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Millie has also reviewed countless restaurants and written travel features for British GQ, The Telegraph and the Independent, and has interviewed a number of leading chefs, including Jamie Oliver, Heston Blumenthal and Raymond Blanc. Some Advent calendars have 31 doors, taking you up to New Year’s Eve… But maybe don’t tell your kids that, otherwise you could have a long Google search ahead!
Advent originated as a time of fasting. Rather like Lent and Eastertide, in the 5th century CE monks began fasting thrice weekly in November to prepare for Christmas and Epiphany… It makes you wonder where the chocolate tradition came from! If you thought last year's launches were good, just wait 'til you see what's in store for 2022. We can't wait to get our hands on this suitably festive miniature mince pie selection, or this adorable pastel-hued chocolate calendar. Not so keen on the sweet stuff? Fear not, for we've included a delicious array of cheese-filled advent calendars (yep, you read that right), as well as one dedicated to luxurious spice mixes – a must-have for keen cooks looking to jazz up their weekly recipe rotation. Warning: Lollipops are a potential choking hazard. Not suitable for children under 36 months. Shelf Life I love advent calendars that can be used year after year and I think teens can be quite sentimental about bringing out childhood favourites each year. It’s a lovely, substantial gift that could be shared between teens, and isn’t quite as eye wateringly expensive as some of the premium beauty calendars.Like lots of teenage girls, my daughter loves scented candles! She usually has several on the go in her bedroom, with another set of candles for the bathroom. So I love the idea of this Yankee Candle advent calendars for teenage girls. This advent calendar has 24 items which I approve of – because so many advent calendars for teens only have 12 doors. Inside this Nivea advent calendar, teens will find body lotion, serum and shea butter, a range of lip balms, along with micellar water, cleansing wipes and a host of accessories. There is also an Nivea advent calendar for the teen boys in your family. It's November, which means we're well and truly in Christmas mode. The best bit? We've got an excuse to buy the foodie advent calendars we've been eyeing up for weeks. To conserve paper, the production of Advent calendars ceased during World War II. They have become increasingly popular ever since.
This handmade Christmas movie themed advent calendar is lots of fun for teens who love Christmas movies. And who doesn’t? Another with two Herb Stix behind this door, this calendar has a fun design that is perfect for pony-mad kids. Because, really, Advent isn’t about getting more/bigger/better. Whether Christmas, for you, is a religious celebration or about spending time with your family – maybe a bit of both – Advent is the countdown not the main event… Kind of like the bongs on New Year’s Eve. So, while an Advent calendar does make a wonderful pre-Christmas gift, it needn’t be an extravagant one.
Charm Bracelet Advent Calendar, £42
Sally is a business journalist, copywriter and consultant. She's also a very happy Mum to Flea, the world's coolest 16 year old. If you have teens who are religious or just love the idea of the nativity, this advent calendar is a great choice. It won’t generate lots of waste and it’s made of wood, so pretty eco-friendly. My daughter is obsessed with stationery so what could be better than a stationery-themed Harry Potter advent calendar for teenage boys or girls? This Advent calendar has figures, horses, animals and accessories behind every door. It has 125 pieces in total, which is plenty for a fun play scene.
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