DIY Swedish candy advent calendar and stocking stuffers
Looking for a fun and unique way to do advent calendars for your family this year? Try filling them with authentic Swedish candy from Haus Candy Co. Each day brings a treat to look forward to, whether it’s a favorite BUBS flavor or a sour gummy they haven’t tried.
Typically, a 16 oz bag or a 16 oz bag and an 8 oz bag give you enough for all 24 days, depending on how much you put in each day. You can build your bags online, pick every candy yourself, and get them delivered. The 8 oz bags are perfect for stocking stuffers, too.
The short version
- A family advent tradition
- Fill each day with Swedish candy your family loves, from soft BUBS to sour skulls.
- Stockings with their favorites
- Build a bag around the candy they always reach for, or choose a mix for them to discover.
- A different treat each day
- Mix sweet, sour, foam, and gummy candy to keep everyone guessing until Christmas Eve.
- Vegan and gelatin-free choices
- Use the dietary filters when you build your bag to find candy that fits the person.
- Thoughtful gifts
- Choose Haus Mix bags for teachers, neighbors, hosts, or a whole gift list.
- Ready for Christmas
- Order online by December 22 for pop-up pickup. The last Houston delivery day is December 23.
Build a 24-day Swedish candy advent calendar
Make the countdown personal with candy chosen for your family. Use small bags, boxes, or envelopes, number them from 1 to 24, and tuck a different combination inside each day. You can even keep the picks a surprise until they open them.
16 oz bag
$258 oz bag
$1424 oz of candy
$39This combination gives you about 1 oz a day from December 1 to Christmas Eve. Choose smaller daily treats if you want to use a single bag.
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Choose their favorites
On Build a bag, pick the candy your family loves and add a few they haven’t tried.
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Give each day some variety
Pick about eight candies and use each one three times. Put a sweet foam next to a sour gummy so no two days in a row feel the same.
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Save the favorites for the weekends
Put the big sour skulls or the candy they love most on Saturdays. In Sweden, Saturday is candy day.
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Pick it up or get it delivered
Pick up free at a pop-up, or get it delivered in Houston. Order a few days before you plan to fill the calendar.
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Fill and number
Divide the candy among 24 small bags, boxes, or envelopes. Fill them on November 30 so the candy stays fresh.
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Make day 24 bigger
Save a little extra, or a new favorite, for Christmas Eve.
Stocking stuffers filled with their favorites
Fill their stocking with a bag of the candy they love, whether that’s all sour, all sweet, or a little of both. Use these picks for ideas, and check each candy page for ingredients and allergens.
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The sour fan
Dizzy Skull BUBS, Sour Apple S-Märke, Pink Skulls, Sour Cherries. Or grab the premixed Sour Mix.
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The sweet tooth
Banana Toffee BUBS, Strawberry Lips, Happy Flowers, Swedish Fish. Or grab the premixed Sweet Mix.
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The foam fan
Banana Toffee BUBS, Pomegranate Strawberry BUBS, Sour Foam Monkeys, Foamy Mushrooms. Or make it a bag of BUBS.
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The gelatin-free or vegan friend
All of our BUBS, plus Sour Apple S-Märke, Sour Peach S-Märke, Sour Foam Monkeys. Use the Vegan or Gelatin-free filter on Build a bag.
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Kids
Swedish Fish, Happy Chews, Sweet Eggs, Lucky Eyes. Or grab the Sweet Mix.
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Anyone on your list
Chelcie’s go-to mix: Tutti Frutti BUBS, Sour Foam Monkeys, Sour Apple S-Märke. Or our two most popular BUBS: Pomegranate Strawberry BUBS, Dizzy Skull BUBS.
Teacher, neighbor, and host gifts
A bag of Swedish candy makes a thoughtful thank-you for a teacher, neighbor, coach, or dinner host. Build a bag with their favorites for a personal touch, or choose Haus Mix bags for a ready-to-give assortment.
Order-by dates for Christmas
- November 30
Advent calendar filled
Order your bags a few days before you fill it.
- December 22
Last online order for pop-up pickup
December pop-up dates are on Find Us.
- December 23
Last Houston delivery day
Order a few days ahead.
- As early as you can
Office and client gifts
We confirm the date with your quote.
Office and client gifts
Ordering for a whole team or a client list? Tell us your count, budget, and needed-by date on Holiday Gifts, and we’ll confirm the candy, packaging, and delivery. Year-round thank-yous live on Corporate Gifts.
How long does the candy keep?
Everything on our cart was made within the last month. Keep bags sealed, cool, and out of the sun. Houston kitchens get warm, even in December.
New to Swedish candy? Start with What Is Swedish Candy?, or see every way to get it in our guide to where to buy Swedish candy in Houston.
Holiday Swedish candy questions
What’s in a Swedish candy advent calendar?
Usually 24 small portions of Swedish candy, one for each day from December 1 to Christmas Eve. Most mix gummies, foams, and sour candy. When you build your own, you choose every piece.
How much candy do I need for a 24-day advent calendar?
A 16 oz bag can work for smaller daily treats. Add an 8 oz bag for more generous portions or a little extra for Christmas Eve.
When should I buy a Swedish candy advent calendar?
Boxed calendars often sell out by mid-November. For a DIY calendar, order your bags a few days before you plan to fill it, ideally by the last week of November.
Can I order Swedish candy online in Houston?
Yes. Build a bag online, choose every candy yourself, then pick it up at a pop-up or get it delivered in Houston.
What’s the last day to order before Christmas?
Order online by December 22 for pickup at a pop-up. Our last Houston delivery day is December 23, so order a few days ahead.
What’s a good Swedish candy stocking stuffer?
An 8 oz bag built around the person: sour skulls for a sour fan, foamy BUBS for a sweet tooth, or a gelatin-free mix.
Is Swedish candy gelatin-free?
Some of it is. All of our BUBS are labeled vegan and gelatin-free, but a few of our candies contain gelatin. Use the gelatin-free filter on Build a bag, or check each candy page.
Do you ship Swedish candy?
No. We don’t ship outside Houston. Order online for free pickup at a pop-up, or get it delivered within 25 miles of our home base. The last delivery day before Christmas is December 23.
