Divine Fairtrade Milk Chocolate Advent Calendar, RRP £4, available at www.divinechocolate.com/uk
Size: 24 x milk chocolate heart (85g)
Beautiful in design and delicious by taste, there’s plenty of reasons to choose a Divine advent calendar this year.
As well as having a detailed illustration of the Nativity scene, which was designed by Stephen Waterhouse, the chocolate inside each window has been certified Fairtrade – giving you an extra reason to enjoy these daily treats.
Not only will little ones be delighted by the chocolate, they can also unveil another part of the traditional Christmas story each day – as well as discovering a translation of “Merry Christmas” in the different languages from countries where Divine is sold or ingredients are sourced.
Cadbury Dairy Milk Advent Calendar Premier League, £4.99, available www.cadburygiftsdirect.co.uk
Size: 1 x 200g selection box containing Cadbury Dairy Milk Chocolate chunks
If your youngsters are football fanatics, make sure you treat them to this special edition advent calendar.
Perfect for any kids who love the game, this box features a photo of a football on the pitch – as well as some scrumptious Cadbury Dairy Milk Chocolate.
Holland & Barrett Advent Calendar Dairy Free, £4.00, in store at Holland & Barrett
Size: 24 x organic, dairy-free chocolates
Luckily for children with dairy allergies and intolerances, having to miss out on having a chocolate advent calendar is a thing of the past!
That’s because Holland & Barrett have brought out an organic and dairy-free option – which is suitable for vegans and those with lactose intolerances.
With 24 chocolates and a festive Christmas trees on the front, counting down to the big day is sure to be very exciting indeed.
The Naked Marshmallow Co. Gourmet Marshmallow Advent Calendar, £15 + £3.95 for marshmallow toaster, available at nakedmarshmallow.co.uk
Size: 24 x 12.5g marshmallows, 1 x milk chocolate spoon
Chocolate Advent calendars may have become a tradition, but this year, there’s plenty of opportunity to go for something a little more unexpected as a Christmas countdown treat.
The Naked Marshmallow Co. are offering a daily dose of gooey marshmallow, with six different flavours – Salted Caramel, Candy Floss, Strawberry Cream, Gingerbread, Mint Choc Chip, and S’mores – hiding behind the doors.
A marshmallow toaster add-on kit is available for an additional £3.95, which comes complete with 24 bamboo skewers and an instruction guide.
HARIBO Advent Calendar, RRP £5, available in stores including Tesco, B&M, and ASDA
Size: 24 x HARIBO sweets (300g)
If your child has a tooth for sweets rather than chocolate, the HARIBO Advent Calendar is a fun alternative.
Hiding inside of the windows lie a selection of the brand’s sweet treats – including Tropifrutti, Goldbears, and MAOAM.
Giving the calendar an extra festive edge, the mini bags and jellies have a seasonal theme, so keep your eyes peeled for a red hatted reindeer and Santa’s boot!