7 Festive Food & Drink Advent Calendars

All December long, we're bringing you the recipes, tips and tricks you need to Feast your way through the holidays, no matter how you celebrate the season.

While advent calendars traditionally include a piece of chocolate for each day until Christmas, this year the trend seems to be all about booze and savory treats. Finally, some new options that bring out the Christmas spirit in all of us.

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So if you'd rather throw back a little gin every day or brew some one-of-a-kind tea, here are the seven best food and drink advent calendars for the big countdown.

If you prefer savory bites over sweet treats, then this is the perfect project for you. This blogger created her own cheesy calendar and shows you how to DIY one of your own, so you can enjoy a tasty piece of cheese every day until Christmas.

This gorgeous package comes with 12 glasses of wine, including warm reds and crisp whites. Makes a great gift, too.
Photo: Courtesy of Vinebox

Feel warm and cozy leading up to Christmas with a whisky advent calendar featuring a 50-year-old Scotch, among other sips. Maybe it'll help you live to be 107, like this man who swears by putting a shot of whiskey in his coffee every day.

Twenty-four different gins? The wide array of brands gives enthusiasts another reason to be excited for the Christmas countdown.
Photo: Courtesy of Gin Foundry

This advent calendar doubles as a beautiful Christmas decoration. You can string it up on your fireplace and enjoy a different flavor of tea every day.

Turn your favorite beer into a one-of-a-kind beer advent calendar. We provide 24 suggestions to get you started.

Of course, we have to include at least one chocolate option this year, and nothing beats this beautiful advent calendar from Godiva. Dark ganache hearts? Yes, please.
Photo: Courtesy of Godiva