Consumer Reports' Most Recommended Candy Advent Calendar In 2026 Comes In A High-Quality, Festive Box

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Advent calendars pull heartstrings across the world, nodding to holiday memories and simpler times. But many of today's versions are far from ordinary, moving past the tiny chocolates and into edibles ranging from cheese to tea, nuts, coffee, spices, jam, and even Fishwife tinned fish. That said, many folks still dream of candy behind those numbered doors, a fact acknowledged by Consumer Reports with a particularly festive recommendation for 2026.

In its roundup of favorite advent calendars for the year, reviewers singled out Sugarfina's Santa's Parisian Christmas Candy Advent Calendar as the candy-focused pick. Presentation was a major part of its appeal: Consumer Reports praised the calendar's sturdy cardboard construction and magnetic closures, noting how the overall package is attractive enough for displaying on a countertop throughout the holiday countdown. Instead of perforated cardboard doors, the entire box opens to reveal 24 individually numbered drawers hiding the daily treats. 

Sugarfina currently lists the 24-day Santa's Parisian Christmas calendar for $60,noting how the candies are sourced from artisanal confectioners in various countries. Rather than delivering the same chocolate in different shapes, each day brings a different flavor and texture. They aren't kidding about that either; the 24 separate candy flavors couldn't be any more different.

Consumer Reports notes that gummies make up much of the assortment, with a few chocolate treats mixed in. But the full lineup is considerably more varied than that description might suggest. Sugarfina's 2026 collection includes the likes of Milk Chocolate Sea Salt Caramels, Raspberry Crunchies, Sugared Gummies, Mistletoe Kisses, Super Sour Stars, Magic Mangos, Passion Fruit Gummies, Reindeer Carrots, Holiday Trees, Island Pineapples, and lots more. 

The assortment circles the textural candy wheel from chocolatey and fruity to sour, chewy, and crunchy, making each day a surprise. In fact, as CR notes, a printed guide on the back reveals the daily treat, so don't peek if you want to keep the mystery alive. Holiday-themed shapes carry the magic all the way through drawer number 24. 

The Sugarfina Santa's Parisian Christmas Candy Advent Calendar is available straight from the company, but shipping charges apply unless your order reaches a minimum of $250. You can bypass that by ordering from Amazon, though a Prime membership may be required. A very high percentage of Amazon customers give positive reviews of Sugarfina's annual advent calendars from previous years, so for now the Consumer Reports preview may be your best bet to verify the appeal of his brand-new candy-filled treasure for 2026.