Advent calendar for men: socks, snacks and hobby kits
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Popcorn Shed gourmet popcorn advent calendar, 24 bags, 12 flavours
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Advent calendar for men: pick by what he does
Most advent calendars for men follow a hobby or a habit, so the listings fall into a few groups: socks, snacks and drinks, fishing, golf and tools, games, and gardening. The hobby kits are the unusual ones. The middle price is £23, which is 96p a door, and the top of the range is £40.
| Type | Behind the doors | Check before you buy |
|---|---|---|
| Socks | Pairs of socks; one listing has 24 pairs | UK sizes: 4 to 11 on one listing, 7 to 11 on another |
| Snacks and drinks | Popcorn in 12 flavours, dark chocolate, tea bags, flavoured ground coffee | Allergens; the coffee is ground for a cafetière |
| Fishing | 24 lures: poppers, pencil baits, minnows, crankbaits, frog and spoon lures | Hooks; the fish the lures are made for |
| Golf and tools | 24 golf accessories, or 24 basic hand tools | The tool calendar is labelled 14+ |
| Games | An electronic games kit for teens and adults | Battery operated, with some assembly |
| Gardening and crystals | Packets of flower, vegetable and herb seeds, or gemstones | Seeds are sown in spring, so read each packet |
Grooming calendars
Grooming sets from Lynx and NIVEA MEN hold items such as shower gel, deodorant, antiperspirant, moisturiser and face wash. They are listed under beauty advent calendars, along with the makeup ones.
Choosing an advent calendar for men
- Socks: one listing says UK 4 to 11 and another UK 7 to 11, so check the range against his shoe size. The 24-pair set is 99% polyester and 1% elastane trainer socks, so read the material line if he prefers cotton or wool.
- Hooks: fishing lures carry hooks. Keep them away from children and pets, and match the lures to the water and the fish he fishes for.
- Batteries: the electronic games kit is battery operated and needs some assembling, so read what the listing says is included.
- Food and drink: popcorn, chocolate, tea and coffee calendars list allergens on the box or the listing. Read them before you wrap one for someone with an allergy.
- Age: the hand tool calendar is labelled 14+, so check it suits the person before you buy.
Other types of calendar
A chocolate advent calendar is the cheapest way to fill 24 doors, at 42p a door at the middle price of that collection. The main advent calendars page covers every type, from toys to tea.
Presents beyond the calendar
For presents beyond the calendar, read Christmas gifts for men, or Christmas gifts for dad for a father.
Frequently asked questions: Advent Calendars for Men
What is the best advent calendar for men?
It depends on what he does. A keen angler gets more from 24 fishing lures than from grooming, and a coffee drinker from 24 flavoured coffees. Match the calendar to a hobby or a habit, then check sizes, batteries and allergens.
What to put in a men’s advent calendar?
For a homemade calendar, socks, a bar of chocolate, a sachet of coffee or tea, small tools, golf tees and fishing lures all fit behind a door, along with notes that name a plan for the day. The DIY advent calendar ideas guide has a list for each day.
Is there a Lynx advent calendar?
Yes, and a NIVEA MEN one too. Both are grooming calendars with items such as shower gel, deodorant and antiperspirant, and they are listed under beauty advent calendars rather than on this page.
What are the most fun advent calendars for adults?
The hobby kits and games: 24 fishing lures, 24 golf accessories, a hand tool kit, an electronic games kit or popcorn in 12 flavours. Puzzle calendars, with 24 jigsaws or puzzle envelopes, are on the advent calendar for women page and suit any adult.
Are there advent calendars for teenage boys?
Yes. The hand tool calendar is labelled 14+, the electronic games kit is labelled for teens and adults, and sock and snack calendars work at any age. For younger boys, see the kids advent calendars.
How much does an advent calendar for men cost?
Prices here run from £14 to £40, and the middle is £23, or 96p a door. Tea and fishing calendars sit near the bottom of that range, and the 24-pair sock set is at the top.
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