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Christmas advent calendars that won't melt

9PR: The 2023 Christmas advent calendars that won't melt in the summer heat

Believe it or not, Christmas is just around the corner. And while we're all excited to see what Santa has left us in our stockings on the big day, opening an advent calendar in the lead-up is just as exciting.

That is if the contents don't melt...

Instead of risking it with the regular choccy calendar, you can buy yourself or a loved one an advent calendar to really suit their interests and personality.

To help, we've unwrapped some of the best advent calendars to get you excited for Christmas 2023.

NOTE: Prices are accurate at time of publishing.

LEGO City Advent Calendar

9PR: LEGO City Advent Calendar 2023 Building Toy Set
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Buy it here for $39

Every kid loves a bit of LEGO, and we're certain it's on a lot of Christmas lists this year. Designed for children aged five and over, this calendar includes a festive figurine behind every door, including Santa, his sleigh and a much-needed Christmas tree. are included in this lot, as well as characters from the LEGO City Adventures TV series.

If your child isn't too fussed about the TV show or a LEGO winter wonderland, the LEGO store on Amazon has more LEGO advent calendars for a wide range of themes, including Star Wars, Harry Potter and Marvel Superheros.

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Glasshouse Fragrances 24 Days of Christmas Advent Calendar

9PR: Glasshouse Fragrances 24 Days Of Christmas Advent Calendar
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Buy yours here for $275

As one of Australia's leading fragrance brands, Glasshouse Fragrances has taken the leap into the Christmas market with this candle and perfume advent calendar. Behind each door is a one-of-a-kind luscious scented gift, including soy candles, body lotions, shower gels, interior fragrances and eau de parfums.

Benefit Cosmetics All I Want Advent Calendar  

9PR: Benefit Cosmetics All I Want Advent Calendar
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Buy today for $249

This Benefit Cosmetics All I Want Advent Calendar comes with festive beauty products as well as mini samples of Benefit Cosmetic must-haves worth $527. You can buy this advent calendar today on Adore Beauty and save 52 per cent with a six-piece cosmetic bag set free bonus gift worth over $120 included – all the best beauty products for more than half the price? It's a Christmas miracle!

Wizarding World Harry Potter Advent Calendar 

9PR: Wizarding World Harry Potter 24 Day Advent Calendar
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Available here for $45

There's always a bit of magic in the air around Christmas time, but this Harry Potter advent calendar takes it to a new level. When opening, you'll discover your own light-up magic wand to help you choose a door to open each day. What you'll find behind each door is a Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger figurine as well as over 20 accessories. The advent calendar itself can also double as a Hogwarts display or toy. 

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Disney Story Book Collection: Hardcover Advent Calendar

While it can sound like a lot, 24 Disney- or Marvel-themed books will certainly keep the kids entertained in the lead-up to the most exciting time of year.

Mindmade Couch Potato Advent Calendar 

9PR: Mindmade Couch Potato Advent Calendar
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Here for $23.99

It's easy to get a bit sluggish this time of year with Christmas parties and family gatherings filling you up with tasty treats you wouldn't normally eat. To prevent you from becoming a classic 'couch potato', this advent calendar gives you a choice of fitness goals and activities to burn off what you ate and get moving so you can indulge this silly season and not think twice. 

Burt's Bees Bundle Up 12 Holiday Finds Advent Calendar 

9PR: Burt's Bees Bundle Up 12 Holiday Finds Advent Calendar
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Buy yours now for $74.12

Behind every door in this Burt's Bees advent calendar is a new tint-free lip balm. Our faves: shortbread cookies, coconut and pear, pomegranate and salted caramel.

Funko The Office Advent Calendar 

9PR: Funko The Office Advent Calendar
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Here for $79.35

The employees of Dunder Mifflin Paper Company can now be part of your Christmas celebration with the Funko The Office advent calendar coming with 24 mini figurines of fan-favourite characters of the series.

Gabby's Dollhouse Advent Calendar  

9PR: Gabby's Dollhouse Advent Calendar
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Get it today for $50

If your child is a fan, they'll love this advent calendar with 24 Gabby's Dollhouse-themed toys with different characters, toys and stickers.

NYX Professional Makeup Gimme Super Stars! Advent Calendar 

9PR: NYX Professional Makeup Gimme Super Stars! Advent Calendar
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Buy yours for $120.01

Helping add to your makeup collection, this NYX Professional Makeup advent calendar comes with a new addition behind every door. It includes 12 mini lip creams and glosses, six eyeshadows, two mini Born to Glow illuminators, one pore filler, one HD eye primer, one HD finishing powder and one #THISISEVERYTHING lip care product.

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Bluey Advent Calendar Book Collection 

9PR: Bluey Advent Calendar Book Collection
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Now available for $24

If your child is a fan of Bluey (and who isn't), then they'll love opening the door to a new Bluey book ahead of Christmas. This calendar has 24 mini Bluey books including story books and colouring in books.

