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Ask a six year-old what the best advent calendar is and they’ll tell you it’s the one with the most chocolate. Right? Well, maybe in the 1970s. But in 2023 we have Lego advent calendars, Pokemon advent calendars and calendars filled with every kind of sweet and children’s toy you can think of. How can they possibly choose?
Behind each of these doors, you'll find a handmade gourmet marshmallow in a range of boozy flavours including Raspberry and Prosecco, Peach Bellini, Violet Gin and Pina Colada. So whether you invest or not may depend on how much you love opening those little doors in the run up to the big day. Here, Lynsey Hope rounds up ten of the best offerings for December 2023. Bird & Blend Tea Co. Advent CalendarMy daughter Olive, six, in particular, loved trying the different festive flavours and it includes a surprise gift for Christmas Day. Inside: 17 different 30ml jars including fig with cardamom, strawberry with guava, orange with mandarin and passion fruit, peach with jasmine flower plus six herbal tea sachets Inside: 24 33ml cans of Brewdog’s craft lagers, pale ales, bitters and porters including seasonal ales and beers exclusive to the calendar, plus a glass
Inside: soaps, shower creams, face washes, body butter, sheet masks, shampoo, conditioner, hand creamsThis year’s beautifully evocative design features an enchanting Christmas workshop which Santa’s merry elves have filled with delicious, exclusive treats and surprises.
Behind each door is a small bag of popcorn in six different flavours: Butterscotch, Cherry Pie, Chocolate Orange, Gingerbread, Cocoa Caramel and Christmas Pudding. It felt really indulgent and special, warming for the winter and perfect for the run-up to Christmas Day.Inside: 25 miniature and full-sized Christmas food and drink products including preserves, chocolates, biscuits, liqueurs, Christmas teas and coffees
