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For years, advent calendars were mainly something you could only find abroad, but this season, more local brands are bringing the festive countdown home. From chocolate treats to self-care surprises and luxury items, these calendars make waiting for Christmas more fun and meaningful. Here are some of the best local options for 2025.
Grazel: Chocolate Advent Calendar
Grazel’s Chocolate Advent Calendar offers 24 days of festive indulgence, with each day hiding a milk chocolate behind a joyful calendar. Available in limited quantities, this calendar makes the countdown to Christmas a little sweeter and a lot more fun, giving you a daily moment to treat yourself or someone you love.
Sohati Care: Online Advent Calendar
Sohati Care has created an interactive online advent calendar that delivers surprises every day for 24 days leading up to Christmas. Each day reveals tips, content, or small gifts designed to encourage wellness and festive cheer. It’s a modern, convenient way to enjoy the holiday countdown from the comfort of home.
Hedeya: My First Advent Calendar for Children
Hedeya’s My First Advent Calendar is designed for children and contains 25 bins, each hiding a small surprise to delight little ones as they count down to Christmas. Priced at EGP 1,790, it’s more than just fun as it can help teach numbers, the concept of time, and patience, while creating a family tradition that can last for years.
Soul&More: Self-Care Advent Calendars
Soul&More offers 12-day and 24-day self-care advent calendars, each containing mini best-selling products, plus one full-size item and, in the 12-day version, accessories. With daily surprises, these calendars turn the lead-up to Christmas into a small ritual focused on self-care and reflection, making each day a little festive treat for yourself or someone special.
Nuit Fragrances: Luxury 10-Day Advent Calendar
Nuit Fragrances’ 10-day advent calendar offers a high-end countdown with curated products from local brands, including perfume oils, accessories, and beauty essentials. Some items are randomised, while others are fixed, with a total value exceeding EGP 3,000. This calendar provides thoughtful surprises and a touch of luxury in the days leading up to Christmas.
Counting Down Locally
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This holiday season, advent calendars from local brands show that you don’t need to look abroad for festive cheer. Whether it’s chocolate, online surprises, children’s treats, self-care products, or luxury items, there’s a countdown option for everyone to enjoy the days leading up to Christmas.
