No Christmas season is complete however, without the beloved advent calendar. The perfect way to countdown to Christmas Day, there are few activities that excite the little ones more than uncovering new and exciting treats under each calendar window.

With advent calendars becoming more colourful and adventurous each year, Checklist lists 10 advent calendars sure to wow those little ones and make the run-up to Christmas that much more magical.

1. Invisibobble

This festive season, Invisibobble is introducing their first-ever advent calendar. Bursting with hair-friendly treats, the calendar includes 24 individual hair accessories from the hair tie brand; one for each day of the festive season.

Included within a wide range of different gifts, designed to give girls hours of hair customising fun. These include six of the Original iconic hair ties, five elegant Slim hair ties, three Power strong grip hair ties, one Nano tie for more elaborate up dos, two Waver hair clips, a Sprunchie, an elegant Bowtique hair tie, a Bunstar easy bun tool, a Wrapstar multi styling tool and one of the Kids range hair ties. With so many days of festive hair fun, their style possibilities are endless.

There is much to discover in the Invisibobble’s calendar. As there are 24 days of festive hair fun to uncover, so there is simply no excuse for a bad hair day in December.

Find out more at invisibobble.com

2. Harry Potter Advent 2021 Calendar

Missing Hogwarts and all that is associated with the magical world of Harry Potter? For all the Potterheads amongst you, and fans of the beloved franchise, the official licensed Harry Potter Advent Calendar is the perfect (and most magical) way to countdown to Christmas day.

The official Harry Potter Merchandise contains a myriad of unique gifts and products; 24 days’ worth to be exact. Behind each advent calendar window, you will find fantastic stationery sure to wow and amaze friends and family. Included in the calendar is several small notebooks with a noticeable Harry Potter theme, four erasers that work just like a smudge removing spell, as well as three pencils.

Within the calendar you’ll also find six gadget decals, paper tapes, one colour change coaster, playing cards, sticky notes, ruler, shaped paper clips and a magic wand, designed for you to cast spells galore. With so many different gifts to be uncovered, no two days are the same, ensuring a truly magical time for all involved.

Find out more at lostuniverse.com

3. Thomas & Friends Minis Advent Calendar

Make the countdown to Christmas that extra special with this Thomas & Friends advent calendar. ​What’s that approaching? A super-festive train is pulling into the station under the Christmas tree. Budding young conductors can uncover a mystery surprise every day as they countdown to Christmas with this Thomas & Friends MINIS Advent Calendar from Fisher-Price.

Open each calendar window to discover a wealth of Thomas & Friends characters. Featuring 24 miniature train engines, there is an abundance of Thomas-themed gifts to keep those little ones entertained. Each carefully-crafted, miniature push-along train is styled to look like a Thomas & Friends character, meaning it’s a great gift for pre-school conductors.

Whether you’re looking for a Steamie, a Diesel, or one of Thomas’ construction friends, the Thomas & Friends advent calendar contains 24 days of miniature fun.

Find out more at thetoyshop.com

4. LEGO® Marvel The Avengers Advent Calendar

Save the world one day at a time with the LEGO® Marvel The Avengers Advent Calendar. Perfect for any Marvel Avengers fan, each day reveals a new super-hero surprise, featuring a range of iconic scenes and characters from the Marvel Avengers movies that have gone onto become pop culture staples.

Engage in festive fun with and captivate kids with this action-packed calendar. Behind each of the calendar’s 24 doors is a magical mix of Marvel Avengers gifts for kids to reveal in the build-up to Christmas day. Discover seven mini-figures, and engage in festive fun with the likes of Iron Man, Spider-Man, Black Widow, Thor, Captain Marvel, Thanos and Nick Fury – plus exciting items and amazing accessories from the Marvel Universe including a Spider-Man drone, Avengers Tower and more – to recreate the most iconic scenes and battles from the movies.

There is no expiration date on the fun to be had with LEGO® Marvel The Avengers Advent Calendar, meaning those little ones will be engaging in superhero activities in the run-up to Christmas and long into the New Year.

Find out more at lego.com

5. Toot-Toot Drivers Advent Calendar

Countdown to Christmas Day with the fabulous Toot-Toot Drivers advent calendar from VTech. Encouraging imaginative play and fostering language development and motor skills, the advent calendar is not only fun but can shape a child’s formative years.

The calendar features 24 play pieces including a cute, interactive Toot-Toot Drivers Truck, detachable trailer with SmartPoint location, Christmas decorations, road signs and lots more mini surprises. Box panel folds down to become a Toot-Toot Drivers road so you can create your very own Toot-Toot Christmas town! The calendar also contains a range of musical features, designed to get those little ones singing and dancing. The Toot-Toot Drivers Truck includes three Christmas songs, six fun, festive melodies and lots of fun sound effects.

