Meat-Lovers Are Flipping for This Advent Calendar Filled With Jerky

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We all work hard all year. So of course, there's no reason that, when December rolls around, kids should get all of the advent calendar fun, with their toy advent calendars offering them treats every day. Everyone in the family should be able to get in on the action. And while it sometimes can be hard to find gifts for men, especially when it comes to guys who say they already have everything they could possibly want, advent calendars for men abound. Whether they love to taste different adult beverages, whip up new dishes in the kitchen, listen to music, try out new skincare routines or, of course, play with toys, here are some of our favorite advent calendars for the guys in our lives.

Our Top Picks for Advent Calendars for Men in 2023

• Tingletouch Advent Calendar for Couples, $14 at amazon.com
  

• A-Sha 12 Days of Noodles Advent Calendar, $22 at worldmarket.com

• Man'Stuff by Technic Man-Sized Advent Calendar, $49 at amazon.com

• Yawn Coffee Advent Calendar, $49 at yawnbrew.com

• Jerky Advent Calendar, $100 at givethembeer.com

Plus, there are plenty more where these came from, which will have him doing everything from going on a world tour of coffee to quoting his favorite holiday movie lines.

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Jerky Advent Calendar

With apologies to a certain fast-food chain, we'll say this advent calendar really has the meats — nearly two pounds of jerky, when all is said and done. They come in a variety of flavors, from hot sriracha to a mellower garlic-ginger.

Man-Sized Advent Calendar

Let him experiment with different grooming products — in a manly way, of course — with this extra-large advent calendar. It has fun products like shampoo, body wash, lotion and hair gel, along with tools he might need, like clippers, tweezers or a pumice stone.

ManVent Advent Calendar

Or maybe give them a little of everything? This has a variety of items to sample, including nuts, hot sauce, jerky, beer and whiskey. It's perfect for those who can decide between all the others.

Whiskey Advent Calendar

This year, Flaviar's highly anticipated whiskey advent calendar comes with an adventuring theme: "The Lost Art of Distillation: The Amber Kingdom." He'll feel like an explorer as he tries out the different whiskey varieties. It comes with 24 samples (50 ml each), two exclusive Glencairn glasses, a tasting and a one-year Flaviar membership.

12 Days of Noodles Advent Calendar

There's nothing better in the holiday time of year than a warm bowl of soup teeming with noodles. This one comes with lots of flavors for him to try, including original, onion sauce and spicy soy sauce.

Advent Calendar for Couples

If you're looking for some December date ideas, each day this advent calendar from Tingletouch gives three options of activities you can do as a couple. Each day, the options range in spiciness from PG to NC-17, so you'll definitely have an intimate month.

Coffee Advent Calendar

Put some pep into his holiday step with 24 brews sourced from 17 different countries around the world. You can choose if you want whole beans or ground coffee (French press, filter, aeropress or espresso), and each day is enough to make a 10 oz cup.

Christmas Popcorn Advent Calendar

Give him something to snack on while he goes about his holiday business. Each day for 24 days, he'll get different kernels or seasonings to try — or combine to try out new flavors. He can go with some real unusual flavors, including spice blends that taste like French toast, dill pickles, baby back ribs or chocolate chip cookie dough.

Metal Puzzle Advent Calendar

If he likes fidgets or figuring out puzzles, this advent calendar will let him exercise those parts of his brain. Each day comes with a set of interlocking metal pieces, and he has to figure out how to disentangle them.

Beer Advent Calendar

If he's a beer drinker, treat him with some of the best. This advent calendar comes with 12 individual craft beers that have been rated as some of the highest in 2023. Give Them Beer also has advent calendars for just IPAs, canned cocktails or hard seltzer, among other drinky advent calendars.

12 Days of Hot Sauce Advent Calendar

December is known for being cold — time to spice things up and make it hot, hot, hot. This comes with 12 hot sauces that range from sweet to savory to spicy — and some that have very un-merry names like "Son of a Zombie," "Reaper Evil" and "Psycho Curry."

