THERE’S an Advent calendar for everybody and when it comes to choosing one for the man in your life you want something that will appeal, whether that’s to his tastebuds, his style or his sense of fun.
The best Advent calendars for men offer a mixture of products or focus on one but in different ways, such as different flavours and fragrances, or a selection of grooming products for all stages of skincare.
Foodie calendars have come a long way and while you can still take your pick of the best chocolate Advent calendars, you can also choose from whisky, beer, cheese, coffee, wine and tea, to mention just a few.
He’s not forgotten when it comes to beauty either, with big brands and niche names catering for men as well as women, so he gets to open his favourite skincare and fragrance treats in the run up to Christmas.
While the choice can be overwhelming – there’s so many Advent calendars out there – we have chosen a few of our favourites to help you select the perfect gift for your partner, family and friends. Or maybe you just want to treat yourself and why not? That’s perfectly fine too.
Read on for our round up of the best Advent calendars for men for Christmas 2024.
Liberty Men’s Advent Calendar 2024, £245 from Liberty
Liberty’s advent calendar is always an event in itself and is always beautifully presented – this year in a box replica of the iconic London store.
Inside you’ll find 25 products worth a total of £701 so while the calendar price is at the high end, the value for money is amazing. What’s more, no less than 14 of the products it contains are full size.
Without giving too much away, contents include a full-size Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel, travel-size Creed Aventus and full-size Acqua Di Parma Body Lotion.
There’s sure to be a mixture of old favourites and new brands to discover every day in December up to and including Christmas Day.
It’s already available from the Liberty website.
Product value: £701, Number of products: 25, Delivery cost: Free
Look Fantastic Iconic Grooming Advent Calendar 2024, £85 from Look Fantastic
Is there anything better than extending the joy of Christmas? With this men’s Advent calendar from Look Fantastic you can celebrate the festive season every day from the start of December, culminating with a fab gift on the big day itself.
Inside you’ll discover 12 full-size grooming products, including Elemis Pro-Collagen Energising Marine Cleanser, Murdock Barbers of London Beard Moisturiser, Aromatherapy Associates Destress Muscle Gel and Avant 3-1 Hyaluron Filler Collagen Eye Formula – all full size.
You can also look forward to travel-size products such as Balance Me Radiance Facial Oil, Kiehl’s Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Masque and Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate Serum.
Product value: £415, Number of products: 25, Delivery cost: Free
BrewDog Advent Calendar 2024, £55 from BrewDog
This year’s Advent calendar from BrewDog promises to be a very merry affair with 24 of the brand’s most popular beers and a BrewDog glass to drink them from.
Ales include Elvis Juice, Hazy Guava, Hop Frenzy and Punk IPA among others in a tasty selection that’s just right for accompanying Christmas TV on cold winter evenings.
As an added treat, if you order your calendar by 9 October you’ll receive a £10 voucher for shopping on the website.
It’s one of those Advent calendars that always sells out quickly so grab it while you can – then get a friend hide it away somewhere so you’re not tempted to sample it early.
Number of products: 24, Delivery cost: Free
Drinks By The Dram World Whisky Advent Calendar, £120.95 from Master of Malt
This is a great gift if you’re partial to a shot of whisky but don’t have a particular favourite, or just you just want to discover more about this ancient nectar. And what better time of year to do so than Christmas.
Let the golden liquid warm your cockles on a cold night as you sip your way around the world with whiskies from Japan, Tennessee, Sweden, the foothills of the Himalayas, Australia, Wales, England, New Zealand, Denmark and of course Scotland and Ireland.
Indulge in a dram every night from the start of December until Christmas Day with these 25 wax-sealed miniatures, each containing 30ml.
Number of products: 24, Delivery cost: Free
Matcha Tea Advent Calendar 2024, £52 from Bird & Blend
Matcha has grown massively in popularity over the past few years with more and more people getting into this healthy drink made from powdered green tea and packed full of antioxidants.
