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Sorry kids, but these are strictly for the grown-ups
There’s one thing we’re sure about this Christmas: there’s no way kids should have all the fun.
After a long, eventful year, we all deserve a daily dose of chocolate for breakfast to keep us sweet until the big day.
But there’s no need to steal the children’s novelty chocs come December. Even gourmet confectionery companies have got in on the advent calendar game this year, offering luxury calendars packed with truffles, gourmet flavours and even chocolate liqueurs for a distinctly grown-up treat.
Though these are generally much more expensive than the average supermarket offering, they will all definitely add an extra Christmas sparkle to December. Just be sure to tell the children to keep their hands off.
We – ahem – selflessly tucked into all these calendars to see if they are truly worth the money and if you’ll be excited to rip open the door each morning and see what’s inside. We considered the quality and flavour of the chocolate inside, any unexpected treats and if the packaging gave us a warm Christmassy glow. Bonus points went to any calendars that were designed with sustainability in mind or donated any profits to charity.
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True chocolate lovers will be in heaven with the grand advent calendar from Hotel Chocolat, which packs in more chocolate goodies in one month than we ever thought possible. If it’s just a little too pricey for a daily dose of sweetness, give the money to a very worthy charity instead and treat yourself to the delightful Love Cocoa luxury chocolate truffle charity advent calendar.
For the latest offers on food and drink, try the links below:
If you’re looking to have a very merry Christmas countdown, read our review of the best gin advent calendars