Foster a child’s ability to recognise sounds, noises and speech, as The Truck responds to SmartPoint™ locations with different phrases, sound effects and more on all your favourite Toot-Toot Drivers® play sets.

Find out more at vtech.co.uk

6. Disney Store Mickey and Friends Holiday Cheer Classic Advent Calendar

What better way to countdown to Christmas than with Mickey and friends? Join your Disney favourites in a fun-filled Christmas countdown with this characterful advent calendar! The unique design features 25 mini sections.

The Mickey and Friends Holiday Cheer Classic advent calendar features 24 mini drawers, ready to be filled with an abundance of treats of your choosing. Coupled with a unique festive-themed design it is sure to make a great gift for someone special. Made from the finest wood, there is much to admire regarding the calendar’s design, so much so, that you might not want to open those advent calendar doors!

As we have come to expect from Disney, the magic is in the details. The calendar’s free standing design contains 24 illustrated mini drawers; featuring detailed character artwork with metallic accents; drawers designed to be filled with your choice of treats or toys. The artworks features Disney characters that we have all come to know and love, including the loveable likes of Mickey, Minnie, Chip ‘n’ Dale, Donald, Goofy, Pluto and more.

Find out more at shopdisney.co.uk

7. Gruffalo’s Child Musical Advent Calendar

The Gruffalo has grown from a heralded children’s book, to a now acclaimed play on West End and Broadway, as well as a variety of merchandise. This exclusive and official interactive advent calendar for this ever-popular story book is sure to be a big hit for any Gruffalo fan.

The Gruffalo Calendar contains a variety of unique features, designed to keep kids entertained long after opening each calendar window. This musical, interactive advent calendar contains the official soundtrack composed by Rene Aubry, to keep kids tapping their toes and dancing to the beat. Not to mention, the uniquely designed bi-fold advent calendar has a different Gruffalo gift behind each door to help you develop the scene as the month unfolds. If you land on a day where you receive a magnetic-based character of The Gruffalo, Snake, or The Gruffalo’s Child behind the door, you can watch them glide and interact with one another on the magnetic, moving base.

The uniqueness doesn’t end there however. The calendar folds in half for easy storage, placing the magnetic ice rink on the bottom half of the calendar and the opening gift doors on the top, upright half.

Find out more at calendarclub.co.uk

8. Schleich Horse Club Advent Calendar

Count down the days to Christmas with the Schleich Horse Club Advent Calendar. Behind each door one will find an array of horse themed gifts and treats.

For those with a special affinity for horses, The Schleich Horse Club Advent Calendar is the perfect gift. The calendar brings you a plethora of horse toys and accessories to play with at your leisure. Also to be unboxed is a girl figure, several horse figures, other animals including a cat, dog and chick. For those eager to customise their horse’s stable to their liking, you’re in luck. Numerous accessories, including a tree trunk, bone, bowl, bridle, feed box, obstacle bar, apple, grooming box, bucket, brush, comb, hoof pick and saddle, are to be found under each window.

Once the unboxing of all gifts comes to an end, you will have plentiful gifts and accessories to customise your stable as you wish. Schleich figures are all modelled in incredible detail and promote educational and fun play for children above the age of three.

Find out more at smythstoys.com

9. Disney Pixar Cars Advent Calendar

Count down to Christmas and have fun along the way with this Disney Pixar Cars Advent Calendar! Fans of the beloved franchise are in for a treat, with each calendar window revealing a Pixar Cars related gift, that is sure to excite, thrill and get their engines’ revving.

Your little racer will begin each day eager to find out what Disney Pixar Cars-themed surprise is up next. Like all things Disney related, the magic in the details. The calendar contains a grand total of 26 play pieces, where little racers will open a door every day to reveal 24 different Disney Pixar Cars themed gifts. The set includes five vehicles based on fan-favourite characters. Be on the lookout for fun storytelling pieces like racing flags, stacks of tyres, a road cone, a racing trophy and more, pieces that add a sense of authenticity and life-likeness to the racing theme.

With new and exciting treats to discover daily, those little racers will be clocking in the miles racing their favourite Cars character, and will e busy enjoying the fun long after the New Year.

Find out more at shopdisney.co.uk

10. The Christmas Advent Collection: 24 Kids Picture Books Bundle

In what is a slight departure from the aforementioned advent calendars, but by no means any less fun, is the The Christmas Advent Collection: 24 Kids Picture Books Bundle. Courtesy of The Works, they have hand-picked a collection of great quality seasonal books, grouped together to give you hours of reading fun.

