8 of the best alternative advent calendars
December will fly by in style with these alternatives to the traditional chocolate-filled advent calendar
Tree treats
Fill the Green Felt Christmas Tree Advent Calendar with small gifts or sweets and hang on a wall or door for all to see. Bonus: it’s reusable.
£25
Festive-i-teas
Chilly Willy Chai and Christmas Cake are just two of the loose-leaf blends found in the Tea 24 Advent Calendar. Share with a friend or enjoy a big mug all to yourself.
£20
Merry gentlemen
A beard isn’t just for Christmas – the Bearded Man Beard Oil Advent Calendar will help the hairy man in your life keep his whiskers tip-top for the festive season and beyond.
£29.99
Lovely bubbly
Make the month sparkle with this Prosecco & Champagne Advent Calendar. It’s not cheap, but there are 24 miniature bottles of fizz to enjoy and a personalised gift card.
£124.99
Daily pamper
Baylis & Harding’s Advent Calendar features bath fizzers, soaps, tealights and shower cremes in their most popular scents, including sweet mandarin and grapefruit.
£18
Puzzle play
Behind the doors of the Winter Wonderland 3D Puzzle calendar are 49 cardboard pieces, which together create an adorable festive scene. Suitable for ages 4+.
£18
Pop-up reindeer
Hide a treat in each of the Silver Reindeer Advent Calendar Boxes, arrange on the mantelpiece, and resist the temptation to open them all at once.
£8.99
Lucky charm
Add a different piece to your collection each day with the Nutcracker Charm Bracelet Advent Calendar, complete with pop-up soldier and fairy decorations. Suitable for ages 3+.
£20