Here’s our round-up of the best advent calendars for some festive fun this Christmas. Be it for dad, mum, the kids or for your furry friends, you’re sure to find a good one. There are even Hong Kong themed calendars.
Hong Kong-Themed Advent Calendars
Lion Rock Press Advent Calendar
This reusable Hong Kong-themed wooden advent calendar by Lion Rock Press is a delight! Simply fill each box with your own treat, making it suitable for anyone in the family. Pre-order is currently available at $690 and there is also the option to personalise the advent calendar.
How much: $790
Where to buy: Lion Rock Press
Hong Kong-Themed Paper Advent Calendar
Another delightful creation from Lion Rock Press, this paper advent calendar features humorous takes on beloved local icons behind each or the 24 doors.
How much: $100 with $20 from the sale of each calendar donated to local Hong Kong charity Mind HK
Where to buy: Lion Rock Press
Fill Your Own Advent Calendars
Wooden Bead Advent Calendar
These sustainable, re-usable advent calendars add an understated festive element to any home. Simply fill each numbered linen bag with your favourite goodies. Available with black, gold, silver or red numbers.
How much: $400
Where to buy: Mint Hong Kong
Advent Calendars for Children
Elf on the Shelf Sweet Spinners Advent Calendar
Get ready for an exciting countdown to Christmas with the Elf on the Shelf Sweet Spinners Advent Calendar! This delightful calendar combines the magic of The Elf on the Shelf and Elf Pets with a sugar-spun twist, bringing you an array of playable mini figures and sweet rides straight from Santa’s enchanting North Pole. Unveil six charming cars and vehicles inspired by delectable treats, along with nine adorable Scout Elf and Elf Pets mini figures that add a touch of whimsy to your holiday festivities. Additionally, you’ll find five vibrant and colorful trees, two plastic traffic cones to create playful scenes, a “Ready, Set, Go” sign to kickstart the fun, and a coveted winner’s trophy to celebrate the ultimate victory.
How much: $499
Where to buy: Petit Bazaar
Meri Meri Hair Accessories Advent Calendar
This cute little ‘suitcase’ advent calendar is filled with irresistible, sparkly hair ties and slides that your little princess will love. Open the case to reveal the numbered trays, inside which is a daily dose of hair happiness. The case makes the perfect storage container for the hair accessories after.
How much: $560
Where to buy: Bookazine
Polly Pocket Advent Calendar

Suitable for children age 4+, this Polly Pocket Advent Calendar is a winter wonderland house playset featuring four floors of fun and eight rooms for storytelling play. With each passing day, the anticipation builds as kids discover and collect 25 different accessories, including micro Polly and Shani dolls. Certain accessory pieces can be plugged into different areas of the house, allowing children to customise and create their own unique play scenarios.
How much: $329.90
Where to buy: Toys Club
For Teens
Sephora The Future is Yours Advent Calendar
Behind each door of this limited edition calendar from Sephora is surprise beauty product, including makeup, skincare and bath accessories.
How much: $530
Where to Buy: Sephora
For Her
The Ritual of Advent
Inside the twinkling houses of this 3D village advent calendar are 24 magical moments waiting to be discovered. There are fragrance sticks, body creams, hand mask and cream, hair recover mask and a number of other best selling Ritual beauty products.
How much: $1,100
Where to Buy: At Rituals Hong Kong stores
Premium Wine Mini Advent Calendar
Experience a spirited countdown to Christmas with the 2023 (WM) Wine Mini Advent Calendar. Designed specifically for wine connoisseurs, this calendar offers 24 mini wines that will make your holiday season extra special. Unveil a new and captivating wine behind each door, presented in convenient 100ml tasting formats. From crisp whites to bold reds, from light-bodied to robust, and from Riesling to Cabernet Sauvignon, this calendar boasts a diverse selection that caters to every wine-loving heart.
How much: $1,090
Where to buy: Available at Wine Moments
Teapigs Christmas Advent Calendar
Get ready to brew up a storm this December with Teapig’s advent calendar. With 23 different tea blends, from teas to calm you down after a tiring day putting up the tree to ones that will give you that boost of energy you need to get those last few presents, the build-up to Christmas will be tea-rific! Flavours include gingerbread, spiced pear and even mulled wine in tea form.
How much: $380 HKD with free delivery
Where to buy: Available from Teapigs’ website.
For Him
Whisky Explorers Edition
This Explorer’s Edition of Drinks by the Dram’s Whisky Advent Calendar features 24 different whiskies, each housed in a wax-sealed 30ml sample bottle. Get ready to add a plethora of new whiskies to your repertoire, with new finds and old favourites from a variety of incredible producers.
How much: $965
Where to buy: Available at Master of Malt
For Pets
Baking Bark
This fun and tasty treat is a great way to show your fur baby how much you love them! Behind each window is a delicious, human grade treat which will be freshly baked and sent out at the end of November in time for the December festivities. Only 100 available!
How much: $400
Where to buy: Available at Baking Bark
Main photo courtesy of Shutterstock; photos 1-3 courtesy of Shutterstock, photo 4 courtesy of Master of Malt, photo 4 courtesy of Baking Bark.
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