Tequila & Mezcal Advent Calendar

Blancos, Reposados, Añejos and Mezcals — he'll be in his element trying out 24 different 30 ml samples of different tequilas and mezcals. Or, to mix it up, The Spirit Co. has advent calendars for other liquors, too, including rum, bourbon, whiskey and gin.

Funko Pop! Marvel Holiday Advent Calendar

Funko Pop! Collectors and Marvel fans can both enjoy this calendar, which features 24 holiday versions of their favorite heroes. The mini, 2.25-inch characters come dressed in Santa hats and Christmas lights, ready to celebrate the season. Not a Marvel guy? Funk also has advent calendars for Star Wars, DC Super Heroes, Dragon Ball Z and The Office, among others.

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The Beatles Collector’s Advent Calendar

For true Beatles fanatics, this advent calendar is the tops — starting with the magnetic case it comes in, which looks like the iconic drum kit from Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. Inside, he'll find little collector's items that nod to the Fab Four, like a metal key ring, cookie cutters, socks or limited-edition pins. There are also collector's advent calendars for Star Trek and Harry Potter.

Star Wars Advent Calendar

No matter how hold he is, he will never outgrow his love of LEGO — or Star Wars. Combine the two with this advent calendar, which lets him build out mini ships and other vehicles while collecting minifigures of characters like Emperor Palpatine and Princess Leia (some of whom are in Christmas garb). And if Star Wars isn't his fandom, there are also LEGO advent calendars for Marvel and Harry Potter.

RELATED: The Best Star Wars Gifts for Fans of All Ages

24 Days of Tea Advent Calendar

If he's more of a tea guy, this advent calendar will let him taste 24 new blends. It's the perfect compliment to a gingerbread cookie.

Woodland Advent Calendar

You have to fill this one yourself, but he's sure to dig the outdoorsy vibe of this DIY advent calendar. Try to find cool camping gifts to fill the wooden drawers.

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12 Days of 'The Office' Socks Advent Calendar

These socks just might be what gets him through the workday. They come in short and long, and each one is emblazoned with jokes or catchphrases from The Office. They're perfect for the Assistant (to the) Regional Manager.

Meaty Christmas Jerky Advent Calendar

If he's a meat lover, he's going to want these 25 jerky bits. Flavors range from the traditional like garlic or black pepper to the unusual, like root beer habanero or General Tso. This comes with a "cow carolers" design on the box, but there's also a "Ho-Ho-Holy Cow"version.

Elf: The Official Advent Calendar

Don't be a cotton-headed ninny-muggins — if Elf is his favorite holiday movie, get him this advent calendar. It comes with 25 small things that will surprise and delight him, like stickers, buttons and keychains. If he's not an Elf fan, you can also opt for Insight Editions'other advent calendars, including ones themed around Skyrim, Fallout, Dungeons and Dragons, Star Wars, Batman, Marvel, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Home Alone or Dragon Ball Z, among others.

Holiday Playlist Scratch-Off Advent Calendar

Here's a new one: Each day, you scratch off a square of this advent calendar, and it reveals a QR code for a holiday song done by an emerging artist. It's a fun way to add to his music collection.

Sports Team Christmas Countdown Calendar

Take a decal each day, stick it to the tree, and you'll have an advent calendar that roots for the home team. You can also get this for the Patriots, Packers and Steelers, among others.

Men’s Skincare Essentials Advent Calendar

He can pamper his skin during the cold winter months with this grooming advent calendar. He'll have everything from eye masks to face masks that counter the effects of shaving.

Pork Crackling Advent Calendar

What is pork crackling? It's... delicious! And this one offers 24 different tastes, in a variety of flavors.

15 Days of Socks Advent Calendar

They come in short and long styles, all with references to his favorite Marvel superheroes. If that isn't his, there are also sock advent calendars for Star Wars, Harry Potter and Elf.

Peppermint Bark Advent Calendar

We'd be remiss if we didn't include at least one chocolate advent calendar. This one tastes like the season, with peppermint bark in the shape of snowmen, toy soldiers, Christmas trees or Santas.

12 Days of Fishmas Advent Calendar 2022

For avid fisherman, this calendar offers 23 hand-tied, freshwater flies, plus a box to keep them in, too. There's also the fishing tackle advent calendar for those who want different lures.

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