Found! Christmas advent calendars everyone will love

Advent calendars are surely the best part of the pre-Christmas buzz, right? Whether you’re looking to buy one for a little kid – or a big kid – there’s something so undeniably giddy-inducing about finding the best Christmas calendar, and treating your loved ones (yourself) accordingly.

Be it a thoughtful gift idea for a December birthday (or a clever gift idea for the class teacher), advent calendars are about so much more than chocolate these days. From the best beauty buys to the best choc-free calendar, the delish vegan one, the tradish’ one and the bubbly one - we’ve got your every holiday whim covered. Let the Christmas calendar countdown, commence.

Looking for some much-needed relaxation through the festive season? Enjoy a little self-care courtesy of the very best beauty advent calendars – brimming with bath treats, smart skincare, makeup, luxury fragrance and haircare hits from the world’s leading beauty experts. There really is a daily dose of festive-fuelled magic behind each and every door. 

Chocolate is kryptonite to some, making Christmas feasting somewhat problematic, but the best non-chocolate advent calendars continue to come up trumps. Why not try a wine advent calendar, or a coffee selection, ideal for budding baristas? Or liquorice (great for vegans and non-chocolate chompers alike)? If all else fails, fizz is always fabulous. 

Having said that, if there’s one thing that Christmas always delivers, it’s a cast-iron excuse to eat chocolate. Is it even Christmas if your teeth aren’t coated with chocolate by 8am? Sure, this one’s not one for dentists, but it is ridic’ delicious nonetheless.

Attention grandparents, uncles, aunts and godparents: toy-packed advent calendars make great gifts – be it for a toddler who’s bonkers about Bluey (aren’t we all) or Barbie's biggest fan (Ken). The kids will LOVE them sure, but also, do it for the parents. 

If your little darling is more huff and harumpf then ‘happy holidays’ – welcome to the early tweenage years. Treat them to what they want – and claim the kudos of being a cool-ish parent/uncle/godmother, while you still can.

Do you know someone who loves Christmas but doesn’t care for all that fuss and nonsense in the run up? It saunters the clever calendar – whether it’s reusable, one-of-a-kind – or simply gives great socks – these are bound to delight traditionalists and timeless types alike.

Because fur babies want to feel festive too.