Christmas is still weeks away, but for some disappointed Brits the festive season has already been “ruined”.
Ahead of December 1, plenty of us search for the perfect advent calendar but shoppers who plumped for the Celebrations chocolate countdown have shared their disbelief at what was behind the first three windows — the dreaded Bounty.
The Celebrations product typically features a mix of treats including Mars, Milky Way, Galaxy, Maltesers and the coconut-filled Bounty (commonly considered to be the worst of the bunch).
But chocolate fans have this year found no variety at all behind the first three doors, with Bountys awaiting them on December 1, 2, and 3.
Some customers on social media have labelled the situation a “sick joke” while others have quipped they “can’t take much more”.
Had enough of this advent calendar now....@UKCelebrations Celebrations advent calendar 3 days of bounty. The whole lots about to get launched out a window in flames. Absolutely fuming
— Ewan Cameron (@ewanjcameron94) December 3, 2024
Kids actually crying at having a 3rd Bounty in a row in their Celebrations advent calender. Absolute shocker @UKCelebrations
— Jimmy Daniel (@Jimmydan) December 3, 2024
Look, I like ALL the chocs in@UKCelebrations, but we're agreed the#Bounty is an acquired taste for some, right? My 11yo LOATHES them but risked a Celebrations advent calendar. 1st Dec. Bounty. 2nd Dec - BOUNTY! 'Open day 3 instead,' I said to her this morning. Another BOUNTY!! pic.twitter.com/v0xiqFuDYl
— Gillian Harvey (@GillPlusFive) December 2, 2024
Celebrations has only added to the frustration by fuelling fears of more Bounty-filled doors over the next three weeks.
The company recently updated its bio on X, stating: "Bounty’s on a quest to capture the hearts of the coconut shy this Christmas — will he win you over? #BringHomeTheBounty."
This has left many fans concerned that Bounty will dominate the calendar, with some fearing a Bounty behind every door.
It's Day 3, it's Bounty number 3 and I've finally realised that I'm a victim of the Celebrations Marketing Department.
— Josh Green (@joshgreen1404) December 3, 2024
I feel sick to my stomach, played like a fool
@UKCelebrations I never want a Celebrations advent calendar again. 3 Bounty bars in a row. It's not funny.
— Paul Lambert (@lazarus1805) December 3, 2024
But others disagree and are finding the situation quite funny.
One user wrote: “Oh my god. Imagine if they are all Bounty. Best prank of all time.”
Day 3 and it’s another Bounty. I have never felt so alive. #AdventCalendar #Celebrations https://t.co/P09nbnfmqW pic.twitter.com/YaadJk6m1G
— Mat Wood (@1T_1986) December 3, 2024
My friend has got a Celebration’s advent calendar and she’s had Bounty 3 days in a row pic.twitter.com/skko21LJv7
— 🌞 Katrina🌛 (@KatMarBax) December 3, 2024
Haha classic trolling from the celebrations advent calendar putting bounty in the first two windows 😂😂 Bounty is by far the best one.
— Amie (@amz07) December 2, 2024
Mars has not yet responded to the advent calendar furore.
