, garlic, wasabi, cascabella, and others.
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$20 from Amazon
Prepackaged advent calendars are all well and good, but true whiskey aficionados may prefer to create their own version instead so they can include favorite or hard-to-find spirits. This 12-day cardboard advent calendar has slots for mini liquor bottles and it’s recyclable, too.
$80 and up from Meyer Bees
Here’s a sweet and unique way to count down the days until Christmas. 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.
$40 from Amazon
For toast fans and jam aficionados, Bonne Maman's limited-edition advent calendar should liven up breakfast in the days leading up to Christmas. Discover a new jar of Bonne Maman jam each day, including exclusive holiday flavors like orange yuzu and grapefruit, chestnut and orange with spice, and strawberry with star anise.
$30 from Williams Sonoma
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Discover a tree, snowman, Santa, or toy soldier made of semisweet chocolate, white chocolate, and crunchy peppermint for each day of your Christmas countdown with this William Sonoma exclusive.
$35 from World Market
Got a habitual snacker on your list? This Advent calendar will provide them with 12 flavors of artisanal popcorn, including salted caramel, raspberry cheesecake, and double chocolate.
$90 from Man Crates
A holiday dream for jerky fans, this jerky advent calendar comes with 25 beef jerky bites in a wide range of flavors. As Christmas approaches, snack on classic, garlic, chili lime, honey bourbon, lemon pepper, and other jerky varieties. The ugly sweater box only adds to this festive advent calendar.
$80 from Give Them Beer
This one keeps it simple with 12 curated craft beers from some of the best U.S. craft breweries, including Oskar Blues, Bell’s, and Dogfish Head. It comes in festive packaging.
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$40 from Williams Sonoma
An advent calendar dedicated to Dolly Parton? We're totally on board. Behind every window hides some of Dolly's favorite treats, including gummies, mints, chocolates, and caramels.
$36 from Uncommon Goods
This popular gifts retailer is also offering a tea-themed Advent calendar this year with 24 varieties of tea (packed in sachets) ranging from "Chinese black tea to Scandinavian tea with cranberry and elderflower."