They kick off the official countdown to Christmas with little treats to keep us going until the big day.
But they do disappear off the shelves quickly so it’s time to tuck away advent calendars to ensure you and the rest of the family bag your favourites.
There’s a huge choice, from beauty bits and booze for grown-ups to choccie treats and tiny toys that kids will love.
So whatever you are searching for, here are 25 that cover all ages, tastes and budgets.
Just remember, no cheating and opening the windows early – or you’ll end up on the naughty list!
*All prices correct at the time of publishing
Booze
That Boutique-y Gin Company, £69.95, mastersofmalt.com, 24 different flavours in wax-sealed 30ml drams, including Christmas pudding, pink grapefruit brulee, dirty martini and toasted marshmallow hot chocolate.
VERDICT: Great choice of flavours
Beer Hawk Beery Christmas, £85, beerhawk.co.uk 24 beers from offbeat and big-name breweries – expect traditional wheat beers, IPAs and famous Belgian styles from 11 countries.
VERDICT: Extra special beer selection you won’t find in the shops
Let the Good Times be Gin!, £5.99, B&M 24 chocolate squares lead up to a 5cl bottle of Gordon’s pink gin for the big day.
VERDICT: Perfect festive treats for a sweet tooth
24 Hoppy Beers, £49.99, Aldi A selection of the supermarket’s best-selling craft beers including Otis blood orange, Paolo peach pale ale and Anti Establishment IPA.
VERDICT: Raise a festive can or three
Wine Advent Calendar, £85, John Lewis Enjoy a glass of red, white or rose with 24 x 187ml bottles of plonk. From sauvignon blanc to merlot, shiraz, chardonnay and pinot grigio.
VERDICT: Cheers to Christmas
Beauty
Technic Nail Care, £10, Wilko Packed with all your nail care essentials and nail treats for hands and feet, including 18 colourful nail varnishes, two toe separators and a nail clipper.
VERDICT: Excellent value for money
No.7 25 Days of Beauty, £49.50, Boots Filled with No.7 favourites, six first-time-ever limited-edition beauty secrets and nine full-size products including hand and nail cream and foot scrub.
VERDICT: Bargain buy, as it’s worth £211
Technic Novelty Toiletry, £10, Wilko A daily dose of pampering surprises from snowflake bath fizzers to body wash and body lotion, and hand and nail cream to a star pumice stone.
VERDICT: You’ll be body perfect by the big day
Man Stuff, £20, studio.co.uk Grooming essentials and toiletries for men in Powered by the Man Stuff black pepper fragrance. Includes scrubs, lotions and potions and tweezers, nail clippers and a folding hair brush.
VERDICT: Blokey beauty marvel
Box of Wishes, £55, The Body Shop Feel-good box that supports Community Fair Trade partners in India, with 24 treats worth £95.50, including shower gel, hand cream, lippy, soap and shampoo.
VERDICT: Top-to-toe beauty
Kids
Dachshund Through The Snow, £8, Marks & Spencer 24 milk or white creamy, yummy and very cute chocolate Walter the sausage dog chocolates to chomp on each day.
VERDICT: Just the thing for children who love pooches
Lego Harry Potter, £30, Argos The first three doors hide a toy from the first movie, the next three from the second film, and so on to build up to 24 toys and mini figures.
VERDICT: A magical wizarding world
Play-Doh, £17.59, WH Smith Everything kids need to make some festive creations with Play-Doh, stampers and moulds and a play mat to display them on.
VERDICT: Will keep youngsters occupied throughout the festive season
Cadbury Dairy Milk, £1.50, Sainsbury’s Tasty milk chocolate advent shapes are hidden behind each door. A sweet little treat for each day – without any guilty feelings.
VERDICT: Classic that never fails to bring joy
The Christmas Advent Collection, £24, The Works Snuggle up and enjoy a special Christmas tale every day with this 24-picture book bundle. It includes The Magical Snowman and A Christmas Wish.
VERDICT: Get a lot more for less, RRP £143.76
