While for some people October would be considered too early to start thinking about Christmas, shoppers happy to get in the festive spirit early can pick up discounted advent calendars in Amazon's Prime Day Sale.
The sale went live this morning and will run through to 11.59pm on Wednesday, October 12, and is considered the internet giant's precursor to Black Friday. It includes everything from gadgets and tech through to toys, clothes and beauty products although this year we have seen an increased interest in items to help tackle the rising cost of living, including heaters, air fryers and hooded blankets.
But for anyone with one eye on spreading out the cost of Christmas, there are plenty of deals worth taking a look at now, with advent calendars top of the list - whether you're after Minecraft and jewellery crafting for children in the family or posh Hotel Chocolat and tea options for the grown ups.
Here's our round up of some of the best.
The Hotel Chocolat Advent Calendar for Two - £23.38 (15% off)
In terms of luxurious chocolate treats to see you through to Christmas there's no need to look any further than Hotel Chocolat. It contains 48 individual chocolates filled with different alcohol-free flavours including Salted Caramel Cream, Gingerbread Praline, Madagascan Vanilla and Raspberry Rush. The only choice is whether to actually share it or go two chocolates a day for the duration.
Pukka Tea Advent Calendar - £9.73 (15% off)
The festive season can be a bit stressful and if it's all a bit much then a restorative brew is a perfect way to take a moment to relax. Pukka is renowned for its wide range of tea blends and this calendar gives you 24 different flavours to try including herbal and fruit teas, traditional brews and matcha green options.
Seed Advent Calendar - £18.74 (25% off)
The ideal gift for gardeners, the Our Grown Seed Advent Calendar allows you to grow 24 different varieties of flowers, whether you're doing so on a windowsill, balcony or in a flower bed.
Each pack of seeds comes with detailed instructions for how to sow and care for your seedlings.
Mr Men and Little Miss Storybook Advent Calendar - £9.97 (50% off)
This cute collection of 24 individual mini books telling the stories of some of Roger Hargreaves' best loved characters can be boxed back up and used year after year.
Playmobile Advent Calendar - £17.16 (43% off)
This 93-piece set has everything you need to make a Christmas scene packed with all the festive nods you'd expect including a tree, gifts, food and people and full instructions to make a Christmassy scene with all the pieces.
Minecraft Mobhead Minis - £23.99 (26% off)
Fans of the game can have plenty of fun this Christmas with a Minecraft-themed advent calendar which includes Steve and other figures, accessories and animals all with the blocky iconic look.
There's even a story which can be followed on smart devices by scanning a QR code, with Steve travelling through the village door to door delivering gifts each day.
Play-Doh Advent Calendar - £16.99 (19% off)
For a playset for younger children that will keep them entertained throughout December Play-Doh is a great option. It includes 24 mini pots of dough along with a play mat and tools including cutters and rollers.
Dinosaur Adventure advent calendar - £17.27 (20% off)
What's better than a dinosaur to play with? 24 different dinosaurs of course. The brightly coloured, chunky dinosaurs are ideal for children aged three and above.
Only Prime Members can take part in the sale, but there's still time to sign up for free here.
