Costco is officially taking holiday indulgence to the next level, and this year it’s huge—literally.
Shoppers across the country are buzzing over a 5-foot-tall Lindt Advent calendar, a chocolate countdown that’s taller than some Christmas trees.
A Chocolate Lover’s Dream
The oversized calendar features 24 full-sized Lindt chocolates, from candy bars and bags of truffles to the classic gold bears.
Priced at $189.99, it was first spotted by popular store-hunter Laura Jayne Lamb at a California location last week and is now available nationwide.
Lamb couldn’t contain her excitement, exclaiming in a video, “I can’t believe this is real.
It’s the most fun and delicious countdown to the holidays ever.”
Fans online are equally thrilled, with one Instagram user joking, “I thought it was a giant Christmas chocolate bar,” while another admitted, “As someone who loves a countdown to just about anything… I need. Must have.”
A Bakery Frenzy Continues
The giant chocolate calendar frenzy comes just a month after shoppers went wild over Costco’s seasonal Butter Cinnamon Sugar Loaf, a bakery treat many are calling “sinful.”
Reddit users shared their delight, joking about roommates devouring most of it, and praising it as “entirely one of the most sinful things the Costco bakery has pumped out in recent memory.”
Others added humorously, “Side-effects include a feeling of disbelief and a desire for more magic loaf.”
Bags of candy bites from Edward Marc Chocolatier have also been snapping up attention, particularly the thin mint version inspired by Girl Scout cookies.
Fans described it as “something I would devour like an animal,” thanks to its crispy chocolate-mint center.
Year-Round Favorites
Costco’s bakery staples continue to be crowd-pleasers.
Popular items include tiramisu cheesecake, $12.99 apple pies, and peppermint bark, keeping shoppers coming back for more beyond seasonal specials.
Early Access and Exclusive Perks
Costco has also made shopping even sweeter for Executive members, giving them a full hour of early access before Gold Star members and priority access to free samples.
These perks, paired with holiday treats like the giant Lindt calendar and magic loaf, are fueling a wave of excitement as the holiday season approaches.