In the flash of an eye it will be Christmas 2021, have you started thinking about it yet? We’re tentatively dipping our toes in by checking out some advent calendars that are available to buy now (or pre-order).
Words by Rachel McAlley
There are plenty of advent calendars to choose from this year, so we’ve narrowed it down for you into two simple categories; Food and Beauty. You will find Paxton & Whitfield Artisan Cheeses, Divine Fairtrade Chocolate, and Carluccio’s Italian in the Food section. Or you can delve into Lush Beauty, ESPA Hidden Treasures, and W7 Makeup in the Beauty section. The choice is yours!
Food
Paxton & Whitfield Artisan Advent Cheese Calendar (£150). The Paxton & Whitfield cheesemongers have carefully selected 24 artisan cheeses for a delicious tasting journey. This is an immersive cheese tasting and learning experience – each individually numbered advent box contains a factsheet on the inside with more information about the cheese, its maker and pairing or recipe ideas.
Divine Fairtrade Milk Chocolate Advent Calendar (£5) is the gift that keeps giving. Not only do you get a delicious milk chocolate heart each day, but this advent calendar is cleverly designed so that once it’s finished, you can reuse it to make your very own Christmas decoration.
Carluccio’s Advent Calendar (£79.95) behind every door there’s an impeccably sourced product, from boozy delights of Stambecco Maraschino Liqueur, Hotel Starlino Rosé Aperitivo, Carluccio’s Negroni and Prosecco through to Italian gianduiotti chocolates, Torcetti biscuits and Torrone Almond Nougat. Those clever chaps at Carluccio’s have also included some store cupboard essentials like olive oil, canned tomatoes and pesto sauce – it’s one Italian treat after another and 24 days of guaranteed joy.
Beauty
Lush Advent Calendar (£185) is beautifully presented in a reusable trunk made from 100% recycled materials. The Lush Advent Calendar contains 25 vegan products to discover and use every day and night in the lead up to Christmas day. Including 4 retro products from Lush Christmas past and 6 products that are exclusively available in the Lush Advent Calendar.
ESPA Hidden Treasures Advent Calendar (£160) includes favourites such as the Pink Hair and Scalp Mud and signature blend classics from the Restorative Bath and Body Oil to the Restful Pillow Mist. As well as the new Yuzu & Ginger Cleansing Sorbet and Clean & Green Detox Mask, from the Active Nutrients range. Worth an incredible £389!
W7 Beauty Blast Advent Calendar (£19.95) features 24 doors to be opened daily, revealing some of W7’s best-selling products in both full and travel sizes. Make the countdown to Christmas more exciting than ever with a new, spectacular treat. If the selection of makeup products for eyes, lips and skin wasn’t enough, you’ll also find some gorgeous, on-trend accessories to dazzle in too.
