The Bonne Maman Advent Calendar That Food Lovers Wait All Year For
If there’s a holiday countdown that rivals the joy of unwrapping gifts, it’s Bonne Maman’s Advent calendar. Every December, gourmands look forward to tasting 24 mini pots of jam, marmalade and chocolate spread, each made in France and available only once a year. It’s an indulgent ritual that makes December mornings a little slower and a lot sweeter.
The 2025 edition brings back everything fans love: thoughtful packaging, exquisite flavor combinations, and that nostalgic red gingham lid, but with a few surprises inside. This year’s design features a hand-illustrated Christmas tree scene, making it both a centerpiece and a pantry treat. Whether you open each window alone or as a family, the daily reveal feels like a mini-celebration.
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Interior of the Bonne Maman 2025 Advent calendar
This year’s calendar is packed with 24 exclusive flavors you won’t find anywhere else, like Vanilla Caramel, Strawberry Passionfruit, and Wild Blueberry with Maple Syrup. Each jar is made with simple, healthy ingredients: no preservatives, no high fructose corn syrup, just fruit, sugar and authentic French know-how. At $54.99, it’s a small price to pay for a morning taste of France with every pot before Christmas.
Fans say the packaging is half the fun. Each little box opens to reveal a mini glass jar topped with that iconic gingham lid. It’s sleek enough to leave on your counter and the quality matches the presentation. Reviewers call it the “perfect holiday gift” and many admit to keeping one for themselves, too.
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A gift that keeps on giving
Even after the countdown ends, the Bonne Maman calendar continues. Mini jars are ideal for travel – perfect for taking jams, sauces or condiments on the road – and once empty, they’re just the right size for organizing spices or other small home essentials.
It’s a thoughtful and delicious way to make December mornings memorable and one of the few gifts that truly suits everyone. Whether you prefer a simple breakfast, can’t get enough of pastries, or love the ritual of enjoying something new every day, Bonne Maman is the perfect gift. Don’t wait too long; this cult calendar sells out every year.
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This story was originally reported by Men’s Journal on November 2, 2025, where it first appeared in the Food section. Add Men’s Journal as your preferred source by clicking here.