Featuring 24 of their favourite kids Christmas picture books, the Advent Collection provides readers with a wide range of stories from a collection of authors. Snuggle up warm and enjoy a special Christmas tale on every day in December, Join Santa, the Magical Snowman, the Brave Little Penguin and many more for amazing adventures in this spectacular Christmas bundle of joy that is sure to have your little ones feeling festive during story-time this year.

Feed those little one’s appetite for reading and immerse them in exciting stories and lands, with the most memorable of characters.

Find out more at theworks.co.uk

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But if you would rather gaze into your other half’s eyes rather than the TV screen this year, these advent calendars are sure to ignite a spark over Christmastime.

Have a look at some of Checklist’s favourite advent calendars designed to bring you and your other half closer together over during the countdown to the big day. 

1. Urban Botanist Plants

Whether you are letting your love blossom over some succulents or pruning your garden these adorable little plants are perfect to bond over; either as a couple or to spruce up the home. 

The world’s first plant advent calendar has been launched by The Urban Botanist. This calendar comes complete with a whole host of festive surprises for plant lovers, keen gardeners and those who just love a unique decoration.

Surprises include Airplant Christmas baubles, potted succulents and fairy lights to liven up your living room.

With discreet light holes on the back of the calendar, your hardy desert succulents and cacti receive the light they need to thrive and flourish, ready to surprise you each day in December. Each of the calendar’s surprises will continue to thrive long into 2022, making it a sustainable calendar as well.

Find out more at selfridges.com

2. CEWE‘s Photo Advent Calendar

Your journey together may have started as lockdown love, or you may have experienced many years of happy moments to date. So why not relive those special times throughout December?

With CEWE’s Photo Advent Calendar, relive 24 nostalgic moments and romantic nights since your first date, as your completely personalised calendar reminisces the highlights of your relationship so far.

Find out more at cewe.co.uk

3. HonestBrew‘s Craft Beer Calendar

It is often said that the way to a loved one’s heart is though beer. But this doesn’t have to be just a one-person experience. Once all beers have been savoured, couples can sit down for a games night using the board game printed on the reverse.

Featuring 12 new and unique HonestBrew collabs, this year’s interactive advent design also offers fans chances to win beery bonuses – plus their online guide lets boozy aficionados learn about each brew in the Christmas range.

With a range of styles from hoppy IPAs, to silky Stouts, the festive feeling’s sure to fly as high as Santa’s sleigh as each door reveals something delicious.

Find out more at honestbrew.co.uk

4. The Bear’s Brownie Calendar

It wouldn’t be a couple’s calendar without a little bit of indulgence would it? Feel warm and fuzzy with The Bear’s Brownies Advent calendar, which is the perfect option for any choccie lover this Christmas. With 24 double-sized, tree-shaped slabs of mouth-watering brownies and blondies, it will take some serious willpower not to eat them all in one go!

Each brownie comes individually wrapped and numbered to be enjoyed on the countdown to Christmas Day. The calendar is delivered in two festively decorated boxes through December, to ensure peak freshness of your beautiful brownies.

The calendar is packed with Bear’s Brownies classic flavours, as well as the limited-edition festive flavours which include Gingerbread Brownie, Candy Cane Brownie and the brand-new Stollen Brownie.

On Christmas Eve, you’ll receive an extra special treat- a large slab of Billionaires Brownies, topped with gold leaf as an especially festive treat. To share or not to share though?

Find out more at bearsbrownies.co.uk

5. Newby Teas

Whether it is a classic love tale such as Romeo and Juliet or something a little bit more risqué like Moulin Rouge, you are never short of romance at the theatre. London’s luxury tea brand Newby Teas’ new 24-days Christmas Advent Calendar has been inspired by the magic of the theatre, showcasing their most spectacular, colourful and spellbinding advent calendar yet.

An inviting illustration recreates a night at the theatre, the ornate Newby Teas Advent Calendar is adorned with silhouette images of unicyclist, tightrope walker, acrobat and a host of other skilled performers. The dedication these artists bring to their craft, mirrors the time and care taken by Newby Teas to produce only the very best teas.

Find out more at newbyteas.com

6. Whittard’s Coffee Advent Calendar for Two

Delve into an advent calendar like no other; because the little ones shouldn’t get to have all the fun. And all you need once opening a door is your favourite mug, a kettle, a loved one and dash of Christmas cheer.

