−−− BY LINZI DAVIES −−−
For
many
children
and
adults
alike,
often
the
start
of
Advent
and
the
countdown
to
Christmas
begins
with
the
excitement
of
opening
the
very
first
door
on
an
Advent
calendar.
There are so many to choose from these days from traditional chocolate to savoury treats and toys. There is an advent calendar to suit every family member and their tastes.
Here is a selection of our favourites this year!
ADULTS
DRINKS BY THE DRAM DADVENT CALENDAR
£54.95
from
www.masterofmalt.com
For dads – or indeed anybody who loves a good whisky, this 12 day calendar counts down to Christmas with a 30ml dram a day. The doors within the stylish packaging reveal whiskies from renowned producers such as Loch Lomond, Hatozaki and Tullamore D.E.W.
LITTLE’S COFFEE POD ADVENT CALENDAR
£25
from
www.wearelittles.com
If a hit of caffeine is what’s needed in the countdown to Christmas, then this calendar is for you. Compatible with Nespresso machines, these coffee pods contain some seasonal flavoured coffees such as pumpkin spice, Irish cream, and toffee nut.
LINDT PICK & MIX ADVENT CALENDAR
£15
from
Lindt
Chocolate
Shops
or
www.lindt.co.uk
Available in festive red or green, these calendars contain 24 Lindt melt in the mouth truffles which you can choose yourself making for a personalised treat.
SHE GROWS VEG ADVENT CALENDAR
£65
from
www.shegrowsveg.com
Fancy a calendar which is healthy, sustainable and unique? For those with green fingers, She Grows Veg counts down to Christmas with 25 individually wrapped envelopes each containing an heirloom seed variety which will keep on giving long after Christmas!
DELUXE ANNA HIGGIE ADVENT CALENDAR
£48
from
https://uk.venchi.com/
Containing 25 iconic Venchi chocolates, the packaging represents the quality of this chocolatier with this year’s collection designed by internationally renowned artist Anna Higgie.
CLIPPER TEA ADVENT CALENDAR
£4.19
Exclusive
to
Amazon
Enjoy 24 bags of ethically produced tea in some of the brand’s most popular infusions. Delicious cups of Christmas cheer for the more eco minded loved ones as each bag is unbleached, plastic free and biodegradable.
THE MARKSOLOGIST ADVENT CALENDAR
£10
from
M&S
One for the adults as this contains alcohol. Enjoy a chocolate truffle each day with a boozy twist – espresso martini, rose Negroni, Paloma and smoked pineapple daiquiri infused chocolates created by M&S mixologists.
CHOCOCO’S COUNTDOWN TO
CHRISTMAS BOX
£29
from
www.chococo.co.uk
This box contains 25 differently flavoured artisan chocolates, handmade and using local ingredients where possible. New flavours for this year include toffee apple caramel, Bob’s Bees, Chilli Con Choc, and sticky toffee pudding, as well as some of their award winning favourites.
NORTHUMBERLAND CANDLE COMPANY ADVENT CALENDAR
£10
from
www.thenorthumberlandcandlecompany.com
This calendar is cute and Christmassy with its traditional festive design. Behind each door is a mini candle in scents such as gingerbread, Christmas tree, first snow, and winter rose & pink pepper.
TEENS & KIDS
CADBURY DAIRY MILK CALENDAR
£3
from
retailers
nationwide
This classic Advent calendar has festive shaped pieces of the much loved Dairy Milk chocolate behind each door. With a bright and cheery Santa on the front this is a perfect option for kids to countdown to Christmas. Also available in white chocolate.
TOBLERONE TRUFFLES & TINY’S
ADVENT CALENDAR
£12
from
Tesco
With sleek designed packaging, this calendar gives a yummy treat each day of either a Toblerone Truffle or Tiny Toblerone to enjoy. Perfect for fans of this iconic chocolate bar.
CADBURY HEROES ADVENT CALENDAR
£7
from
retailers
nationwide
For some, variety is the spice of life. If that is you, unwrap a new adventure each day with a different chocolate hero including Crunchie Bits, Twirl, Wispa and much more.
BRIO ADVENT CALENDAR
£34.99
from
Amazon
Each door hides a BRIO World goodie including Mr and Mrs Claus, a snowy steam train, track pieces and accessories for your little one to create their own festive play scene. Suitable for ages 3+
PLUS-PLUS ADVENT CALENDAR
£29.99
from
Amazon
Containing 600 Plus-Plus pieces, reveal a new project each day to build, creating an entire Christmas adventure. Also included are gifts such as forest elves and snow foxes. Suitable for ages 5+
PERCY PIG NAUGHTY OR NICE PIGLETS ADVENT CALENDAR
£7
from
M&S
The iconic piggy returns for this year’s calendar filled with delicious Percy flavoured chocolates. As an extra treat on Christmas Day, you get a bag of Naughty and Nice Piglet sweets.
DOGGIES AND MOGGIES ADVENT CALENDAR
£10
from
M&S
With a festively decorated pet shop on the packaging, each window hides an adorable milk chocolate puppy or kitten ready to adopt (eat) every day in the countdown to Christmas.
PIXAR 2024 BY FUNKO
RRP
£39.99
from
Amazon
Funko has a massive cult following, and if you have one of their fans in your life then this is the calendar for them. The doors reveal 24 unique collectable Funko Pocket Pops from the Pixar Collection. Use the packaging’s artwork to create a festive backdrop for them.
PETS
PETS AT HOME MEATY CHRISTMAS TREATS ADVENT CALENDAR
£5
from
Pets
at
Home
Our pets are part of the family too so why not let them join in at Christmas? These Advent calendars from Pets at Home are available for dogs, cats and small animals. The treats have no added artificial flavours or colours making these a great option for a daily titbit!
