Major brands have started presenting their offerings for the 2024 Advent calendar season. If you’re searching for a Christmas gift, an Advent calendar to count down to December 25 is a wonderful option, offering daily enjoyment throughout the holiday season. Whether a classic sweet calendar or a luxurious cosmetic collection, the elegance of Italian design adds an unmistakable touch of refinement.

What is an Advent Calendar?

Traditionally, for Christians, Advent is a period of spiritual preparation leading up to the nativity of Christ, celebrated on December 25, Christmas Day. The word ‘advent’ derives from the Latin word adventus, meaning ‘coming.’ Traditionally, Advent represents the expectation of the Lord’s arrival.

Advent calendars have become popular in the last century, and children are eager to count down the days to Christmas. Each day, they open a small door on the calendar to discover a chocolate or small gift. Today, many adults enjoy Advent calendars too, cherishing this daily ritual with either classic treats or themed surprises.

1. Baci Perugina

Baci chocolates are delightful truffles made from creamy gianduja with finely chopped hazelnuts, topped with whole hazelnuts and coated in high-quality chocolate. The 24 pieces assortment includes flavors like classic dark chocolate, milk chocolate, extra dark 70% chocolate, coffee flavour chocolate, and ball-shaped chocolate.

Until November 20th, you can win a Baci calendar on their Instagram page! Instagram: @baciperugina_jp

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Price: 2,665 yen

2. Ferrero Rocher

This calendar features 24 treats in three classic flavous: Ferrero Noir, Ferrero Rocher, and Raffaello. Ferrero Noir offers bittersweet dark chocolate with wafer layers and chocolate granules. Ferrero Rocher is a classic hazelnut-filled chocolate, and Raffaello is made with crunchy almond and coconut cream. The box is available in a Christmas countdown pack.

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Price: 3,800 yen

3. Venchi

The Venchi Advent calendar includes 25 windows hiding milk and dark Italian chocolates, each wrapped in festive paper. This year’s edition showcases exclusive illustrations by renowned artist Anna Higgie.
Other than the classic calendar, Venchi offers two sophisticated versions: House calendar (22,000 yen) and Deluxe calendar (12,960 yen)

Venchi Website: Link

Price: 4,212 yen

4. Caffarel

Caffarel’s Advent calendar is a gingerbread house filled with 25 assorted chocolates, including their famous Gianduja, matcha-flavored chocolates, Santas, mushrooms, and more. It’s a festive delight with charming holiday illustrations.

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Price: 5,940 yen

5. Dr. Vranjes

A non-edible but elegant countdown to the New Year, Dr. Vranjes offers an 8-day calendar with four mini candles and four room sprays in their iconic scents (Rosso Nobile, Ginger Lime, Oud Nobile, and Ambra). Accessories include a greeting card, metal ornament (while supplies last), and a branded shopper.

Dr. Vranjes Website: Link

Price: 45,100 yen

6. Acqua di Parma

Acqua di Parma’s luxurious Advent calendar offers 25 gifts, from their popular Colonia fragrances and Blue Mediterraneo line to Signatures of the Sun and Home Collections. The box is beautifully designed by India Mahdavi with a striking gold pattern.

Acqua di Parma Website: Link

Price: 110,000 yen

Conclusion

Celebrate the Italian holiday spirit with one of these beautiful advent calendar in 2024. They make a thoughtful, festive gift that brings joy each day in December. Let us know if you try any of them this season!

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