A truly special gift for the coffee lovers in your life, take them on a journey of discovery from 1 December through to Christmas Eve, with two easy-to-use coffee bags to uncover every day.

This calendar contains 48 coffee bags for 24 days of December and features some of their signature blends such as Whittard House Blend, Guatemala Elephant and Festive Coffee.

Enjoy hot or iced. Make your coffee your favourite way as an Americano, latte, mocha, cappuccino or any style you prefer.

Find out more at whittard.co.uk

7. Hotel Chocolat Calendar for Two

Christmas has always been a romantic time; the cold weather sends you to the sofa to cuddle up under a blanket with your loved one clutching hot chocolates or hot toddies. But when the morning rolls around again, you don’t want to be fighting over who gets the chocolate in the advent calendar. You may have got older, but you haven’t fully grown up just yet.

Here for harmonious chocolate-based happiness, Hotel Chocolat have created an advent calendar for two. Behind each door you’ll find two identical ruffles – two of the same so you can decide which ones are your joint favourite throughout December.

Along with an uplifting message for each day, this calendar is sure to make even the Scrooges feel merry. After you’ve popped open the door you’ll find a variety of our favourite truffles; Salted Caramel Cream, Gingerbread Praline and Raspberry Rush to name just a few.

Find out more at hotelchocolat.com

8. Date a Day Calendar

This innovative advent calendar from Clara and Macy features 24 date ideas for every day of December. Perfect for encouraging relaxation and spending some much-needed quality time with your life-partner.

Some of these experiences are simple yet create little moments of romantic bliss in everyday life to enjoy together, from movie nights to coffee dates.

Find out more at notonthehighstreet.com

9. Yankee Candle Advent Calendar

Memories are intrinsically linked with the sense of smell; certain scents trigger flashbacks and others relax and welcome you to a familiar place. Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without the smells of oranges, cloves and cinnamon.

Share the scents of Christmas with your loved ones with the Yankee Candle® 2021 advent calendar.

This features 24 scented tea lights in eight different festive fragrances, including Christmas Market, Snowflake Cookie, and Candlelit Cabin. The luxurious aromatics wait behind each door ready to infuse your home with a festive spirit.

Find out more at yankeecandle.co.uk

10. Durex

If you are looking to evoke a sense of closeness, this advent calendar could be just what you need.

Durex claims that it’s perfect for both him and for her, describing it as the perfect all-over pack for couples who would like to focus their intimate moments together.

Also, if you like to keep your love life private the product will be delivered discreetly. Team it with a scratch card advent calendar from The Couple’s Advent-ure Scratch Calendar and you have the ultimate romantic night in. 

Find out more at amazon.co.uk

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To delay the food comas and the chocolate overload, Checklist have put together this list of alternative advent calendars filled with both sweet and savoury options to keep you going until Boxing Day.

1. Cheddar Cheesies Advent Calendar

If you prefer the creamy tanginess of cheese than the sweet cocoa of chocolate to perk you up in the morning, you may have found yourself dreaming of an alternative to the traditional advent calendar. Thankfully, you can get your daily dose of dairy in December with a wonderfully cheesy advent calendar.

Countdown to Christmas by crunching your way through Cheesies’ five classic varieties, Sharp & Punchy Cheddar; Strong & Tangy Red Leicester; Smooth & Mellow Gouda; Creamy & Bold Goat’s Cheese and Nutty & Mild Emmental, as well as the new, special-edition Tongue Tingling Chilli Cheddar. Naturally, there’ll be plenty of cheesy jokes to keep you feeling festive right up until the big day; tis the cheese-on after all.

Find out more at cheesies.co.uk

2. Haribo Christmas Calendar

Didn’t get enough sweets at Halloween? Fancy some more sugary jelly goodness? Haribo are back with a tangfastic advent calendar for your inner child.

The Christmas countdown just got sweeter and a lot more fun, with the new glow in the dark HARIBO Advent Calendar. Bringing together family favourite HARIBO’s from across the globe, you’ll enjoy a merry mix of treats. A tasty alternative to the traditional chocolate calendar, you’ll have bags of fun this Christmas.

Find out more at bmstores.co.uk

3. Snaffling Pig Pork Crackling Calendar

Advent calendars are great, right? Wonderfully delivering daily countdown-based treats, encouraging early morning snackage, and gleefully throwing normal eating times out of the cardboard window. But, if you’re more of a savoury loving swine, they’ve tended to be a pigging’ let-down.

The Snaffling Pig decided to right that wrong because he’s good like that.

As you may have guessed, behind each of the windows you’ll find a mini bag of awesome-flavoured pork crackling. Sadly, none of them will be in the shape of a bell or a Santa. Even SP isn’t that clever. But what they lack in festive shape, they make up in crisp, crunchy loveliness.

