IT'S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS

COUNTDOWN TO
THE BIG DAY

−−− 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!

Personalised Fabric Christmas Tree
Hanging Advent Calendar

£46
fromwww.my1styears.com

This gorgeous calendar is one to be treasured and used year after year. Its 25 pockets are ready to be filled with treats, and its personalised top means there’s no doubt who it’s for. The soft fabric can be lovingly stored and will last a lifetime.

My Mini Baby Advent Calendar

£19.99
from
Amazon
aged
3+

A festive advent calendar packed with daily surprises, including two mini baby dolls and 20+ accessories. Designed to inspire nurturing roleplay, imaginative storytelling and collectible fun, it delivers heartwarming mini moments throughout the Christmas countdown. A great alternative to chocolate!

M&S Food Advent Calendars

Starting
at
£2.75
from
M&S
Food
Stores

M&S Food have some delicious Advent Calendars for the whole family. From the loveable Percy Pig and Spencer Bear to other famous faces such as Wallace & Gromit, and Where's Wally, you can choose their favourite character, or go for something more traditional with their Nativity Advent Calendar. For teens or adults we love the Choc Marks Advent Calendar which features mini bars of M&S Choc's best flavours and a full size bar for the big day!

Lindt Pick & Mix Advent Calendar

£17.50
from
Lindt
Trinity
Leeds
or
www.lindt.co.uk

Why have one chocolate when you can have 24 different flavours? Create your own delicious countdown with Lindt’s completely customisable Pick & Mix calendar. With over 30 varieties to choose from, fill each door with your favourites, including the newest LINDOR Cinnamon Roll. You can do this in person at the Lindt Store in Trinity Leeds!

Whittard’s New
Hot Chocolate Advent Calendar

£79.95
from
www.whittard.com

This is the perfect calendar for those who prefer their chocolate in liquid form! Behind the 24 doors are hand-selected hot chocolate blends, with two sachets behind each door so they can be enjoyed solo or shared.

From £3.50 at www.tesco.com or your local Tesco

Tesco have a huge range of chocolate Advent Calendars starting

from as little as just £3. You can pick them up for the whole family

while you do your weekly shop! Some of our favourites include

Cadbury classics such as Dairy Milk Chunk and Lotus Biscoff

Chunk, as well as Galaxy chocolate, KITKAT and Lindt.

Build Your Own
Marble Labyrinth Advent Calendar

£24.99
from
www.buildyourownkits.com
aged
8+

Hidden behind each door you’ll find a new set of kit instructions to build a step-by-step Marble Labyrinth the whole family can enjoy on Christmas Eve. Two games in one and double the fun, this innovative Marble Labyrinth provides hours of entertainment. The festive countdown just got a whole lot more fun with this alternative advent calendar!

Bird & Blend Tea Advent Calendar


£39.50
Bird
&
Blend
York
Store
or
www.birdandblendtea.com

Unlock 24 days of tea exploration, with unique & delicious hand-blended tea flavours to savour - 48 tea bags in total, perfect for sharing. The calendar contains a mixture of both Christmas teas & fan faves, including some brand new and limited editions; Snowball, Mince Pie, Magical Christmas Market Tea, Buttermint, Moomin House Cosy Comforts, Limoncello, Pistachio Chocolate Truffle Tea and Apple Strudel

100% plastic free, biodegradable & earth-friendly with 1 tree planted for every calendar sold.

Regular & caffeine free versions available.

Signature Gourmet Popcorn Advent Calendar

£27.99
from
www.popcornshed.com

A delicious alternative to the traditional chocolate calendar, it contains 24 individual bags of handmade gourmet popcorn in 12 mouthwatering flavours. These include Salted Caramel, Berry-licious, Peanut Butter, Pecan Pie, Birthday Cake, Cinnamon Roll, Pumpkin Spice, Red Velvet and White Chocolate. There is also a festive joke hidden inside every door, bringing a little extra laughter to the countdown.