24 small gifts for Advent calendars for men: What can you put in them?

Advent calendars are a popular tradition that brings joy and lots of fun during the Christmas season. While there are many commercially available types that you can purchase, a homemade Advent calendar adds a personal touch that increases anticipation. If you want to surprise your best friend, brother, boyfriend or husband and make the countdown to Christmas a little more exciting, we have prepared a detailed list of the best Advent calendar gift ideas for men for you.

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Many women have difficulty finding creative gifts for their husband or boyfriend. But an Advent calendar is an unexpected gesture that will put him in the right mood. The combination of clever small gifts and a creative presentation is sure to delight him during Advent.

Design your own Advent calendar for men

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It's definitely worth having your own Advent calendar! You can hide 24 individual and unique surprises in it and even reuse it every year. However, crafting shouldn't be difficult and time-consuming, so we have prepared 3 simple and creative DIY ideas for you.

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  • From painted mason jars:First, remove the lids from the jars and attach the adhesive labels that you have labeled in advance to them. Paint the inside of the jars in the desired color and allow them to dry completely. Take a hanger and hang the filled jars with a string.
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  • With boxes:Small gift packaging is perfect for making a unique calendar for the Advent season. Simply label the small boxes and decorate them with bows, pompoms and festive elements. Choose colors such as blue, green, gray and yellow, which are preferred by men. Then arrange the 24 box on a board and attach it with hot glue gun.
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  • From bread bags:Another very simple idea is to hide the little surprises in bread bags. If you want to create a nice contrast, you can combine them with Christmas paper bags. Attach the stickers with the numbers and form a Christmas tree when arranging them. Complete your project with a glittery star at the top.

Little things for friend

  1. Mini hand sanitizer
  2. Deo
  3. Care set with small razor
  4. Travel size shaving cream
  5. Beard oil
  6. Nail clippers
  7. Phone holder or stand
  8. Small tools (multi-tools, pocket knives)
  9. Mini flashlight
  10. Travel size toiletries
  11. Funny socks
  12. Necktie
  13. Small puzzles
  14. Keychain
  15. Voucher for shared activities
  16. Golf ball and tees
  17. Mini spirits
  18. Angelköder
  19. lighter
  20. Devil's knot
  21. Men's tea
  22. Personalized coasters
  23. Christmas ornament
  24. bottle opener

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Gift ideas for husband

  1. Engraved pen
  2. Pocket-sized notebook
  3. Voucher for his favorite restaurant
  4. Hairdresser voucher
  5. Mini plant (succulent or air plant)
  6. Framed photo
  7. Personalized luggage hanger
  8. Map case
  9. Travel size perfume
  10. Hair comb
  11. Grill turner
  12. Luxurious cufflinks
  13. Power bank
  14. Car scent
  15. playing cards
  16. Eiskratzer
  17. Car magazine
  18. Chillimühle
  19. Chef's hat
  20. Christmas underwear
  21. CD with his favorite songs
  22. PC game
  23. E-Book
  24. Love letter

Also read: 24 little things for Advent calendars for women: ideas for your best friend, your girlfriend or your wife