The festive period may be a while off yet, but it's always a good idea to get in there early. After all, December is going to hit, and we'll all be up to our necks in tinsel. Although we girls treat ourselves to chocolate and beauty advent calendars every year, why not treat your partner or family member to some men's advent calendars this year?
December is a time for treating yourself and indulging in some treats, be they sweet, savoury or (very) alcoholic. One of the best treats is that little square of chocolate every morning from the advent calendar – but not everyone agrees. Sometimes people can’t quite get their head into the festive zone or get as excited about chocolate as us.
Luckily, there’s still a way to sneak them into the Christmas spirit with an alternative advent calendar – there's one for everyone: the coffee addict, the DIY fan and even the comic nerd.
So, get ahead of the game and make sure December is full of Christmas spirit and treats with one of these top-notch men’s advent calendars.
SHOP: The best non-chocolatey Christmas advent calendars for men
Best skincare advent calendar for men
Bootswww.argos.co.uk
If in doubt, buy miscellaneous 'man stuff'. This advent calendar includes lots of NIVEA MEN skincare, bathing and grooming favourites - and fun socks, of course.
Best snack advent calendar for men
Bootswww.harveynichols.com
For an extra special treat this festive season, look no further than Joe & Seph's Popcorn Advent Calendar. This year, with an exciting 'Where's Joe?' game imprinted on the calendar, whilst enjoying luxury popcorn filled with favourites like Salted Caramel, Orange Chocolate and Cinnamon Roll. A great snack advent calendar for him to enjoy.
Best pork crackling snack advent calendar for men
Bootswww.snafflingpig.co.uk
Why would you choose chocolate, when you can start every morning with a classic porky British bar snack? Snaffling Pig brings you 24 days of excitingly flavoured pork crackling, including Black Pepper, Low & Slow BBQ, Perfectly Salted, Pigs in Blankets and even an exciting new sweet pork crackling with Marvellous Maple.
Best tea advent calendar for men
amazonInspired by Pukka's beautiful tea selection box designs, this non-chocolate advent calendar is the perfect festive decoration or tea gift for the tea lovers in your family.
Best LEGO advent calendar for men
legowww.lego.com
This calendar is the perfect gift for the young at heart. If a man in your life loves a good go with some Lego (who doesn't, really) then this calendar is a great option.
Best sweets advent calendar for men
Verywww.very.co.uk
Take the recipient back in time with this Retro Sweets Calendar. Full of delicious treats, it's the gift that truly keeps on giving. You can even personalise it with their name.
Best combo advent calendar for men
snaffling pigwww.snafflingpig.co.uk
Why not combine the two ideas together? The calendar dreams are made of! This indulgent advent calendar features the amazing combo of pork crackling and beer, what's not to love?
Best beer advent calendar for men
brewdogwww.brewdog.com
Help them crack open a cold one every day of the week with this calendar packed with 24 canned beers from BrewDog's vast collection - including stone-cold classics, new brews, collaborations and festive one-offs. Preorder now!
Best refillable advent calendar for men
etsywww.etsy.com
If you fancy a personalised touch this year then why not fill your own calendar with treats using this brill DIY advent calendar kit?
Best music-lover advent calendar for men
menkindwww.menkind.co.uk
How cool is this? They can build their very own electronic sound synthesizer and it's the perfect gift for any music lover. A fun alternative to chocolate or treats.
Best board game advent calendar for men
menkindwww.menkind.co.uk
Here's a calendar for all the lovers of puzzles and escape rooms. This adventure game calendar gives you a clue a day as part of a wider puzzle. Get your magnifying glasses at the ready.
Best coffee advent calendar for men
not on the high streetwww.notonthehighstreet.com
For all you caffeine heads out there, here's a calendar that will keep you awake throughout the day. Available as coffee beans or ground (for a French Presh), this calendar is perfect for all coffee aficionados.
Best gin advent calendar for men
not on the high streetwww.notonthehighstreet.com
Here's a calendar to help you wind down on those long December nights. This calendar features 24 incredible gins - your taste buds will thank you for this boozy calendar. You can even decide what design you want on the outside.
Best socks advent calendar for men
not on the high streetwww.notonthehighstreet.com
Here's a calendar to keep your feet warm... and funky. What would Christmas be without some festive socks? A great calendar to open in the morning so you can show off your funky socks at work and spread the festivities in the run-up to Christmas.
Best vegan advent calendar for men
ocadowww.ocado.com
For all the vegans out there, this calendar comes from Candy Kittens, the vegan sweet company founded by Made in Chelsea's very own Jamie Laing. The calendar itself is designed to look stylish and festive, helping you to make your house that bit more festive this Christmas.
What advent calendar should I buy?
When it comes to advent calendars, it can be easy to get lost in a sea of options and not really know what to choose for your loved one.
Instead of grabbing the nearest thing and its contents going to waste, it's a good idea to think about what you might actually use or could even share with the person you're buying it for.
Some grooming calendars have over £200 worth of products inside for a fraction of that price, making them a great sharing option and brilliant value for money.
Louella Berryman is the audience development executive at Bauer Media, where she works in all things digital for Grazia, heat, Closer, Yours and Mother&Baby.