Most people love an advent calendar and they are much more exciting than they used to be.
Gone are the days when you're only option was an often disappointing chocolate behind each door.
Nowadays people are counting down to Christmas with toys, bath bombs and a whole lot more.
We've been taking a look at some of the best children's calendars on the market and there's no saying big kids can't buy them too.
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Here's our round-up of favourites
Lego Star Wars
Two of the most popular things - Star Wars and Lego - so obviously this is going to be a popular one.
This year's calendar features five Lego Star Wars mini figures, three Lego droid figures and 16 mini builds.
There's even C-3PO and R2-D2 in their very own festive jumpers.
The calendar is built in a way that it becomes a festive display that you can add to every time you open a new door.
£29.99 from the Lego.com website here.
Pokemon
Another favourite with big and little kids is Pokemon and with the Holiday Calendar you get a new figure or character every day.
It features eight accessories and 16 two-inch Battle Figures, all of which have a sparkly finish that’s exclusive to this calendar.
There are two different Pikachus included in the set - one wearing a Santa hat and the other popping up out of some snow.
£29.99 from a number of retailers including Smyths, Amazon, Argos. £24.99, WH Smith.
Lush
Now this one is the most expensive in our list, but you're getting lots of Lush products for your money.
Most years it's a sell-out and 2022 looks to be no different.
Packaged inside a limited edition box designed by ARTHOUSE Unlimited, there are 25 treats in all, including four items exclusive to the calendar.
These include the Gingerbread House bubble bar, Christmas Party bath bomb, Ice Rainbow bubble bar and Christmas Eve soap.
Other stand-out delights featured in the set include a dazzling Golden Pudding bath bomb and Golden Angel bubble bar, a salted caramel lip scrub, a Candy Cane reusable bubble bar and a bottle of the much-loved Snow Fairy shower gel.
£185, order from Lush online here.
Barbie
Barbie is as popular now as she ever was and little ones can count down the days of December with this Barbie Colour Reveal calendar.
Described as the 'ultimate unboxing experience full of winter wonderland fun', on the very first day, kids get to open the centre tube to discover their own mystery Colour Reveal Barbie doll covered in a metallic blue coating with snowflakes. Only when she's put into warm water are her features revealed.
Over the next 24 days there are more surprises in store with everything from a colour reveal pet husky puppy and a polar bear, to clothes, shoes and other doll accessories behind each door.
£24.99 from online toy retailer Bargain Max.
The Body Shop
There are a number of different calendars to choose from at The Body Shop - all incorporating a delightful pop-up design - but the Box of Wishes is the one that's made our list.
It includes 24 'head-to-toe treats', from shower gel and hand balm, to body and lip butter.
Of course sheet masks are all the rage right now and the set includes two of these - a Vitamin C Glow Sheet Mask and a Vitamin E Quench Sheet Mask.
In total you're getting products worth £95.50.
£55 from The Body Shop, here.
Swizzels
We couldn't have a calendar list without some sweetie ones and Swizzels has gone all out this year with its brand new Sweet Shop design.
There's everybody’s favourites inside, including Squashies, Refreshers, Love Hearts, Drumstick and more.
Featuring the brand’s mascot Mr Swizzels in his sweet shop at Christmas, there are some fun games and activities on the back of the calendar, along with Christmas facts and jokes behind each door.
Percy Pig
Still on sweets and M&S has a calendar dedicated to its ever popular Percy Pig.
There are 24 chocolates to enjoy, most of them Percy shaped, and on Christmas Day you hit gold with a full-size packet of the fruit flavour gums.
No Percy fan will want to miss it this festive season.
£5 from Ocado, or in store at M&S.
Star Wars Funko Pop!
Back with Star Wars and there's a real treat in store with this year's Funko Pop! Star Wars Holiday Advent Calendar.
Funko Pops are a line of figures made by Funko, an American company famed for its wide range of licensed pop culture collectables.
There are 24 of them to collect inside this calendar, which features some of the most beloved Star Wars characters dressed in their winter best.
Each one has a festive twist to their typical look, from Yoda in his Santa suit to ??????
£54.99 from Bargain Max.
Roblox
If you've got kids of a certain age then you'll no doubt have heard of Roblox.
The Roblox Advent Calendar brings you holiday twists on Roblox figures and items. There are six figures in all - Unbox Elf, Christmas Tree, Gingerbread Man, Magical Reindeer, Santa Claus and Snowman Roblox figures.
Kids then get to deck them out with the included accessories and mix and match parts to make their own unique Roblox characters.
Each calendar also comes with a redeemable code to unlock two virtual items on Roblox.
£29.99 Smyths, £26 Boots and Amazon.
Yankee Candle
Again there are a number of different calendars to choose from with Yankee.
The Advent Book we've chosen opens up to display a beautiful snow globe design.
Each day you get a different candle treat - either a Filled Votive Candle or Scented Tea Light Candle with festive fragrances including the likes of Snow Globe Wonderland, Christmas Cookie and Peppermint Pinwheels.
A clear glass Tea Light Holder is also included in the calendar.
£39.99 Yankee Candle and Very, £32.99 Debenhams.
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