Find out more at snafflingpig.co.uk

4. Popcorn Shed

If you find yourself dreaming of the cinema, not necessarily for the flicks but for the wonderful snacks, Popcorn Shed has the advent calendar for you. No longer will popcorn be relegated to a film-watching treat.

Behind each of the windows you’ll find a bag of delicious handmade popcorn. Be sure to eat them all before Christmas, otherwise Santa and his hungry reindeers may eat them all on Christmas Eve.

Why settle for the same chocolate every morning when you could indulge in 24 bags of yummy popcorn in six uniquely mouth-watering flavours, including salted caramel, peanut butter and raspberry dark chocolate.

Popcorn Shed also offer a vegan and free-from version of this advent calendar, so there’s no excuse not to indulge.

Find out more at popcornshed.com

5. HaPPi Oat Chocolate 

Now this one is slightly closer to the usual chocolate-filled advent calendars, but with one important twist. HaPPi produce ethically-sourced vegan chocolate made with oat milk.

With 100% sustainable and recyclable packaging, HaPPi’s advent calendar is a perfect alternative for your vegan acquaintances or your dairy-intolerant friends this December.

Find out more at happifreefrom.com

6. MunchKing’s Nut Calendar

If you’d rather chow down on some chilli peanuts instead of some sugary sweets,

MunchKings are the Christmas delight to help you get festive with this delicious snack calendar.

Contains 8 Different types of snacks for the 24 windows, 5 suitable for Vegans, including Smoked Paprika Coated Peanuts, Corn Combo mix, Chocolate Peanuts & Yogurt Raisins, Hotel mix, Smoked Almonds, Chilli Coated Peanuts, Wasabi Peanuts and Honey Peanuts

A3 in size and contains generous portions to start every day on the run up to Christmas, why settle for chocolate after chocolate when you can treat yourself to some savoury instead.

Find out more at amazon.co.uk

7. The Naked Marshmallow Co 

The time for smores is upon us, with this marshmallow advent calendar. Lovers of campfires and sugary goodness will rejoice every morning until Boxing Day.

Behind each door, you’ll find a delicious piece of handmade gourmet marshmallow in a selection of sumptuous flavours.

That’s 25 deliciously gooey pieces of heaven to savour this Christmas and a great motivator for getting out of bed on those cold Winter mornings.

On the reverse of each door, you’ll find out which flavour you’ll be enjoying that day, as well as either a festive joke, fun fact or exclusive online discount code to be redeemed on The Naked Marshmellow Co’s website.

Find out more nakedmarshmallow.co.uk

8. Foda Box’s Savoury Snacks Advent Calendar

If you’re still on the fence regarding savoury calendars, or maybe just cant pick one, this calendar is the one for you. Filled with a variety of festive savoury snacks, Foda Box’s assorted calendar provides something for everyone, if you were ever inclined to share.

This advent calendar is filled with Foda Box’s finest artisanal snacks. Over 12 different independent brands are featured in this savoury feast. From crunchy crisps to prime cuts of meat, this calendar is an absolute must-have for any savoury snack lover.

Find out more at fodabox.com

9. C&T’s Liquorice Calendar

For those who would rather black laces of liquorice instead of bite-sized chunks of chocolate, C&T have produced the ultimate advent calendar.

With 24 delicious liquorices and selected delicacies for connoisseurs and sweet toothers, this calendar will have you munching your way through to Christmas day in no time.

The exciting mixture of strong adult liquorice, sweet blends, classic liquorice slices, salty talers, salmiak pastilles and christmasy cinnamon liquorice will have you explore the gamut of liquorice like you’ve never experienced before.

Find out more at amazon.co.uk

10. Pringles Advent Calendar

Come one, come all to Pringles first ever attempt at a festive advent calendar.

Crisp-lovers unite over 12 days of assorted tubs of seasoned potato-based snacks, perfect for when the sudden onset of the munchies.

There are four different flavour tubs to be popped open with this calendar, including Original, Sour Cream & Onion, Salt & Vinegar and Texas BBQ.

Find out more at amazon.co.uk

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Now, no matter your age or interests, there’s an advent calendar for everyone in your family from kids, teenagers, adults and even beloved pets. Find a cheery countdown for everyone and enjoy Checklist’s collection of advent calendars for the entire family.

1. Games by toucanBox

For a festive treat that appeals to the young and young at heart, The Very Merry Advent Calendar from toucanBox can provide something that keeps the entire family amused. From multi-award-winning children’s craft company toucanBox, The Very Merry Advent Calendar is stashed with 24 boxes of festive fun.

