SOJA&CO. Candle & Home Advent Calendar 2026: Our 5th Edition Gets a Refresh
SOJA&CO.'s candle Advent calendar is back for a 5th edition, and this year, we rethought the whole thing. Behind every window from December 1st to 24th: a surprise chosen with care to keep you company all the way to Christmas. Scented candles, home fragrance, body care, and, for the first time ever, an exclusive sneak peek at something nobody else has seen yet.
24 days, 24 scented surprises, one question: which surprise will you land on?
An Advent Countdown Tradition Entering Its 5th Edition
For five editions now, the SOJA&CO. Advent calendar has become a countdown-to-Christmas ritual for thousands of Canadian families, and the 2026 edition marks the biggest change in its history: a fully reimagined format, built to take care of you from December 1st through the Holidays.
There's something about the Advent countdown to Christmas that never gets old. Every day of December carries its own little spark, the fun of opening a new window, discovering a new scent, marking off one of the 24 days to Christmas. That's the ritual we've been building since our very first edition.
This year, we wanted to go further than the candle. The 2026 Advent calendar becomes a full sensory experience, cozier, more generous and more surprising than any edition before it.
24 Windows, a Whole New Handmade Fragrance Experience
The 2026 edition packs 24 surprises across four product families: 10 scented candles, 7 home and ambiance products, 5 bath and body items, and 2 extra surprises, a first for the SOJA&CO. Advent calendar.
No more 100% candle calendar. This year, every window might reveal a brand new exclusive candle, a premium home fragrance piece to fill your home, a body care product, or a little unexpected surprise. Here's what's inside the 2026 edition:
- 10 scented candles, in a 1oz format, in exclusive new winter scents made only for this edition, including 1 candle in a 4oz format
- 7 home and ambiance products (new), to fill every room with a festive scent
- 5 bath and body items (new), to carry the ritual beyond fragrance alone
- 2 extra surprises (new), which we're keeping under wraps until the big day
The calendar brings together winter fragrances to discover one by one: scent profiles built for the cold months, between resinous, woody and gourmand notes.
Every candle and every product is hand-poured, hand-bottled and hand-packed at our warehouse in Brossard, Quebec. For this edition alone, that's more than 36,000 unique products crafted by hand to take care of our customers, one at a time. That handmade craft, at this scale, is still what makes the SOJA&CO. Advent calendar as festive as it is genuine.
Why We Love It
- Made from recycled kraft paper, printed with soy ink
- New elevated structure with a magnetic closure
- Gold accents for a festive, refined touch
- Clean products, free of substances of concern, chosen with care
The Surprise We're Revealing Early
For the very first time, the 2026 SOJA&CO. Advent calendar hides an exclusive item that won't officially join our lineup until 2027, an early access reserved for whoever has this year's calendar in hand.
Behind one of the 24 windows sits a product even our most loyal customers haven't seen yet. We can't give it all away just yet (the suspense is half the fun), but here's what we can tell you: it's one of the rare chances to discover a new SOJA&CO. creation before anyone else, months ahead of its official launch.
It's our way of saying thank you to everyone who's made this calendar a yearly tradition, and of continuing to write our story together, starting now.
A Scent Ritual Built to Carry You to Christmas
Every product in the SOJA&CO. Advent calendar is made with 100% natural soy wax, vegan fragrance oils free of phthalates, in partnership with a perfume house born in Grasse, France, more than 250 years ago.
Opening a new window each night of December releases a new aroma into your home and becomes its own small daily ritual: a pause, a moment for yourself, a cozy little bubble in the middle of Holiday chaos. The scents woven through the calendar, whether in a candle, a home fragrance piece, or a body care item, are chosen with the same care as the rest of our lineup. And when it's a candle's turn, its soy wax burns cleaner than paraffin wax, with a longer, more even burn time, for an even cozier atmosphere at home.
SOJA&CO. is a Canadian company founded in 2018 by Laurence Gaudreau-Pépin, handcrafting its entire lineup in Montréal, Canada. The brand has been B Corp certified since April 2025, a commitment that shows up in every detail of the calendar: reusable, recyclable amber glass containers, responsible cardboard packaging, and fragrances that meet IFRA standards, safe for the whole family, pets included.
That mix, elevated yet accessible, festive yet never artificial, is what makes the SOJA&CO. Advent calendar so much more than a simple countdown to Christmas.
Who It's For, and How to Get One
The 2026 SOJA&CO. Advent calendar is a limited edition that sells out fast every year; it's the perfect gift to give or to keep for yourself, though no promotions apply to this product.
This calendar is built for you as much as for someone you love, each window becoming its own little Advent ritual:
- For yourself, as a daily December ritual, one window at a time
- As a couple, as a little evening ritual to share
- As a family, turning the countdown to Christmas into a game of scented discoveries
- As a gift, giving an experience rather than just an object
Because it's a limited edition and past years have sold out quickly, we recommend reserving yours as early as possible, starting October 1st.
Frequently Asked Questions About the SOJA&CO. Advent Calendar
When should I order my SOJA&CO. Advent candle calendar 2026?
The SOJA&CO. Advent calendar is a limited edition that sells out fast every year. We recommend ordering as early as possible, ideally as soon as presale opens on October 1st. Calendars ordered during presale will ship starting November 1st.
What changed in the 2026 edition?
Unlike previous editions, which were made up entirely of candles, the 2026 edition mixes 10 scented candles, 7 home and ambiance products, 5 bath and body items and 2 extra surprises, plus an exclusive early look at an item officially launching in 2027.
Are there any promotions on the Advent calendar?
No. No promotions apply to the SOJA&CO. Advent calendar, whether that's a discount code, a rebate or a bundle offer. Its value comes from the 24 surprises themselves.
Is shipping included?
Yes. Shipping is included in the $170 CAD price of the SOJA&CO. Advent calendar. No extra fees are added at checkout to get your calendar delivered to your door.
What should I do with the box after the Holidays?
The Advent calendar's box is built to last well beyond December. You can reuse it for storage, keep it as a decorative piece, or simply recycle it, since it's made from responsible cardboard.
Is this a good Canadian Holiday gift?
Yes. The SOJA&CO. Advent calendar is one of the most popular gifts in our lineup during the Holiday season, whether it's for yourself or someone you love. It's a daily experience that lasts well beyond Christmas Day.
How Can I Best Use My Advent Calendar Candles?
To fully enjoy your candles:
- Light each 1 oz candle for a maximum of 2 hours at a time
- Make sure the wick measures about 5 mm before each use
- Place the candle on a stable, heat-resistant surface
- Let the wax melt to the edges during the first use
- Never leave a lit candle unattended
Are the Fragrances Suitable for Sensitive People?
All our candles are made with premium fragrances, without parabens or phthalates. However, if you are particularly sensitive to fragrances, we recommend first testing by lighting the candle in a well-ventilated room. The fragrances in our calendar vary in intensity, with some being more subtle than others.
The Festive Countdown Starts Now
Every year, our Advent calendar disappears almost as fast as it arrives. It's become a moment our customers look forward to, and this 5th edition is easily the most generous and most surprising yet.
24 windows, 24 scented surprises, and an early look we haven't shown anyone yet. Between the candles, the home fragrance and the body care, the Holiday spirit starts the moment you open the first window.
Discover the SOJA&CO. 2026 Advent calendar now, while quantities last.
