Here is a rundown of the most alternative advent calendars to treat yourself with this festive season.
From a whisky to perfume to bubble bath, from expensive to affordable, here is where to buy your advent calendar this year if you fancy a change from chocolate during December.
Jo Malone - £300
This calendar is for the more decadent consumer with a different gift behind each door. From perfumes to candles to bath scents, this calendar from Jo Malone is for you if you have a spare £300! With colourful doors and indulgent treats these calendars sell out quickly each year.
Edinburgh Gin advent calendar - £100
Gin is a popular drink of choice at the moment so how about a calendar that gives you a new bottle of gin every day for 25 days? Edinburgh Gin advent calendar offers a variety of tastes including clean, fresh and spicy on-the-nose gin. Delighting the palate of gin connoisseurs, hints of juniper, pine, floral, lavender, soft spice and citrus wait behind each calendar window.
Prosecco advent calendar - £125
Prosecco is the ultimate, indulgent party drink so how about a different little bottle every day through December? Behind each door, a 20cl bottle of sparkling wine. The calendar includes Prosecco, Cava, Sparkling Pinot Noir and Rose from Italy, Spain and Australia.
Craft beer calendar - £79
You’ll get 24 seasonal saisons, stouts, pilsners and ales from the likes of Two Roads Brewing Co, Magic Rock, Evil Twin and Schneider Weisse. This one’s probably not to be opened in the morning with the kids; chocolate calendars – that could be a slippery slope.
Amazon Beauty calendar - £50
This is for the beauty lovers out there. Amazon has created a beauty box with products from Rimmel, essie, Rituals and Molton Brown. From nail care, to hair, to skincare and bath products, this calendar gives you a bit of everything to keep you sparkling this Christmas.
Coffee advent calendar - £40
While the kids get their sugar fix in the morning with the traditional chocolate calendars, adults can indulge in an ever-changing array of caffeinated coffees to help you get through the day. Each coffee is supplied in a cafetiere grind making it easy to use in any French press or cafetiere. To ensure your coffee is as fresh as it can be, orders won’t be dispatched until November 25.
Lego Star Wars Advent Calendar - £25
Step away from the alcohol-based advent calendars and have a look at this Lego Star Wars calendar. There are 24 different Lego themed gifts featuring seven minifigures and a fun holiday-themed figure. This is perfect for the big kids and the little gifts!
Marshmallow advent calendar - £13
A fluffy marshmallow hides behind the doors of this calendar in flavours including s'mores, mint choc chip and chocolate orange.
Pringles Advent Calendar - £7.99
Crisp lovers everywhere, prepare to be amazed. There's a tub of Pringles behind every door on this unique advent calendar, perfect for those who prefer savoury over sweet.
Magic Castle Advent Calendar - £7
Make her countdown to Christmas even more delightful with Accessorize's Magic Castle Advent Calendar. This is no ordinary calendar.
Octagon Blue GCV - £1.7 Million
If you are feeling particularly generous to yourself or a loved one, you can splash out on a £1.7m diamond advent calendar by Belgian company Octagon Blue GCV. With 24 diamonds, one for each day in advent.
So whatever your tipples and fancies this year there seems to be a calendar for all. Which one will you be buying?
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