Featuring exciting Christmas crafts such as a snowball juggling bear bauble and snowman puppets, scrummy recipes for gingerbread reindeer, hot chocolate spoons, and more, plus five enchanting STEAM-inspired storybooks, the first-ever brand new, and first time to market, advent calendar is designed for children aged two to eight. However, it is the perfect gift for all the family too, with stimulating educational treats for little ones and grown-ups. This is one not to miss for the children this year.

Find out more at toucanbox.com

2. Photo Calendar by Cewe

What better gift for grandparents, aunties and uncles or other loved ones this Christmas than a personalised photo advent calendar?

When opened, each window will unveil one of your photos. From your summer holiday to a special birthday, these calendars are ideal if you want to look back over your best moments as the year comes to an end. The perfect way to countdown to Christmas whilst remembering some of your favourite occasions from the past year, and an ideal gift for someone special.

Find out more at cewe.co.uk

3. Gruffalo’s Child Musical Advent

Watch out The Gruffalo is about this Christmas with this musical, interactive advent calendar. This uniquely designed folding advent calendar has a different Gruffalo gift behind each door which helps you build the scene over December.

If you land on a day where you receive a magnetic-based character of The Gruffalo. With Snake or The Gruffalo’s Child behind the door, you can watch them glide and interact with one another on the magnetic, moving base, to the official soundtrack composed by Rene Aubry.

Batteries are supplied with the calendar which are needed to power the magnetic movement and music. They are replaceable at the back of the calendar; ensuring that this calendar is built to last.

Find out more at danilo.com

4. Pets by Lily’s Kitchen

It wouldn’t be right to celebrate the most magical time of the year without getting our beloved pets involved, would it? Luckily Lily’s Kitchen will ensure that your furry friends are involved in all the festivities going on this year. They have advent calendars made especially for either your cat or dog which contains a special treat just for them to enjoy every day.

As with all Lily’s Kitchen food, the treats are made with natural ingredients and without any nasties, so that pet parents know that their furry friends are getting the best treats on Christmas Day, and all year round.

Find out more at lilyskitchen.co.uk

5. Advent of Change

For the person that has it all, it can sometimes be a challenge finding them a meaningful gift. So why not give back with a charity advent calendar?

Advent of Change and John Lewis’ calendar is back with a brand-new design for Christmas 2021. This edition of the calendar donates £1 to 24 amazing charities; local, national and international.

With a luxury aesthetic and muted colour palette, the beautiful design tops off this amazing product, perfect for those wanting to donate a higher amount each day. Gift for a caring friend, or to bring the family together by giving back, and your purchase will support charities such as 52 Lives, the Cavell Nurses’ Trust, PDSA, Willow and the National Autistic Society.

Find out more at adventofchange.com

6. Seven Days of Christmas Treats by SevenYays

Show dad how much you care with SevenYays. They have high-quality seven-day calendars and boxes to suit everyone including an adorable unicorn kit for kids.

The kit calendar for dad has a single malt whisky, a mulling spice kit and a very sassy Caribbean Rum to keep the drinks flowing, and nuts, nougat, and fudge to nibble during those festive films. Then to make sure your loved one has a truly special Christmas, SevenYays has popped in its favourite luxury truffles for a very merry treat.

SevenYays work hard to find the very best gifts to add to your box. The ones that really make you smile. Really make you think ‘wow’ and make you go ‘yay!’ 

Find out more at sevenyays.com

7. Men’s Grooming Advent Calendar by Baylis & Harding

It’s almost December, and last year’s supply of shower gel and aftershave is running perilously low. You could go out and get some more, but you suspect that an abundance of grooming products and deodorants will be heaped at you by the end of the year. What do you do?

Never fear, Baylis & Harding’s advent calendar is designed to keep men cleanly and smelling fresh in the run-up to Christmas Day, where hopefully they’ll be showered with enough shampoos and aftershaves to keep them hygienic for the rest of the year.

The Signature for Him Grooming Advent Calendar contains a selection of Baylis & Harding’s premium grooming products. The calendar includes aftershave balm, shower gel, hair and body wash, face wash, foot lotion and muscle soak in Citrus, Lime & Mint and Black Pepper & Ginseng fragrances.

Find out more at boots.com

8. Harry Potter Advent by Lost Universe

This calendar is perfect for that Potter-head in your life, whether they’re one of your kids or a just a big kid. Experience a dose of magic every morning in the run-up to Christmas, sure to excite newly-initiated wizards or die-hard Hogwarts alumni.

