The nine best (and tastiest) food Advent calendars for 2026

The nine best (and tastiest) food Advent calendars for 2026

From tinned fish to hot sauces of every stripe, if there’s a foodie in your life who’s hard to shop for, there’s something on this list for every taste

Thirteen gifts beloved globally that Americans are missing out on

If holiday cheer is in short supply, an Advent calendar is, perhaps, the best way to quiet your inner Scrooge. Whether work is crazy, or you’re planning to host your entire family for Christmas dinner, or you’re secretly a bit of a grinch, opening a tiny gift every day will reliably make you feel like a kid on Christmas morning (or whatever your chosen winter holiday is). And if those gifts are edible? Even better. Luckily for us, food advent calendars have leveled up pretty seriously in the last few years. We have tested a bunch of them and rounded up our favorites. Whether you are shopping for yourself or a food-obsessed loved one, we’ve got something for every appetite.

Visit our ultimate holiday gift guide for more gift guides and holiday shopping ideas for everyone on your list.

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In brief

From tinned fish to hot sauces of every stripe, if there’s a foodie in your life who’s hard to shop for, there’s something on this list for every taste Thirteen gifts beloved globally that Americans are missing out on If holiday cheer is in short supply, an Advent calendar is, perhaps, the best way to quiet your inner Scrooge.

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