Costco x Jellycat Christmas 2026 Advent Calendar

Part of the pleasure of Christmas decorating is finding room for something unexpected: a character that makes you smile or a small detail that becomes a favourite. The Costco x Jellycat Christmas 2026 Advent Calendar builds that pleasure into the countdown, with illustrated animal and food designs waiting behind numbered windows.

The box contains 24 acrylic mica decorations for hanging or upright display according to their supplied format. As each piece is revealed, it can move from its compartment into your seasonal surroundings. The result is a countdown you can watch taking shape, with decorations to enjoy after Christmas Eve arrives.

A Christmas Village with Playful Company

The packaging creates the atmosphere of a festive village, using evergreen trees, lanterns and snowflakes to suggest a welcoming winter scene. Cream, red, navy, dark green and gold bring the different illustrations together without making the artwork depend on one dominant colour.

Within that setting, the animal and food characters provide the personality. Hats, scarves and other seasonal details give familiar subjects a Christmas role, making them feel like a small cast joining the festivities.

The food-inspired artwork is particularly suited to someone who enjoys a little humour in their decorations. Giving an everyday subject a friendly appearance can make it surprisingly appealing, especially among more traditional Christmas shapes. Animal designs add another familiar point of connection for buyers who enjoy character-led collections.

Their plush-inspired appearance belongs to the illustrations. The physical contents are firm, flat acrylic pieces with printed artwork, allowing those cheerful subjects to become small decorative accents.

The Enjoyment Is in the Gradual Reveal

Advent calendars give the days before Christmas a simple rhythm. Opening one compartment at a time creates a small occasion without requiring much preparation, which can be welcome during a month already full of plans.

Begin on December 1 and follow the numbered windows through December 24. Each opening adds another piece to the collection, letting you decide where it belongs before the next reveal.

That process can be personal or shared. You might enjoy opening the calendar quietly with your morning routine, or make it something the household looks forward to together. The character designs give everyone something to notice, while the growing display records how far the countdown has progressed.

There is no need to know the full arrangement in advance. Leave a little space for the pieces and let the display develop as the windows are opened. Product illustrations show the theme, but do not establish which decoration appears behind a particular day.

Contents, Materials and Finishes

The calendar uses a paper outer box with die-cut dotted opening lines. A moulded plastic inner tray holds the acrylic pieces inside, ready to be removed during the countdown.

Each decoration is printed on both sides, with one matte surface and one glossy surface. Peel away the protective film before display so the finished artwork can be viewed clearly.

The listed construction includes hanging pieces with a hole for a suitable hook or ribbon, or pieces with a stand base for upright use. The format supplied determines how each piece should be arranged.

Choosing the Scale of Your Collection

Both sizes contain the same number of pieces. Standard offers smaller decorations and a compact box, while Premium gives the individual artwork a larger format.

Think about where the calendar will sit during December as well as where the opened pieces will go. A compact surface may suit Standard, while a more spacious arrangement can accommodate the larger Premium decorations.

For hanging pieces, leave enough clearance around nearby branches and ornaments. For pieces with bases, choose a level surface where their artwork will remain visible as the collection grows.

Giving the Characters a Place in Your Traditions

These decorations can join a tree assembled from many different keepsakes. Their character artwork adds a playful note without requiring every existing ornament to match.

An upright arrangement offers another approach when the supplied pieces have stand bases. Keeping them together creates a small seasonal gathering, with new additions arriving throughout the countdown.

As a gift, the calendar is particularly relevant to someone who enjoys cute illustrated characters and likes taking time over Christmas decorating. Their interest in food-themed designs, animals or cheerful seasonal details provides a thoughtful reason to choose it.

Give it before December begins so the recipient can enjoy all the daily openings. Once the countdown is complete, the pieces can remain on display for the rest of the holidays and be stored for future Christmas arrangements.

Care During Opening and Display

Set the box on a dry, stable surface and open each window gently along its dotted lines. Lift the acrylic piece carefully from the tray, then remove the protective film before arranging it.

Use a suitable hook or ribbon through the hole on hanging pieces. Position them where they will not repeatedly knock against hard decorations. Fit standing pieces into their bases and keep them away from busy edges.

For light cleaning, wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid abrasive materials and scraping the printed faces against rough surfaces. Handle the pieces as decorations rather than toys.

After the season, protect the surfaces from rubbing against one another or loose hooks. Keep any stand bases with their matching pieces, and store the collection in a dry place without heavy objects pressing against the acrylic.

Questions Before Ordering

Are the characters soft or plush?

No. The listed contents are printed acrylic decorations. The soft-toy-inspired styling is part of the artwork.

Does Premium include more pieces than Standard?

No. Both contain 24 pieces; the difference is their dimensions and the size of the packaging.

Can every piece be hung and stood upright?

The description lists hanging and stand-base formats but does not confirm that every piece supports both. Check the selected version’s details before planning your display.

Can I reuse the decorations next Christmas?

Yes. Store the pieces carefully after the season so they are ready to join another holiday arrangement.

Enjoy the anticipation of a daily reveal and the pleasure of finding a place for each character. Choose the size that fits your Christmas display, or explore more seasonal gifts and decorations.