This calendar has 24 days of unique gifts and is filled with fantastic stationery, including a colour-changing coaster, pencils and a magic wand pen.

Lost Universe are the go-to for anyone looking to geek out on their favourite shows and movies, and have a variety of different pop-culture advent calendars on offer this year. If Harry Potter isn’t quite your thing, be sure to check out their other calendars for your favourite franchise.

Find out more at lostuniverse.com

9. Musical Calendar by Danilo

We all know a football fanatic in our family, whether it is dad who can’t get his eyes off the TV screen when a game is on, or your little girl who loves getting stuck into the game on the pitch. It truly is a sport enjoyed by all, which is why a footy-themed advent calendar could be the perfect gift for your family member in the run-up to Christmas.

Danilo make a variety of different advent calendars in which you create a scene that develops over the month as each day you add another character. Playing over it all is a song, or in the Liverpool calendar’s case, a football chant.

Find out more at danilo.com

10. invisibobble

Whether you are a busy mum on the move looking to stop your little one grabbing at your hair or your little one is always losing their bobbles in the playground; we gals, or long-haired lads, can never have too many hairbands. Perfect whatever your age, invisibobble have come to the rescue.

Bursting with luscious treats, the calendar includes 24 individual hair accessories from the hair-friendly brand; one for each day of the festive season.

This calendar has everything aspiring fashionistas need to style their hair and the rest of their outfit. Instead of temporary sweet treats, you’ll have 24 accessories that are reusable any time of the year.

Find out more at feelunique.com

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So for the days that it is too cold to venture outside to your favourite cafe, upgrade your morning cuppa during the countdown to the big day with our handpicked selection of advent calendars.

These wonderful calendars are worth a look for anyone partial to some afternoon tea or biscuits with friends.

1. Whittard’s Coffee Advent Calendar for Two

Delve into an advent calendar like no other; because the little ones shouldn’t get to have all the fun. And all you need once opening a door is your favourite mug, a kettle, a loved one and dash of Christmas cheer.

A truly special gift for the coffee lovers in your life, take them on a journey of discovery from 1 December through to Christmas Eve, with two easy-to-use coffee bags to uncover every day.

This calendar contains 48 coffee bags for 24 days of December and features some of their signature blends such as Whittard House Blend, Guatemala Elephant and Festive Coffee.

Enjoy hot or iced. Make your coffee your favourite way as an Americano, latte, mocha, cappuccino or any style you prefer.

Find out more at whittard.co.uk

2. Tiptree’s Jam Advent Calendar

If you can’t go without your early morning toast, or love a cream tea, we have the perfect advent calendar for you.

The Tiptree Jam Advent Calendar is modelled on Tiptrees’s original 1967 Routemaster Double Decker Bus which they operate as a mobile Tiptree Tea Room and Cocktail Bar. The calendar contains 24 mini jars, one for each December day in the lead up to Christmas.

There are three miniature 42g jars of each of eight varieties of their most popular conserves and marmalades; Apricot, Little Scarlet Strawberry, Raspberry, Black Currant, Strawberry, Morello Cherry, Orange Marmalade Fine Cut Peel and ‘Tawny’ Orange Marmalade Thick Cut Peel.

Enjoy on toast, with a pastry, in porridge, or for a festive cream tea, Tiptree recommends spreading their conserves onto a freshly baked spiced cranberry scone with a generous helping of clotted cream.

Find out more at tiptree.com

3. Teapigs Tea Advent Calendar

The temperature is dropping which means tea, tea and…yup, you guessed it, more tea! And it also means something else; Christmas will be here before we know it.

teapigs is bringing back some much-loved winter favourites, as well as some very exciting new products which are perfect for everyone – from brew connoisseurs to those who simply like to catch up over a cuppa.

The 24 days of teapigs Christmas Tea Advent Calendar allows tea lovers to don their tea tasting hat and slurp their way through a new blend every morning in the run-up to the big day. This year the calendar includes some limited edition wintry blends and cold brew teas, too.

If previous years are anything to go by, these won’t hang around for long!

Find out more at teapigs.com

4. Lola’s Cupcakes Brownie Calendar

Perfect for those with a sweet tooth or someone who doesn’t mind sharing, Lola’s Cupcakes have made their 2021 Brownie Advent Calendar again.

Lola’s chocolate brownie advent calendar is the perfect way to get into the Christmas spirit. Enjoy 24 delicious full-size brownies, with a six box delivered every six days to ensure you can enjoy your brownies at their best.

Each Belgian chocolate brownie is individually boxed and beautifully numbered with the day to be eaten. The perfect treat in the run-up to Christmas or to be given as a gift.

