Kinder Advent Calendar

The scoop

Spotted something interesting in the post-holiday clearance section: the Kinder Advent Calendar (Item #1831777) has hit the markdown racks at Costco. Yes, we know Christmas is over, but hear us out on this one.

This is the classic Kinder chocolate advent calendar featuring 12.4 ounces of assorted Kinder chocolates spread across 24 little doors of holiday anticipation. You’re getting a mix of Kinder favorites like mini chocolate bars, Kinder Bueno bites, and other milk chocolate treats that the brand is known for.

Here’s the honest truth: buying an advent calendar after the holidays is clearly an off-season purchase, but if you’ve got kids who love Kinder chocolate, you’re essentially getting a variety pack at clearance pricing. The real question is whether you want to stash this for next December or just let the family tear through it now as a regular candy stash. Either way, advent calendars typically carry a premium price during the season, so the clearance markdown should represent decent savings per ounce of chocolate.

The clearance timing is obvious—it’s almost January, and advent calendars are about as seasonal as it gets. Costco needs to clear floor space for Valentine’s Day and spring items, which means holiday leftovers get the price-slash treatment. If your warehouse still has stock, it likely won’t last long since Kinder is a popular brand and clearance chocolate tends to move quickly.

Bottom Line: An off-season advent calendar purchase isn’t for everyone, but if you’re a plan-ahead type or just want discounted Kinder chocolate, this clearance find delivers. Are you team “save it for next Christmas” or team “eat it now”?