BIC Stationery Advent Calendar

9PR: BIC Stationery Advent Calendar
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Buy it here for $50

With a new pen, pencil or marker behind each door, as well as some other stationary surprises, this will warm the heart of anyone to hates to lend you a pen.

Ooshies Disney Deluxe Advent Calendar 

9PR: Ooshies Disney Deluxe Advent Calendar
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On Amazon for $39.95

These squiggy little toys are everywhere and kids just can't seem to get enough. Combine them with Disney and you've got a winning advent calendar. The Ooshies Disney Deluxe Advent Calendar comes with 24 Disney-themed Ooshies, erasers, stamps, stickers and one Deluxe Ooshie for them to find.

Lancôme Advent Calendar 

9PR: Lancôme Advent Calendar
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Buy today for $349

From lipstick and mascara to eye cream, anti-aging serums, and even perfume, the Lancôme Advent Calendar has it all. Included are 24 beauty products behind every door that once you start using, you won't know how you lived without it. Buy today and you'll also get a free 10mL Lancôme Clarifique as an extra Christmas gift.

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Sock Shop Wild Feet 12 Days of Sock-mas Christmas Advent Calendar

9PR: Sock Shop Wildfeet 12 Days of Sock-mas Christmas Advent Calendar
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Buy it here for $49.99

Each day for 12 days, open up a new Christmas-themed pair of socks to kick off the silly season in style.

Mindmade The Advent Calendar of Kindness 

9PR: Mindmade The Advent Calendar of Kindness
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Get yours for $13.99

Behind every door of The Advent Calendar of Kindness are 'kindness missions' for you to complete to help make someone feel special ahead of Christmas. Some of these missions are simple, like calling a relative, while others will put you to the test to complete before Christmas day.

The Gruffalo and Friends Advent Calendar Book Collection 

9PR: The Gruffalo and Friends Advent Calendar Book Collection
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Get it now for $22.59

Helping your kids get creative with their favourite, this advent calendar book collection comes with 24 mini activity books based on modern classic picture books by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

Funko Pokémon Holiday Calendar 

9PR: Funko Pokemon Holiday Calendar
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Here for $90.69

This advent calendar comes with 24 mini Funko Pokémon figurines of some of the most well-recognised characters from the franchise.

Shocking Science Advent Calendar

9PR: Shocking Science Advent Calendar
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Buy it here for $92

Some kids love to learn, and it can be hard to keep their minds busy. The Shocking Science advent calendar can be the perfect way to occupy them during the Christmas school holidays. With a mini science experiment behind every box and a step-by-step how-to guide, your little scientist will be an expert by the time school starts in the new year.

National Geographic Gemstone Advent Calendar

9PR: NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC 2023 Gemstone Advent Calendar
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Buy it here for $44.99

This geological calendar allows kids to learn about the Earth and the amazing resources it creates. Included are 24 unique gemstones, a guide to learn more about them, and five jewellery settings to turn their discoveries into something special. The final gemstone also has an exciting surprise to make them feel like a real geologist.

T2 Tea Sip the Future: Tea Bag Advent Calendar

9PR: T2 Tea Sip the Future: Tea Bag Advent Calendar
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Get it here for $45

Nothing is better than a nice cuppa, so why not try a new tea every day?! Behind each door is a new brew to explore ranging from black, green, herbal and fruit tea – a little bit of something for everyone. 

How The Grinch Stole Christmas Dog Toy Advent Calendar 

9PR: How The Grinch Stole Christmas Dog Toy Advent Calendar
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Buy it now for $96.95

You can't forget the furry friends this holiday season. This Dr. Seuss How The Grinch Stole Christmas Dog Advent Calendar comes with 12 toys and accessories they'll go barking mad for.

Amazon Beauty 2023 Advent Calendar

9PR: Amazon Beauty Advent Calendar
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Buy yours for $100

Every year Amazon releases its annual beauty advent calendar, and this year's is a big one! It has 33 big-brand beauty products from Hugo Boss, OPI, Natio, Sukin, Weleda, Corsz and more. Worth well over $500, you can buy yours for just $100! They all it the season for giving for a reason!

Please note: At time of publishing, the Amazon Beauty 2023 Advent Calendar is currently sold out.

The Iconic's Beauty Most Wanted Advent Calendar

9PR: The Iconic's Beauty's Most Wanted Advent Calendar
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Get it now for $249

Known for everything fashion, beauty and lifestyle, The Iconic has entered the world of Christmas with a bang. Accumulating a huge range of fragrances, hair care, skincare and make-up products, they've put together their Beauty Most Wanted Advent Calender with brands including MAC, Olaplex, Benefit Cosmetics, L'Occitane and Yves Saint Laurent. The entire calendar is valued at over $700, but you can get yours now for $249 – that's a saving of over 64 per cent!

Please note: At time of publishing, The Iconic's Most Wanted Advent Calendar is currently sold out.

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