Bird & Blend uses the highest quality Japanese matcha and combines it with a range of ingredients to create its delicious blends – and there’s 24 to try in this year’s Advent calendar.
Each mini tin contains enough matcha for two cups, with festive flavours including Candy Cane, Gingerbread Chai and Eggnog, with many more to tempt your palate.
For matcha fans it’s a must and for newcomers it’s a great opportunity to discover a new side to tea.
Calendars will be shipped from 6 October.
Product value: £80, Number of products: 24, Delivery cost: Free
Grind Coffee Advent Calendar, £28 from Grind
Perfect for coffee lovers with a pod machine, Grind’s Advent calendar contains 13 different coffee blends to perk you up from the 1 December until Christmas day, with an extra pod for the big day – which if you’re cooking Christmas lunch you’re sure to need!
Savour among others, the Extra Dark Blend, House Caramel Blend, single-origin Edition Light Blend and their Christmas Blend with hints of treacle, dark chocolate, orange and pecan.
The pods are compatible with Nespresso machines and their own Grind One coffee maker – and when you’re finished with them simply recycle them in your garden compost.
Number of products: 26, Delivery cost: Free
The Everything Advent Calendar, £29.95 from Hotel Chocolat
The great thing about chocolate advent calendars is that nowadays you’re not limited to the same flavour behind every door.
With The Everything Advent Calendar you get to taste a variety of milk, dark, white, nutty and boozy treats to get you in the festive mood.
There’s a chocolate hidden behind each of the 24 doors, including lemon chocolate cheesecake, caramel espresso martini, mousse au chocolat, Florentine Isabelle, carrot cake and my favourite, Eton mess.
You can also add a personalised card if you’re sending this calendar as a gift, which is a sweet touch.
Number of products: 24, Delivery cost: £3.95
Whittard Loose Leaf Tea Advent Calendar For Two, £80 from Whittard
If your preferred Christmas tipple is a good cup of tea rather than anything alcoholic, then Whittard have got you covered.
Their loose leaf tea Advent calendar has 24 drawers containing a range of styles and flavours, including orange pekoe, earl grey, lapsang souchong, spiced chai and Japanese sencha.
There’s also a cute teapot infuser inside, so no need to dust off your old teapot. What’s more, there’s enough in each drawer for two cups so you can share with your partner.
What’s nicer than a hot cup of tea on a cold Christmas morning.
Number of products: 24, Delivery cost: Free
Men’s Marvel Advent Calendar, £30 from Amazon
People think of socks as a boring Christmas gift, but they’re certainly not – not when they come in a colourful advent calendar like this one.
Perfect for every Marvel fan or big kid who never grew out of their comic phase, this calendar contains iconic characters Spiderman, Hulk, Captain America and Thor.
There’s a pair of socks behind each of the 12 doors so space them out every other day in December until Christmas Eve – or turn them inside out to wear two days in a row – and kick the day into touch with superheroes on your feet.
Number of products: 12, Delivery cost: Free
Clarins 12 Day Advent Calendar For Men, £85 from Escentual
Skincare Advent calendars are great gifts for men as well as women and this offering from Clarins is filled with favourites that will cleanse, soothe, exfoliate and moisturise.
There’s a beauty treat in each of the 12 drawers, including two full-size products – Super Moisture Balm and After Shave Soothing Gel. Many of the travel-size products are a generous 30ml, such as the Exfoliating Body Scrub For Smooth Skin, the Moisture Rich Body Lotion and the Active Face Wash.
You’ll also find hand and nail treatment balm, SOS Comfort Face Mask and Shave and Beard Oil to have you looking your very best for Christmas.
Product value: £108, Number of products: 12, Delivery cost: Free
Virgin Wines Mixed Wine Advent Calendar 2024, £89.99 from Virgin Wines
Wine is always welcome at Christmas and this Advent calendar allows you to gift the best of all styles with a selection of whites, reds and rosés.
