What You Loved About Last Year’s Advent Calendars

If you’ve been around The Sugar Cube for a while, you know our Candy Advent Calendars are the moment every holiday season. But don’t just take it from us, last year’s reviews are proof that these cubes of sweetness are making traditions, sparking joy, and yes, even going on family vacations.

With our cutoff date coming up fast, we’re rounding up some of the love notes from 2024. Here’s what made last year’s calendars unforgettable (and why you’ll definitely want to snag one before they’re gone).

1. More Than Just Candy — It’s a Tradition

So many of you told us that our Advent Calendar has become part of your holiday rhythm. From families with kids to couples and even workplaces, it’s a December staple. One customer said it best:

“Advent calendars are the best part of our holiday tradition! Delicious, unique candy for the whole family. So fun!”

2. A Candy Surprise for Everyone

Chocolate? Overrated. Gummies? Iconic. Families with older kids especially loved that our Advents are packed with carefully curated candy surprises—never the same mix twice. As one fan put it:

“We have older boys, and neither likes chocolate. This calendar is perfect!”

3. Unexpected New Favourites

We love that our Advent Calendars pushed people outside their candy comfort zones. A few candies that weren’t on anyone’s radar suddenly became household hits:

“There were a couple of candies I loved that I would have never bought just by looking at them.”

That’s the beauty of the cube—you never know what’s coming next.

4. Built for Sharing (and Oversharing)

From sneaking candies with your kids to saving extras for family get-togethers, sharing was a big theme. We even heard about families who packed their Advent Calendar for a holiday vacation so they wouldn’t miss a single day. Talk about commitment!

Another favourite story: one customer ordered it for her husband (who isn’t even a candy person)… and he ended up eating most of it. Proof that these cubes are irresistible to everyone.

5. Value That Lasts All Month Long

With 25 days of candy (yes, Christmas Day too!), hidden prizes, and enough sweets for families to share (and still have leftovers), our Advent Calendars are designed to go the distance. As one repeat customer said:

“We’ve ordered the Family Size two years running and love it. It’s more than enough for a family of four, and the candy is amazing! 10/10 recommend.”

6. The Excitement Builds Every Day

The joy wasn’t just in the candy—it was in the anticipation. Customers described the calendar as something the whole family looked forward to each morning.

“We loved our calendars and look forward to them each year.”

Final Call: Don’t Get Ghosted 👻

Last year, these calendars sold out well before December. This year, we’ve made them even better: every cube includes a QR code for daily virtual unboxings and the chance to win prizes (including three chances to win a free calendar for next year).

👉 The cutoff for out-of-province orders is October 31st, 2025. Local Alberta orders have until mid-November—but don’t wait that long.

Because if there’s one thing last year’s reviews proved, it’s that these aren’t just calendars. They’re candy memory makers. And once they’re gone, they’re gone.