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Advent Calendar Craze Sweeps the Nation: From Luxury to Budget-Friendly, Adults Embrace Daily Surprises

Los Angeles, CA – What started as a children’s tradition of counting down to Christmas with small candies has exploded into a full-blown adult phenomenon. Advent calendars are now available for a wide range of interests, including beauty products, fishing gear, and gourmet foods like cheese, caviar, and even hot sauce.

The trend has been fueled by social media and online reviews, creating a competitive market where sought-after calendars often sell out months in advance. Luxury brands like Dior and Williams Sonoma offer high-end options, while more budget-friendly versions from companies like Bonne Maman are also experiencing significant growth.

Experts attribute the appeal to the daily dose of surprise and delight they provide. Jing Gao, owner of Fly by Jing, notes the calendars provide whimsical surprises. Whether it’s a splurge on high-end caviar or a simple jar of jam, advent calendars are providing a way for people to celebrate the holidays with a daily treat.

Lakrids by Bülow CEO Fredrik Nilsson shares they were one of the first culinary advent calendars marketed to adults. In 2011, the company sold 1,000 of them. Now the confectionery makes 300,000 each year. It’s the fourth year of the advent calendar’s availability in the U.S., and sales have already roughly doubled compared with 2024.

Bonne Maman has seen 400% growth since its 2017 debut.

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  • Limited Scope: The article focuses heavily on the food advent calendar trend, but it also needs to briefly acknowledge other categories.
  • Geographic Bias: The article mentions a SoCal advent calendar but can be omitted for general use.
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  • Brands: Can include more brands in general such as Walker’s, Vahdam’s, and Tony’s Chocolonely.

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