Counting down to Christmas? We've chosen the BEST and WEIRDEST advent calendars to get you feeling festive
The nights are drawing in and the weather is getting colder, which means one thing - it's nearly time to dig out the cosy jumpers, watch festive films on Netflix and consume copious amounts of chocolate and mulled wine.
And with less than ten weeks remaining until CHRISTMAS - yes, you heard us correctly - we thought it was only right we shared our favourite advent calendars, because someone has to, right?
From booze-filled boxes to luxury beauty sets, brands are pulling out all the stops for the BEST Christmas yet - because normal cardboard calendars stocked with cheap chocolate are SO last year.
The BEST advent calendars for make-up, food and pet lovers
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Debenhams
**For the beauty guru:**Worth over £150, you'll get your money's worth with Debenham's £70 beauty advent calendar. The set includes beauty brands such as L'Occitane, MAC, Too Faced and Ouai. Ultimate beauty advent calendar, Debenhams, £70.00
Cath Kidston
**For the beauty guru:**Behind each window of this quaint Cath Kidston house you'll find a deliciously-scented beauty treat, from hand cream to lip balm, soap to body scrub, in a selection of pretty prints.Townhouse advent calendar, Cath Kidston, £40.00
NYX Cosmetics
**For the beauty guru:**This advent calendar from NYX Professional Makeup is a lipstick-lover's dream. Featuring fan-favourite formulas in 24 new shades, this limited-edition collection includes stunning lip products like Soft Matte Lip Cream and Butter Gloss.Sugar trip advent calendar, NYX Cosmetics, £50.00
Charlotte Tilbury
**For the beauty guru:**Blow the budget with Charlotte Tilbury's Universe advent calendar, featuring 12 full size & mini award-winning beauty & skincare heroes. Universe advent calendar, Charlotte Tilbury, £150.00
Superdrug
**For the beauty guru:**Beauty advent calendars don't have to break the bank. Superdrug's candle advent calendar contains a different scented tea light behind every door and is currently half price.Bloom advent calendar, Superdrug, £12.00
W7 Cosmetics
**For the beauty guru:**W7 Cosmetics have launched their Extravaganza Advent Calendar which contains 24 SPECTACULAR cosmetic treats to keep you looking glam throughout December.7 Extravaganza Advent Calendar, www.w7cosmetics.co.uk, £19.95
Merry Little Gifts
For the one in need of new socks: Why wait for Christmas presents to swap out your hole-ridden odd socks with new soft pairs? Count down to Christmas in soft snug comfort. Seven days of sockmas advent calendar, Debenhams, £15.00
Godiva
For the food and drink fanatic: Sure, this is a chocolate advent calendar but, trust us, it'd be wasted on children. This beautiful box from luxury brand Godiva contains a selection of four, LARGE, chocs that will start each day of Advent with a delectable sugar rush.Godiva advent calendar, Godiva, £20
Whisky
For the food and drink fanatic: Warm your cockles this Christmas with the incredible Drinks by the Dram World whisky calendar. It includes a drop of the good stuff from Irish, Japanese, Taiwanese, English, and Indian distilleries and is a real treat for the whisky lover you love. Especially if that whisky lover is you. Drinks by the Dram World Whisky advent calendar, £149.95, Master of Malt
12 days of wine
For the food and drink fanatic: 'Tis the season to be jolly - and this MoonPig calendar will keep you feeling festive throughout December with 12 bottles of wine. Twelve days of wine, MoonPig, £45.00
Baileys
For the food and drink fanatic: Enjoy a Baileys chocolate truffle every day until the weekend before Christmas when three mini bottle's of delicious Baileys are unveiled for a perfect celebration on the 22nd, 23rd and 24th - because why wait until Christmas day for a delicious treat? Baileys advent calendar, Debenhams, £18.00
Freixenet
For the food and drink fanatic: Make your Christmas SPARKLING with this indulgent Freixenet calendar. Not only does this gift box include mini bottles of fizz, but you can PAMPER whilst you sip with Nails Inc party shades, premium prosecco bath bombs and candles. Prosecco advent calendar, £75, Freixenet
That Boutique-y Gin Company Advent Calendar
For the food and drink fanatic: This gin-filled advent calendar will get even the least festive of scrooges through the countdown to Christmas. Bah humbug!That Boutique-y Gin Company Advent Calendar, Master of Malt, £99.95
The Naked Marshmallow Co.
For the food and drink fanatic: Dream of spending December feeling cosy by the fire and toasting marshmallows? This is the PERFECT advent calendar.Marshmallow advent calendar, The Naked Marshmallow Co. , £15.00
Joe & Seph's
For the food and drink fanatic: Chocolate calendars are SO overrated - especially when you can indulge in 24 bags of posh popcorn throughout December. Popcorn advent calendar, Amazon, £24.99
The Snaffling Pig Co.
For the food and drink fanatic: Fancy swapping the sweet stuff for something more savoury? This is the calendar for you. With six different flavours of pork crackling, this is a feast for meat lovers, and is now reduced at John Lewis. The Snaffling Pig Co. Pork Crackling Advent Calendar, John Lewis, £5.25
Candy Kittens
For the food and drink fanatic: This Candy Kittens calendar is our SPIRIT ANIMAL. We're feeling inclined to do exactly what it says on the box - eat less sprouts and more sweets. Sweet advent calendar, Candy Kittens, £12.00
Jelly Belly
For the food and drink fanatic: Like treat or treat - but festive, this beanboozled jelly bean advent calendar is for those willing to take a risk on a tasty treat. From stinky socks to rotten egg, the team at Jelly Belly really have been creative this year. Naughty or Nice advent calendar, JellyBelly, £15.00
Lily's Kitchen
**For the pet lover:**Feeling generous this Christmas? Save the treats for your pets with this sweet Lily's Kitchen advent calendar for dogs. Advent Calendar for Dogs, Lily's Kitchen, £10.00
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There' something for everyone - EVEN jewellery advent calendars - why rely on Christmas day to look glam when you can have a whole week of feeling gorgeous in sparkling jewels beforehand?
With all these amazing gifts behind every door, who can blame us for wanting to start the festivities a little early?
Don't wait until the Boxing day sales to indulge in a spot of shopping for yourself.
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