Over the last decade of CMTM and us covering our annual Christmas gift guides we’ve seen a number of trends emerge, The Christmas Jumper being a mainstay, the Giving of socks becoming more adventurous. But by far the trend which seems to grown and gain momentum year on year HAS to be the Advent Calendar. When I was young, without wanting to sound like a Grandad, Advent Calendar were a simple thing, in our house, a Nativity scene or maybe of the Great guy himself Good Saint Nick, with 24 little perforated windows on it that you ripped open each morning in December culminating with a double panelled window for 24th which always had a Nativity scene behind it. Over the years the humble Advent Calendar evolved to include a chocolate behind each window, which I genuinely can’t tell you the levels of excitement this created with me in our household !
Move forward to the present day and as we’ve seen over the last 10 years and Advent Calendars just seem to becoming more and more elaborate, incredible and dead right luxurious ! We have picked the best of this season’s selection which can either be for a loved one, you or even to be shared !
Fortnum’s Feasting Advent Calendar
Eat, drink and be merry this Christmas with Fortnum’s Feasting Advent Calendar. Jam-packed with a veritable feast of gourmet delights – from classic teas, biscuits, chocolate and confectionery to mouth-watering preserves, condiments and festive tipples – our scrumptious Feasting Advent Calendar will ensure each December morning is even more delicious than the last.
It’s the perfect advent gift for a fervent foodie – and, yes, self-gifting is certainly encouraged.
Can’t wait to see what’s hidden inside? Discover the contents of this hotly-anticipated Feasting Calendar below, which will include – in no particular order, of course:
Christmas Tea Biscuits, Christmas Gin, Christmas Tea, Mini Orange & Champagne Marmalade, Mulled Wine Spice Box, St James Christmas Pudding, Christmas Cranberry & Port Chutney and of course Quarter Bottle of Champagne.
The Sock Shop
It’s Christmas socks for everyone! Get excited for the season with these giant SOCKSHOP 25 Pair Christmas Sock Advent Calendars! In designs made for men, ladies and one specially for couples to share, these luxury advent calendars give day after day of sock-based fun — all of these festive collections have a mix of Christmas sock styles, and colourful everyday designs to enjoy all year round, all made from our soft, breathable high quality bamboo blend for a cool, comfortable feel. Bamboo socks are gentle and non-irritating for all skin types, so everyone can enjoy them. These fun festive socks come in a gorgeously designed double door gift box, fastened with a lovely bow. A gift that anyone and everyone will want to receive, this set makes every day of Christmas just as great as Christmas Day!
Behind every window is a fresh pair of socks every day to pull on and enjoy daily. If you choose the couples calendar however, behind the first day window, you both get a pair of great socks to wear and start you off right. Then after that, every day is either “yours” or “mine”, taking turns to open a window and get a gift. On Christmas Eve, it’s another couples surprise with a special pair of socks each to take you through to the big day!
Trendhim – MEN’S ADVENT CALENDAR | BLACK & SILVER-TONE JEWELLERY
This handsome advent calendar box is a stylish countdown to Christmas with features that’d make Rudolph blush.
Behind each door, a stunning men’s accessory awaits. A silver-tone necklace with an onyx pendant that screams ‘elegance’, a wrap-around leather bracelet that whispers ‘timeless’, a black bracelet stack that shouts ‘attractive’, and a full-grain leather keychain that simply purrs ‘handsome’.
Unwrap the joy of advent Sundays, one dazzling accessory at a time. Give gifts that bring joy long after the season is over, and stay with them for years to come.
THE QWERTY CRAFT BEER ADVENT CALENDAR –
An Advent Calendar to remember, this year QWERTY Beer Box brings Christmas early with the brand new QWERTY Craft Beer Advent Calendar. EXPERIENCE 12 INDEPENDENT UK BREWERIES – This craft ales gift set for men contains 12 award-winning beers from game-changing independent breweries across Britain – a great early beer Christmas gift for men and women.
Rituals Ultimate Men’s Gift Box
Treat the guys in your life with our brand-new Ultimate Men’s Gift Box. We don’t want to give too much away, but it contains 12 products he’ll need to face every situation feeling cool, calm and collected. And looking great, of course…
Car Gods Advent Calendar
Perfect Christmas gift for an enthusiastic detailer. 13 Car Gods Detailing Products & 11 Exclusive Luxury Gifts. 8 detailing products will clean your vehicle inside and out. 5 detailing accessories will help you achieve scratchless results. 11 pieces of merchandise you can use throughout the year.
Grenade PROTEIN BAR ADVENT CALENDAR
Treat your ‘elf this year with Grenade’s Advent Calendar.
The Grenade Protein Advent Calendar – where the holiday spirit meets protein. Unveil a festive season packed with 24 protein bars, and make every countdown day a muscle-boosting revelation!
Why settle for chocolates when you can unwrap the gift of gains?
Cheese Advent Calendar from the Chessegeek
Swap chocolate for cheese and make it the tastiest countdown to Christmas yet with the World’s Greatest Cheese Advent Calendar. Behind each window you’ll discover a unique artisan cheese that you’ll love. For now the cheeses are top secret – it wouldn’t be an Advent if there wasn’t a flutter of nervous excitement as you open each window.
The advent calendar will arrive in 3 deliveries so the cheese is in tip top condition, each delivery also contains a pack of Peter’s Yard crackers, a honey and a condiment. The calendar is compact so it fits in your fridge and makes the perfect early Christmas gift for the cheese fanatic in your life.
Acqua di Parma Advent Calendar
The attention to detail is what manifests in their intricate work, including the elaborate adornment of the coffret boxes and the Advent Calendar, produced entirely by hand. It’s not just a matter of creating, but of infusing each piece with a spirit, a narrative, and a soul, which elevates the concept of gifting, encouraging the idea of giving masterful pieces of artistry to loved ones. The well-loved Advent Calendar bears the lucky symbols from around the world to celebrate a universal festive season of joy.
