In need of advent calendar filler ideas for him? Here’s a round-up of all sorts of fun, practical, clever and easy gifts to explore.
Looking to spoil the gent in your life this December? Here’s a whole host of homemade advent calendar filler ideas for him that will work a treat for your boyfriend, husband, grandfather, friend, adult son or neighbour!
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Christmassy Filler Ideas
Embrace the Christmas countdown with these season-specific advent calendar gift ideas for him:
- Christmas jokes. Whether for a groan or a snorting laugh!
- Christmas decoration. Add a thoughtful new ornament to the collection.
- Christmas mug. Perfect for their morning cuppa during the countdown.
- Festive car scent. Add a bit of Christmas to the car.
- Christmas travel mug. Perfect for enjoying over the Christmas countdown.
- Christmas water bottle. Same applies as above if they are more of a cold drink fan.
- Beard baubles. Ridiculous but hilarious!
- Christmas loo roll. A bit of festive fun.
- Christmas game. Get the Christmas spirit flowing with a seasonal game.
- Christmas escape room. Or try an escape room challenge – perfect for whiling away a December afternoon or evening.
Clothing Filler Ideas
Gift some seasonal clothes and accessories for them to enjoy over the festive season and beyond.
- Beanie. Keep heads toasty warm.
- Christmas socks. An absolute classic!
- Slipper socks. The more festive the better!
- Christmas slippers. Icon of the season and a bit of festive fun.
- Touch-screen friendly gloves. Super useful at this time of year.
- Neck/head warmer. Perfect for the season – I love these ones by Buff.
- Christmas pyjamas. Gift on December 1st to maximise use. Particularly fun if going for a matching family set!
- Christmas jumper. As above, make the most of season by gifting early.
- Festive underpants. Obvs 😉
- Christmas cufflinks. A sneaky bit of festive.
- Shoe laces. Try something a bit different.
Toiletries Filler Ideas
Take the opportunity to restock supplies:
- Shower gel ornament. Add a little festive to the bathroom!
- Lip balm. Perfect as the weather changes.
- Hand cream. Look after their skin as it gets colder.
- Nail clippers. If you’re anything like us, they will always be going missing!
- Nail buffer. Keep their nails looking tiptop for the festive season.
- Poo-pourri. Need I say more?!
- Travel-size toiletries. Stock up on miniature sizes of their favourites for overnight stays during the Christmas break.
- Echinacea or equivalent immune booster. Help keep the winter lurgies at bay.
Tech Filler Ideas
Lean into the tech and add a few digital items to their advent calendar.
- Christmas phone cover. A little bit of festive fun!
- Phone stand. A great option for their desk.
- Screen wipes. Easy to forget to keep the screen clean.
- Cable tidy. Always handy.
- Earbuds. So their playlists are optional 😉
- Plug labels. Surprisingly useful!
- Power bank. Super helpful in the cold weather.
- Flash-drive. Still more useful than you’d expect!
- Charger cable. You can never have too many!
- Car charger. Again, always handy.
- Phone car mount. Not sure how I would cope without mine!
- Gaming voucher. Perfect for any gaming enthusiasts.
Edible Filler Ideas
Edible and quaffable treats are perfect advent calendar filler ideas. Get as creative as you’d like…
- Chocolate Christmas decorations. One to enjoy and some to hang together on the tree.
- Mints or gum. Always appreciated.
- Favourite tea / coffee. Help get their day off to a good start!
- Miniature favourite jam. Perfect for the morning toast.
- Miniature favourite tipple. ‘Tis the season, after all.
- Miniature condiment packet. Mini tomato ketchup, hot sauce or whatever their preference may be.
- Trail mix. Homemade or their favourite from the store.
- Beef jerky. Or vegan equivalent. Beef jerky always goes down well in my house.
- Their favourite treat snack.
Head to the advent calendar foodie gift ideas for even more suggestions!
Advent Calendar Gift Ideas For The Home
Add some fun festive extras for the home.
- Wine glass charms. In anticipation of guests.
- Whisky stones. No more ice dilution issues!
- Christmas bottle stop. Always an eye-catching detail!
- Bottle opener. Often in need over the festive season.
- Matches. Always handy, especially at Christmas time.
- Coaster. A fun or personalised coaster for their cuppa.
- Koozie (can cover). Go festive or match their favourite team.
- Pocket knife. Always useful.
- Tape measure. You can never have too many.
- Multi-purpose tool. Go seasonal with this snowflake one.
Head to the home-lovers advent calendar gifts for more inspiration.
Other Advent Calendar Filler Ideas For Him
More inspiration for what to put inside his advent calendar this year:
- Keyring. Personalised is always a lovely touch.
- Handwarmers. Always useful.
- Mini backscratcher. Fun but also very appreciated.
- Guitar pick. For the musician in your life.
- Golf ball / tees. For those wishing they were out on the green.
- Mini game tin. Enjoy a little festive fun at the dinner table.
- Pack of cards. Endless entertainment.
- Magic trick sets. The mini ones are perfect for advent calendars and gives time to practise for the Christmas crowds!
- Decision dice. I particularly love the Takeaway Chooser.
- Crossword or puzzle book. Great distraction over the festive season.
- Personalised trainer tags. Motivate them to keep going through the colder months.
- Flashlight. A mini keyring torch is so useful on dark December days.
- Tickets for a festive treat. And some time together perhaps too?
- Scratch card / lottery ticket. You just never know…!
- Gift voucher. For coffee, their favourite snack or go-to store. It’s amazing how even the smaller of vouchers can brighten someone’s day.
Other Advent Calendar Ideas for Him
Hopefully the ideas above have got your creative juices flowing. Remember it’s ok to mix it up – these are only meant to be small treats so consider splitting up larger sets over multiple days. And intersperse bigger gifts with little edible treats and handwritten riddles, messages, or jokes.
Or try a whole themed calendar to celebrate his favourite passions.
Where To Shop
Finding smaller advent calendar-sized treats can be tricky, so here’s a few suggestions of where to get your gifts:
- Look for samples and travel-sized toiletries.
- Ask for samples in food stores, e.g. of teas and coffees
- Alternatively, buy a selection pack and split it up to pick out his favourites for the calendar.
- Go homemade. If you can’t find exactly the voucher you’re looking for, create a homemade coupon instead.
- Consider pre-loved. For non-consumables do check out local second hand stores and markets. As advent calendar gifts often need to be unpackaged to fit into the calendar, it won’t be particularly noticable.
Looking For Ideas For Other Members Of The Family?
We’ve got advent calendar filler ideas for everyone!
Looking for more festive inspiration?
- 101 Ideas For Christmas On A Budget
- Christmas Taskmaster: 15 Hilarious Challenge Ideas
- Have You Ever Played The Candle Game? It’s A Guaranteed Winner.
And if you’re contemplating buying one off-the-shelf, be sure to check out our Complete Advent Calendar Guide. With latest ideas and fun finds, there’s something for everyone!
What other advent calendar filler ideas for him have you got up your sleeve? Do let us know in the comments below!
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Hannah Bartlett
Hannah Bartlett is a year-round Christmas writer, researcher, trend forecaster, adventurer, creator, and all-round festive enthusiast! With a varied background and experience as a Gift of the Year judge, she’s dedicated to helping you create a Christmas that’s uniquely yours. More about Hannah…
