Cheese, Wine, Chapstick, Makeup and More – NBC New York

For many, it was a childhood staple: Opening up that little door to reveal a chocolate surprise everyday until .

However, 2022 has taken Advent calendars to an entirely new level. , , Chapstick and makeup are just a few of the things you can look to unbox during the month of December.

Aldi is known for its array of impressive, yet inexpensive, Advent calendars. The supermarket chain notoriously sells out almost instantly.

According to Aldi’s website, all of calendars that rolled out on Nov. 2 of this year are sold out. There are a few new varieties, such as a “crafting” advent calendar, that were released at the end of the month and in early December that are currently still available.

, , beer and hard seltzer calendars are some of the highlights of this year’s collection, and shoppers took to with excitement of their finds.

While Aldi may appeal to the average consumer, not all come at an affordable cost. High-end brands like , and Tiffany & Co. have all jumped in on the trend with luxury advent calendars.

If you are looking to break the bank, Dior is offering its Trunk of Dreams advent for a whopping $3,500.

If lip balm is a winter essential for you, the Burt’s Bees or Chapstick advent calendar this may be exactly what you’re looking for.

Both Burt’s Bees and Chapstick have created Advent calendars featuring 12 days of flavored lip balms.

It can be hard to leave our furry friends out of the action, but luckily you don’t have to. There are a number of pet Advent calendars that contain treats and toys.

Some pet stores are even offering Advent calendars by popular brands like Kong.

One of the most popular themes of the season is the makeup and skincare Advent calendars.

Sephora, Kylie Cosmetrics, bareMinerals and Bloomingdales all offer beautifully packaged calendars with a wide array of and perfumes to open in the days leading up to…

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