# Icy Advent Calendars Karamelleriet's 'Cool Christmas' Winter Advent Calendar Embraces an Icy Theme By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-12-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-advent-calendar References: [thedieline](http://www.thedieline.com/blog/2017/11/6/karamelleriet) & [karamelleriet](http://karamelleriet.com/karameller/) In recent years, [winter advent calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/assorted-truffles-advent-calendar) that help consumers count down the days in December have gone from being chocolate-filled indulgences for kids to grown-up products for adults that range from novelty to sophisticated. Danish toffee company Karamelleriet had its 'Cool Christmas' calendar designed by the Bessermachen design studio with a sleek, silvery and [sophisticated theme](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-vosges-hautchocolat-advent-calendar) that would make a festive tabletop decoration in one's home. The ice-inspired advent calendar adopts a triangular shape that is encrusted with glitter and filled with 24 compartments of [decadent treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/purdys-advent-calendars) from the brand. The Cool Christmas advent calendar from Karamelleriet is accompanied by separate confection packaging that matches the wintry theme in cool tones of silver and blue. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Grown-up Advent Calendars:** In recent years, advent calendars have evolved from being chocolate-filled indulgences for kids to sophisticated products for adults, creating opportunities for innovative and upscale advent calendar designs. - **Sleek and Sophisticated Designs:** The Karamelleriet 'Cool Christmas' advent calendar showcases a sleek, silvery, and sophisticated design, indicating a trend towards more elegant and visually appealing advent calendar options. - **Winter-themed Packaging:** The separate confection packaging that accompanies the Cool Christmas advent calendar features wintry themes, signaling a growing demand for winter-inspired product packaging designs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Confectionery:** The confectionery industry can benefit from developing innovative and high-end advent calendars, catering to the growing demand for adult-oriented holiday treats. - **Design:** The design industry has an opportunity to create sleek and sophisticated advent calendar designs, leveraging the increasing popularity of adult-focused advent calendars. - **Packaging:** The packaging industry can capitalize on the trend of winter-themed packaging by offering creative and visually appealing designs for holiday products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro Candy Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candy-advent-calendars.md) - [Luxurious Treat Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cartwright-butler.md) - [Premium Candy Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anthon-berg-advent-calendars.md) - [Artist-Designed Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venchi-x-anna-higgie-prestige-advent-calendar.md) - [Textural Chocolate Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinder-holiday-mix-countdown-calendar.md) - [Aromatic Cosmetic Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/molton-brown-christmas-advent-calendar.md) - [Caviar Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/12-days-of-caviar.md) - [Luxe Confectionary Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmet-chocolate-advent-calendars.md) - [Ice Cream Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/12-days-of-ice-cream.md)