Christmas is beginning early this year on Dec. 1 when you can have the chance to pick out sweet goodies from an advent calendar of your choosing.
The tradition has its origins in 19th century Germany with calendars first coming onto the market by the company Sellmer Advents-Kallender. Today, in Hong Kong especially, the gift is all the range when celebrating the year’s most ritzy festival.
Scroll down below to find out our top picks for the best advent calendars for Christmas in Hong Kong this year.
The best advent calendars to gift this Christmas
InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong Around the World Whisky Advent Calendar
Tsim Sha Tsui East’s InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong has launched a line-up of whisky advent calendars in partnership with the hotel’s Tiffany’s New York Bar. The collection features 24 randomised tiny whisky bottles sourced globally and includes a complimentary Glencairn Whisky Glass.
Purchase here at InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong’s online store, HKD1,788
Shangri-La Airship-themed Advent Calendar
Shangri-La wants to whisk you away to their Christmas world of Enchanted Wonders with their Airship-themed Advent Calendar. Jetting off to the North Pole this season, their advent calendar features 24 individual festive chocolates and sweets to scoff down for each day in the run up to the big day in Hong Kong.
Purchase here at Shangri-La’s online store, HKD598
Sugarfina x Sanrio Christmas Candy Advent Calendar
This Christmas, luxury boutique confectionary store Sugarfina is pairing up with Japanese entertainment company Sanrio to launch a sweet advent calendar filled with 24 days of treats inspired by characters Hello Kitty, My Melody, and Pompompurin. This gift is perfect for Japanophiles.
Purchase at Sugarfina stores in Harbour City and Hysan Place, HKD438
Venchi Advent Calendar
Premium Italian chocolatier Venchi has created a winter wonderland to transport you to this year with their advent calendar. The compact and affordable gift comes with 25 milk and dark Grandblend chocolates, suitable for digging into on the 1st of next month. The chocolates inside are gluten-free.
Purchase here at Venchi’s online store, HKD260
Fortnum and Mason Children’s Chocolate Advent Calendar
Based in K11 MUSEA, Fortnum and Mason is going heavy on the Christmas spirit this year, coming out with a series of advent calendars. Their themed calendar features 25 numbered doors with premium milk chocolates inspired by the brand’s British roots.
Purchase at Fortum and Mason’s K11 store, HKD308
Tea WG Twelfth Night Advent Calendar
Luxury tea brand Tea WG is ringing in the joy and merry for Christmas with a Twelve Days of Christmas-themed advent calendar, celebrating the 12 days in the run up to the big day. Each door features festive tea blends with floral, sugar, and spicy touches to each bag.
Purchase at all Tea WG Salon & Boutique stores in Hong Kong, HKD788
The Peninsula Boutique Chocolate Advent Calendar
The Peninsula hotel’s boutique store is ringing in the Christmas spirit with a luscious chocolate-themed advent calendar featuring 12 varieties, including milk and dark chocolate ganaches, fine carré, chocolate ginger cubes, and a chocolate Christmas tree. The calendar itself is elegant and dressed in royal blue and white colours.
Purchase here at The Peninsula Boutique online store, HKD928
