Once the Halloween decorations have been put away, my house immediately transforms into holiday mode. While some may think it’s too soon to bust out the twinkly lights and tinsel, I love the winter holiday season so much that my Thanksgiving dinner isn’t complete without a fully bedecked Douglas fir and soft jazz in the background.
If you also savor the season – or know someone who does – Advent calendars are a fun way to elevate every day with a new surprise, whether that’s an exotic new coffee to start the day, a sweet treat for the afternoon, or a premixed nightcap to wind down with. As a yuletide aficionado, I’ve tried plenty over the years, and these are some of my favorites for adults, kids – and kids at heart.