Find 24 miniature bottles to tempt your tastebuds up to Christmas Eve and a full-size bottle to accompany your Christmas Dinner on the big day.
Wines include merlot, pinot grigio, sauvignon blanc, grenache, chardonnay, malbec, cabernet sauvignon and zinfandel.
There’s also a 75cl bottle of The Black Pig The Prize Shiraz 2022, as well as a celebratory 20cl bottle of Prosecco. Merry Christmas!
While the calendar has not yet launched you can reserve yours for £10 with the rest of the money due in November. Calendars will be sent out in November.
Number of products: 25, Delivery cost: Unknown
As you can see from our list, there are numerous advent calendars for men out there, and each one offers something completely different.
So when looking for one for yourself, your dad or your partner, it can be a big task finding the right one. Luckily, we’ve got a shortlist to help you get started.
From our research, advent calendars come in a huge range depending on the type of product you want out of it.
When it comes to alcohol calendars, they tend to cost a bit more, ranging from £100 and up. If you’re after the classic chocolate variants, they’re all more budget-friendly at around the £10-£15 mark. Just ensure you check around the retailers we suggest for the best choices.
Most advent calendars have 24 doors to open, which you begin on December 1st and finish on Christmas Eve. Some shorter advent calendars have 12 days’ worth of doors to open.
Traditionally, the 12 days of Christmas means the time from Christmas into the new year, so you can open your 12 doors during this time as an extra treat between Christmas and the new year, or start it in December as a shorter run-up to Christmas.
Beer advent calendars have been making waves over the last few years, and the number of producers around the country grows every Christmas.
One of our favourites is this one from Beavertown, which features above, but there are many more on the market from brands like BrewDog, Virgin Wines and The Snaffling Pig Co.
Making your own advent calendar is a fantastic idea and will make a truly personalised festive gift for the special man in your life. Not On The High Street has an extensive range of DIY calendars that can be filled up, and you should also check out our favourite make-your-own calendars.
When it comes to deciding what to fill your advent calendar with, it all depends on the man in question – ideas for fillers include beer and wine or other spirits, sweets and chocolate, cufflinks, Christmas jokes, handwritten notes, mini storybooks, grooming products, jewellery, aftershave, tickets to a show or sports game, techy accessories – the only limit is your imagination.
Once you’re happy the advent calendar you’re looking at fits within your budget, check how many doors there are to open – some have 24, some are 12, while others (the best ones) have 25.
Look for an advent calendar that represents the person you’re buying for. A Marvel obsessive will go mad for Marvel Mens Advent Calendar – so consider what they’re into, and go from there.
And if you truly can’t find an advent calendar that works, why not make your own and fill it with personalised treats?
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A LUXURY space balloon capsule set carry passengers to the edge of space has splashed down after its first key test.
Florida-based Space Perspective successfully flew an unmanned version of their Spaceship Neptune – Excelsior craft to altitude of about 100,000 feet.
The capsule reached the Earth‘s atmosphere before making a controlled descent and splashdown after six hours.
The test validated several key technologies that will be used in future commercial spaceflights.
The flight took off from the Marine Spaceport Voyager ship, off the coast of St. Petersburg, Florida, on September 15
Founder and chief technology officer, Taber MacCallum said: “This is a defining moment for Space Perspective.
“This unmanned flight not only proves our technology but also brings us closer to making space accessible for everyone.”
Co-Founder of Space Perspective Jane Poynter said: “This demonstration shows how accessible and gentle our spaceflight experience will be, bringing space travel within reach for more people than ever.”
The company plans to start human spaceflights in 2025, with commercial operations beginning in 2026.
To date, more than 1,800 tickets have been sold, with seats costing $125,000 each.
They will enjoy a world-class food and beverage program, comfortable seating, and amenities like custom headphones.
