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Bring back the magic of the holidays with these fun Advent calendars for your teen or college student. They’re exciting because your teen will get a little surprise each day leading up to Christmas. Based on previous years, many of these sell out so don’t wait if you see something you think they would LOVE.
Popular 12 Day Advent Calendars for Teens (There is still time)
1. Target Surprise Punch Box (Target)
Here’s Target’s punch surprise box to fill with 12 personalized treats so you can make your own special 12 days of surprises. This is the ultimate DIY holiday countdown calendar.
12 Day Advent Calendars
1. ChapStick 12 Days Holiday Advent Calendar (Amazon)
We love this cute idea from Chapstick — get 12 different chapsticks in both holiday and classic flavors, including Candy Cane, Vanilla Icing, Cake Batter, Sugar Cookie, Classic Strawberry, Vanilla Mint, Graham Cracker, Clover Honey, Milk Chocolate, Cotton Candy, Green Apple and Classic Original.
2. Charlotte’s Beauty Treasure Chest Of Love (12 Door Beauty Advent Calendar) (Charlotte Tilbury)
A twelve drawer beauty advent calendar. In each drawer is an award-winning, globally-loved beauty secret for everyone. Check the link for what’s included. A worthy splurge.
W7 12 Days of Beautiful Holiday Advent Calendar
Burt’s Bees Bundle Up with Burt’s 12 Holiday Finds (Amazon)
L’OCCITANE Nourishing & Protective Classic Hand Cream Holiday Sets (10 Creams)
While not officially an advent calendar, these are so cute-10 days of hand creams.
Tea Forte Winter Chalet
Twelve sachets of delicious tea.
Bonne Maman 2024 Limited Edition (12 Spreads)
Great news-you didn’t miss Bonne Maman.
Thoughtfully Gourmet, 12 Days of Christmas Hot Chocolate Gift Set (Amazon)
Bombas (12 pair in a gift set) (Bombas)
Everyone’s favorite socks and who doesn’t need some new comfortable, beautiful ankle socks??? And, one pair purchased, one pair donated. Free shipping on certain purchases.
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