Countdown is on with tasty treats

Advent calendars these days have more than chocolate behind doors

Advent is coming – and the calendars are getting bigger and better, writes Claire Spreadbury. Blow the budget on something extravagant, or enjoy daily gifts. These are our favourites...

1. Best for... Chocolate fiends

– The Grand Advent Calendar, £68, Hotel Chocolat

2. Best for... Wine buffs

– Wine Advent Calendar 2018, £79.99, Virgin Wines

3. Best for... Mini chocoholics

– Lindt Advent Calendar, £5.99, Lindt.co.uk and supermarkets

4. Best for... Gin kings

– Drinks By The Dram The Gin Advent Calendar 2018, £124.95, 31Dover.com

5. Best for... Beauty buffs

– Liberty London Beauty Advent Calendar 2018, £195, Liberty

6. Best for... Pencil-case lovers

– Smiggle Advent Calendar, £25, smiggle.co.uk

7. Best for... Foodies

– Luxury Advent Calendar, £85, Carluccio’s

8. Best for... Total Indulgence

– Jo Malone London Advent Calendar, £300, Jo Malone

9. Best for... Beer lovers

– Craft Beer Advent Calendar, £69.95, Beerhawk

10. Best for... party pooches

– Personalised Dog Treats Advent Calendar, £49.95, Prezzybox.com

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