The article reviews top 2026 Advent calendars sold at QVC, many already discounted for Black Friday. Picks for beauty lovers include a holiday makeup kit with brushes, a skincare-focused calendar with a 2-oz serum, and an eight-day calendar with full-size products. A spa-style body care set is marked down 54%. For kids, there is a LEGO calendar with 293 pieces, plus options for preschoolers, story time and counting, and a candle calendar with 12 scented votives.
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