Marks and Spencer has launched its festive range which they say it their best yet. With gifts ranging from a pretty light-up selection through to plenty for under £5 they say there is something for everyone.
Items include gorgous Going Gnome for Christmas Chocolates through to drinks of both non-alcoholic and alcoholic varieties. They even have a chocolate jenga for those who like to play with their food!
Launching the collection it said: "Our experts have spent over a year perfecting the range, working with the very best producers, sourcing the highest quality ingredients, and creating the most stunning packaging too."
Many of the gifts are now on sale in M&S stores with others to be introduced as the festive season gets closer. Here is a look as some of their favourites and what they have to say about them.
Light up your life
M&S light-up gifts are back by popular demand and this year the selection is better than ever!
Santa’s Magical Light Up Chocolate Workshop
£15, 245g
With a light up LED moon and the sound of jingling sleigh bells, this gorgeous box is filled with milk, dark, white and blond chocolate- and at this year’s lower price of £15. In-store 1st November
Starry Night Shortbread Selection Projection Tin
£9, 350g
Filled with all butter and chocolate chip shortbread and playing Deck the Halls music, this light-up tin with a rotating starry night projector is set to be THE gift of the season. In store 13th September
Shortbread Light Up Lantern
£6, 230g
Filled with all butter festively shaped shortbread – this is the gift that keeps on giving and can be used to decorate the home throughout the season. In store 13th September
Gold Tea Light Up Lantern
£5, 125g
Filled with our luxury Fairtrade Gold tea – tea lovers will rejoice with this year’s stunning design. In store 13th September
Hot Chocolate Light Up Lantern
£4, 100g
A mug of hot chocolate is a Christmas given, and our rich, silky hot chocolate is now available in a beautiful light-up festive tin. What more could you want…? In store 13th September
Swiss Chocolatier Truffle Assortment Light Up Tin
£8, 298g
Stunning light-up Swiss mountain tin filled with milk, dark, hazelnut & orange luxury Swiss truffles. In store 13th September
£5 and under
Collection Going Gnome for Christmas
£5, 100g
Joining our popular Magical Mushrooms launched last year, these TOO CUTE TO EAT (almost) milk and blond gnome chocolates are filled with luxurious hazelnut praline. The perfect addition to a Christmas stocking. In store 13th September
A Winter Wonderbar
£5, 250g
Chocolate lovers rejoice with this chunky milk chocolate bar with blond and white chocolate mountain peaks. In store 13th September
Magical Gingerbread Musical House Tin
£5.00, 115g
Filled with all butter mini gingerbread men, this super fun tin also plays a festive tune. Adorable! In store 13th September
Collection Nürnberger Lebkuchen Selection
£5, 200g
Made to an authentic German recipe. Contains dark chocolate coated and sugar glazed. In store 13th September
Percy Pig Sty of Wonder
£1.50, 20g
Filled with a bag of Percy Piglet sweets. The perfect stocking filler. In store 13th September
Percy Pig Piggy Bank Post-box
£4, 120g
Filled with a net of Percy pennies, this little cutie doubles up as piggy bank to enjoy again and again. In store 13th September
£10 and under
Chocolate Topple Towers
£8, 390g
Milk, dark, white and blond filled chocolate blocks - choose your chocolate carefully and don’t topple the tower! Festive fun for all the family.
In store 13th September
Collection Belgian Milk Chocolate Fruit & Nut Slab
£10, 400g
Chunky Belgian milk chocolate bar loaded with raisins, hazelnuts, almonds, orange and cranberry pieces. In store 13th September
Choc Corn Wreath
£9, 490g
M&S choc corn has become quite the icon, and this Christmas our new sweet and salty caramelised popcorn wreath loaded with milk and white chocolate goodies is a sure crowd pleaser.
In store 13th September
Christmas Stag Tin
£6, 650g
Filled with our famous Scottish shortbread, specially baked in Edinburgh. This customer favourite is back in a new limited-edition design to add to the collection.
In store 13th September
Top tipples
Marksologist Blueberry & Elderflower Gin Bramble
£18, 50cl
Our spin on the contemporary British classic: the Bramble. London dry gin, lemon juice and fruity blueberry are given a floral twist with elderflower. Garnish with fresh blueberries. 17.5% Vol.
In store 8th September
Marksologist Clementine Gin Martini Cocktail
£18, 50cl
A refreshing shaken martini cocktail with London dry gin, juicy clementines, warming spices and vibrant blood orange. Garnish with a slice of clementine. 17.5% Vol.
In store 1st November
Marksologist Sloegroni
£18, 50cl
A wintry twist on the classic bittersweet negroni. Blending fruity sloe gin with Amaro and Vermouth for a warming cocktail. Chill well and then pour into a short glass over cubed ice and garnish with an orange slice. 21% Vol.
In store 8th September
The Spirit of M&S Sloe Gin
£18, 50cl. 40% Vol
Pair with Light Tonic
The Spirit of M&S Blood Orange & Cranberry Vodka
£18, 50cl. 40% Vol
Pair with Blood Orange and Cranberry Light Tonic
The Spirit of M&S Madagascan Vanilla Rum Spirit Drink
£18, 50cl. 40% Vol
Pair with Very Interesting Cola
In store 27th September
Mini Marksologist Madagascan Vanilla Espresso Martini Cocktail
£5, 125ml
Mini Marksologist Passion Star Martini Cocktail
£5, 125ml
The perfect stocking filler – our most popular Marksologist cocktails now come in a single serve bottle.
In store 8th September
Package it up
Gift Boxes and Bottle Bags
Starting from £4
A selection of beautiful gift boxes and bottle bags complete with tissue paper and gift tag will look stunning under the tree. Package up the perfect gift from our Foodhall and make a loved ones Christmas extra special.
In-store from November
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