Advent Countdown

Advent calendars are a great way to count down the days until Christmas and enjoy a little surprise every morning. Whether you prefer chocolate, beauty products, candles, or something else, there’s an advent calendar for everyone.

Beauty Advent Calendars  

Beauty advent calendars are a great way to try out new brands and products and to treat yourself to some self-care. Find 24 irresistible surprises in this L’Occitane advent calendar (£62). Boots and Superdrug also have an extraordinary collection of advent calendars, head into store to shop.  

Chocolate Advent Calanders  

The classic and most common type of advent calendar, with a chocolate treat behind each door.  Waitrose, Sainsbury’s, Co-op and Tesco all have chocolate treats on offer. This Tony’s Chocolonely Countdown Calendar is available in Waitrose now for £13.  

Wine or Beer Advent Calendars  

These advent calendars have gained popularity over the last few years. Our favourite is Ghost Whales legendary beer advent calendar (£145).  

Kids Advent Calendars  

Don’t fancy getting your kids a chocolate advent calendar again this year? The works have a great selection of book and toy advent calendars available. Flying Tiger have a great kid’s advent calendar filled with games and fidget toys. Visit Kids stuff in the Putney exchange and pick up a lego city advent calendar filled with 24 mini-Lego gifts (£17.99) 

DIY Advent Calendars  

Still not sure about any of the above advent calendars? Have a go at making your own advent calendar for a loved one. Many Putney stores offer blank DIY advent calendars including Oliver Bonas, with this gorgeous patchwork wall hanging (£55). Find fillers all around Putney from Toys in Kids Stuff, to treasures in Tkmaxx.  

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