Advent calendars were a tradition in my home growing up. It was something I looked forward to every year, even when I became a teen. Opening those cute little doors in the cardboard holiday scene and getting a cheap piece of chocolate was a highlight of my mornings each day before school for all of December.

However, I know, times were simpler back then and kids today aren’t always as fond of traditions that they see as a little cheesy. Plus, a cheap piece of chocolate doesn’t have the same allure that it once did.

But I still believe that Advent calendars are a tradition worth keeping. They are simple and fun and something I think even big kids, AKA teenagers, will look back on fondly. The issue is just finding the right kind of Advent calendar that fits your tween or teen’s particular interests.

Below you’ll find a wide variety of Advent Calendars for tweens and teens with all sorts of interests. OR at the very least, you’ll find one that might make them laugh a little and help get them into the holiday spirt.

And if you want to try and coerce your teen to spend even more time with you this holiday season, here are our top recommendations for holiday movies that will get your teen to join you on the couch again!

The Best Advent Calendars For Teens and Tweens

Pop Culture Advent Calendars For Tweens and Teens

There are certain elements of the entertainment and literary worlds that tend to find their way into the fabric of our pop culture. Sometimes for just a short period of time, but others endure and what better way to honor these iconic parts of society than with an Advent Calendar. Tweens and Teens are the ones most likely to appreciate the humor, the nerdiness or just plain silliness of these Advent Calendars dedicated to pop culture favorites such as The Office, Friends, Star Wars, Harry Potter, Pokemon, The Marvel Superheroes and even everyone’s favorite Elf. Oh and one must not forget The Bob Ross Advent Calendar. Think your tween or teen doesn’t know who this is.. ask them. 😉

Elf Advent Calendar, Enjoy 24 Days of Fun Collectible Surprise Figures Funko Pop! Advent Calendar: The Office Supernatural: The Official Advent Calendar Harry Potter: Hedwig Pop-Up Advent Calendar (Reinhart Pop-Up Studio)Friends: The Official Advent Calendar, Volume 2 Marvel: The Official Advent Calendar Harry Potter: Holiday Magic: The Official Advent Calendar Pokemon Holiday Advent Calendar for Kids, 24 Gift Pieces – Includes 16 Toy Character Figures & 8 Christmas Accessories – Ages 4+The Joy of Christmas with Bob Ross: The Official Advent Calendar (Featuring Bob’s Voice!): A Holiday Keepsake with Surprises including Ornaments, Activities, and More!Funko Pop! Advent Calendar: Star Wars – Holiday Women’s Star Wars The Mandalorian 15 Days of Socks Advent Calendar Men’s 12 Days Of Socks – Star Wars The Child Mandalorian Baby Yoda,Advent Calendar Funko Pop! Advent Calendar: Harry Potter – Holiday The Nightmare Before Christmas: Official Advent Calendar: Ghoulish Delights Jakks Holiday A Christmas Story Advent Calendar Includes 24 Windows Filled with Silly and Festive 1-inch Figures & Accessories!

Food Advent Calendars For Tweens and Teens

Do you have a foodie tween or teen, one that loves candy or chocolate or just about anything they can eat, then a food themed advent calendar is the perfect sweet treat for the holidays. You can choose from the traditional chocolate advent calendars that most of us remember from our childhood’s or take it a bit more upscale with Godiva, Lindor or Lindt. But you’ll also see many other food options available for tweens and teens of all tastes. Perhaps a popcorn or hot chocolate advent calendar or Haribo Gummi bears are their faves. But you can’t go wrong with A gingerbread Advent Calendar or maybe even something with a little more spice.

Godiva Chocolatier Holiday 2022 Red Advent Calendar – Snow Globe Gift Box with Assorted Dark, Milk and White Chocolates – 24 Piece Christmas Countdown – Unique Gift for Chocolate Lovers Haribo Advent Calendar 300g with handmade reindeer Cadbury Dairy Milk Heroes Advent Calendar 231g Bonne Maman 2022 Limited Edition Advent Calendar, 23 Mini Fruit Spreads and 1 Honey Harry Potter Jelly Belly Advent Calendar 2022, Large Countdown to Christmas Filled with Individual Packs of Assorted Jelly Beans, 14.5 Inches McCrea’s Candies 2022 Gourmet Caramel Advent Calendar featuring Art by Cindy Hendrick Sugarfina Gingerbread 24 Tastes of Christmas Candy Tasting Collection Advent Calendar Walkers Shortbread Advent Calendar Reese’s Holiday Hershey’s down to Christmas Advent Calendar, Chocolate, 1 Count Thoughtfully Gourmet, 12 Days of Christmas Hot Chocolate Gift Set, Hot Cocoas in Festive Packaging, Flavors Include Rocky Road, Cookies and Cream, Pumpkin Pie and More, Set of 12 Popcorn Shed Gourmet Popcorn Advent Calendar 2022, 24 Days of Popcorn – 6 Luxury Flavors, All Natural and Vegetarian Foodie Gift, Non-Chocolate Advent Calendar, British Candy 24 Days of Hot Sauce – Chilli Lovers Advent Calendar Holiday Ride Chocolate Advent Calendar (Countdown to Christmas)Lindt Lindor Assorted Chocolate Truffles Advent Calendar 300G Vermont Christmas Company Cozy Christmas Chocolate Advent Calendar (Countdown to Christmas)Kinder Joy Christmas Advent Calendar, Chocolate Candy Treats Inside, Perfect Holiday Gift for Kids, White, 24 Count, Pack of 2 Christmas Advent Calendar Bag 2022,24 days Xmas Countdown Calendar Burlap Bags,Hanging Candy Gift Bags with Drawstring for kids and Adults DIY Christmas Home Decoration Lindt Holiday Chocolate Teddy Bear Advent Calendar, 6.1 oz. (2021)KITKAT Advent Calendar Chocolate Candy, 270g/9.5oz {Imported from Canada}

Beauty And Style Advent Calendars For Tween And Teen Girls

If you’ve got a tween or teen girl who runs to the make-up aisle at any store your go to or can’t stop watching YouTube tutorials on how to get that perfect holiday shiny lip color just right then a Beauty Advent Calendar is going to be a hit. Many popular brands have come out with their own countdown to smelling great and looking great this holiday season from The Body Shop, to NYX and Ulta too! Oh and let’s not forgot those that love a little bling to go with their sparkle, shine and signature scent. You’ll find some of the jewelry Advent Calendar sets are better suited your tweens and young teens while others might be ones that moms will be jealous they didn’t buy one for themselves (you totally can and totally should you know. It’s okay to get in on the holiday fun too!)

Quirky, Fun, Silly and Smart Advent Calendars For Teens

Our tweens and teens are growing up so fast, at the holidays maybe we can help them capture just a little bit of their childhoods and help them hold on for a few moments longer. These non-traditional Advent Calendars will help them connect with their inner kid and remember what is like to play with putty or perform a magic trick. Maybe you have a creative tween or teen who would love a DIY Advent Calendar or a smarty pants who wants to take on their siblings in some serious Soduko or challenge Mom and Dad to a difficult word search. Yeah and the rubber duck Advent Calendar, well that just made me laugh. If you can’t find an Advent Calendar here to spark some kind of interest and at least a little smile from your surly teen, then this Santa is turning in her red suit.

The holidays with tweens and teens can be HARD. Finding just the right gift or getting them to let go of the “I’m too old for this” attitude and engage in a little bit of merry making. The following popular posts that other parents found helpful, might just make it all a little bit easier.

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