12 Day - Advent Calendar

12 Days of Bifts Advent Calendar by Bifties

Count down to Christmas with 12 days of surprises from 12 Black-owned brands. Created by our friends at Bifties, a Maryland gifting company that has spent years curating the best of Black-owned businesses, this advent calendar turns the holiday countdown into a celebration of Black makers.

Behind each door is a mix of full size products and samples: treats, self care, home goods, and little luxuries the whole family can enjoy. Every brand is verified Black-owned, so each day you open is a small way to support Black entrepreneurs.

Open one door a day from December 13 through Christmas Eve, or start whenever the holiday spirit hits. The calendar itself is illustrated by a DC artist and makes a beautiful keepsake long after the last door is open.

Ships November 16.

Shipping and Damage Policy
Because quantities are limited, we strongly recommend adding shipping insurance at checkout. Calendars damaged in transit cannot be replaced, but individual items that arrive damaged can be. Simply send a photo of the damaged item to Bifties and they’ll take care of the rest.

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Corporate Collaborations

Looking for boxes or bags for your next gala, luncheon, or event? Interested in showing your employees how much they are appreciated? We absolutely love collaborating together with organizations to build boxes tailored to their business needs. We have curated some amazing boxes for TakeAction MN, Penumbra Theater Company and the MN Timberwolves, just to share a few.

Learn More Here

Amplify Black Businesses

Thank you Nicole Norfleet for sharing our story

"Shop. Support. Sustain; Black Businesses, One Box At A Time"

Customer Reviews

Ordered two different boxes during the holiday season. One for my family and one to gift, and I could not be happier!Every product was amazing! We are definitely going to be buying more from the businesses that were in the box.I’m really looking forward to ordering again and seeing what else we get!

T.Reese

Personal delivery of unique household items, art, and other surprises - something for everyone and provides a much needed spotlight and awareness of black owned businesses... a win, win, win! Highly recommend.  

Collete Maclver

I enjoyed everything in the box I received. I loved the variety of items and being able to support black entrepreneurs of all ages. I highly recommend ordering!  

Dionne White

MNBlackBox is a great way to learn about so many different local black businesses and entrepreneurs. Your box will have a variety of products that will make you want to dig a little deeper and learn about who each amazing item. Plus, when your box is delivered it feels like Christmas...every month. 

Liz Hendren

They have many options for boxes. I tried the Sweets and Treats Box and we loved it and everything inside. Unboxing was really fun. There are many different items. So many diverse and delicious treats! Treats that you know are made with love. It's great knowing you are helping local folks and their small businesses. Delivery was timely too. Highly recommended, order for yourself and for gifts!

Joe Castleberg

We used Black Box for our team’s holiday presents this year - they were fantastic! It was great to learn about local companies and try new treats I’ve never had before. The Chin Chin was delicious.

Anna Picchetti

I ordered the Vegan Black Box and it was better than I expected! Beautiful arrangement with a good variety of treats. I will be ordering again!

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