The deliveries include brownie flavours such as Original, Pecan, Caramel Popcorn, Rocky Road, Mint Chocolate, Chocolate Orange, Red Velvet, Cookies & Cream, Chocolate Heaven, Millionaire Shortbread, Coconut & Raspberry.

Find out more at lolascupcakes.co.uk

5. T2 Tea Calendar

Cups at the ready, tea lovers! The countdown is on and each of these teas is here to help you sip all the way to Christmas Day. This set contains 24 teas and tisanes in teabags await your discovery – ready to dance on your palate, sing to your senses and leave you with a little wisdom to contemplate. 

So, teas the season to be jolly and start each day the T2 way, discovering delicious tea done differently, with a cuppa guaranteed to raise a smile.  

Find out more at t2tea.com

6. Walker’s Shortbread Calendar

The classic Walker’s Shortbread Advent Calendar is back by popular demand. With delicious Walker’s Shortbread products behind every window, from Pure Butter Shortbread Fingers, to Rounds and Mini Chocolate Chip Shortbread, the limited-edition calendar is the perfect indulgent treat throughout the festive period.

With its seasonally sleek new design, in line with the recent Walker’s Shortbread rebrand, the calendar features a clean white background, embossed with an eye-catching snowflake design. The new Walker’s Shortbread logo and prestigious Royal Warrant also take a prominent place on the calendar’s cover, with the brand’s trademark tartan featuring within an elegant ribbon wrap and contemporary snowflake embellishment.

The perfect way to wake up each crisp winter morning, each of the 24 advent windows features an individually wrapped, bite-size Walker’s Shortbread treat, with each door adorned with beautiful gold foil digits.

 Find out more walkersshortbread.com

7. Bird & Blend Tea Co. Christmas

Every year Bird & Blend bring out a brand new, limited edition Tea Advent Calendar. This year they want to spread kindness and happiness which is why they have an extra special treat with not one but two tea bags in each box. You can share your advent experience with a special someone, gift it or you can experiment with it. Try it hot, cold or as a latte.

You’ll have much more tea with two bags per day. Perfect for sharing or experimenting with new ways of enjoying these Christmas blends. Treat yourself and sip on brand new blends and special edition Christmas flavours like Snowball & Hazelnut Rocher. Magical experiences are included in your daily brew with a daily kindness calendar interactive digital tasting notes diary.

You can also choose between a regular or a caffeine-free version.

Find out more at birdandblendtea.com

8. Bonne Maman Jam Calendar

Start the lovely build-up to Christmas with an exceptional advent calendar filled with 23 different mini jars of delicious jam and two special surprise gifts from French conserve specialist, Bonne Maman.         

The perfect way to say Joyeux Noel to loved ones during the holiday season, the calendar contains 23 adorable mini jars of jams and marmalades – each one offering an exclusive fruit variety or unique flavour combination – concealed behind every door. This year the advent calendar also offers two special surprise gifts; the first to start the advent adventure on day one and the other on Christmas Eve.

Providing a delightful surprise fruit conserve to add taste and colour to every breakfast or tea through December, the 30g mini jars include a range of exciting flavours not usually available in the UK, such as Cherry with Spices, Strawberry with Linden Blossom and Mango Peach and Lime plus many more.

Find out more at bonnemaman.co.uk

9. Nespresso’s Calendar

To kick off and add excitement to this year’s festivities, get your Nespresso Advent Calendar. For this edition, its stunning packaging has been designed by Johanna Ortiz.

Available in both Original capsules and Vertuo capsules, this advent calendar is the perfect way to start your morning every day this December. A great early gift for the coffee-lover in your life, or an indulgent present for yourself to get your Christmas off to an early start.

With the Nespresso Advent Calendar, enjoy a surprise a day with Original capsules from 1 to 23 December and a gift on Christmas Eve.

Find out more at nespresso.com

10. YawnBrew’s Hot Chocolate Calendar

Open a window every day to silky smooth cocoa made with real Belgian chocolate. The 2021 YawnBrew calendar contains brand new blends of cocoa including Sticky Toffee, Choc Biscuit, Choc Roses, Banana Lama, Santas Cocoa, and Christmas Carrot to kick off the season’s shenanigans. All blends have been tweaked to get the perfect intensity of chocolate and flavour.

Blends include Salted Caramel, Pumpkin Spice, Cocoa Biscuit and many more.

YawnBrew’s chocolate is Made from a 65% dark chocolate base and does not contain dairy or milk powder. 

Find out more at yawnbrew.com

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