The luxury space balloon will feature five-feet (1.5 meter) high windows, deep seats, dark, purple tones and subdued lighting, the atmosphere contrasts with the white and sanitised capsules of its competitors.
Wifi connectivity and a drinks bar round out the “Space Lounge” inside the company’s Neptune capsule.
Whether it really constitutes spaceflight is a matter of debate.
The balloon reaches an altitude of 20 miles (30 kilometers), much lower than rivals Virgin Galactic, which goes just over 50 miles high, or Blue Origin, which breaches the Karman Line, 62 miles above sea level, the internationally-recognized space border.
But 20 miles is still far higher than commercial planes, which ascend around six miles high.
There’s no special training required. The balloon climbs at a serene 12 miles per hour (19 kilometers per hour), and the company pitches itself as a greener, zero-emissions alternative to rocket fuels.
They intend to get the hydrogen for the balloon from renewable sources, rather than extracting it from fossil fuels.
The orbital spacecraft also boasts a “highly customisable” experience for its high-rolling passengers.
“If you can dream it, our team is ready and waiting to work with you to make it a reality,” the company writes on its website.
“From the menu and cocktails onboard, to the soundtrack and lighting, your individual preferences may be incorporated into your flight.”
The number of passengers is also customisable – depending on how much you’re paying.
But in total, the space balloon can fit up to eight tourists onboard.
DEAR DEIDRE: A colleague is spreading malicious lies about me at work, and it’s making me feel so stressed and anxious.
I now dread going into the office because I’m sure everyone is talking about me – and that they all believe the rumours. I’m at the end of my tether.
I’m a 44-year-old divorced man.
This colleague, who is older than me, has never liked me because he sees me as competition and feels he was passed over for a promotion which I got.
From what I can work out, he’s been telling people that I was inappropriate with a younger female colleague.
He saw me with my arm around her in the corridor and jumped to conclusions.
The truth is, she was crying and I was comforting her. She doesn’t want anyone to know why.
Please help. This is ruining my career and my life.
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DEIDRE SAYS: Having lies spread about you is both distressing and very serious, as it’s slander.
Talk to your line manager and to Human Resources and let them know what’s happening.
If possible, ask the female colleague if she’ll back you up. And tell other colleagues the rumours are baseless.
If you’re a member of a union, contact them too. You can also find independent workplace advice through Acas (acas.org.uk, tel: 0300 123 1100).
It might be worth speaking directly to your colleague and asking him to set the record straight. But take advice on this first.
My support pack, Standing Up For Yourself, should help you have this conversation.
DEAR DEIDRE: MY boyfriend says I’ve become a different person since I started losing weight.
But what he doesn’t know is that I fear I’ve developed an eating disorder.
I’m 24 and he’s 26. We’ve been together for two years.
When I first started losing weight, it was intentional because I was a bit overweight. But now I can’t stop dieting.
I restrict my food and have trained myself to only eat one tiny meal a day. I also weigh myself several times a day, and exercise whenever I can to burn off the calories.
Lately, I’ve noticed I feel cold all the time, have no energy and no interest in socialising – especially as it usually involves eating and drinking.
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I’ve been hiding my weight loss under baggy clothes and never letting my boyfriend see me naked.
He’s bound to realise soon, and I know he’ll be worried and try to make me stop – but I don’t want to.
Although I know this isn’t good for me, I’m not ready to stop. I keep telling myself that I can lose just a few more pounds, then I’ll start eating normally again.
But I’m starting to worry I’m not in control anymore, and I’m scared.
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DEIDRE SAYS: It does sound like you have all the signs of an eating disorder, which could be anorexia, so it’s brave of you to ask for help before you make yourself seriously ill.
It’s almost impossible to deal with this alone. You need professional help.
Please reach out to Beat (beateatingdisorders.org.uk) who can help you, and won’t judge you.
Also read my support pack about Eating Disorders which has more information.
Do try talking to your boyfriend honestly if you can, and tell him you need his support while you get help with this.
