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Fortnum & Mason’s advent calendars are back for 2022 – and they’re as luxurious as you’d expect
Christmas has come early, thanks to the high-end department store
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Your support makes all the difference.Fortnum & Mason has dropped its advent calendars for 2022. Yes, you read that right, the countdown to Christmas is on (well, nearly).
If you’re looking to get into the festive spirit, the department store is renowned for being the destination to know. Famous for its luxury food hampers and decadent window displays, it doesn’t do the festivities by halves.
While the big day may feel particularly far away, before you know it, December will soon roll around, so it’s better to be prepared to make sure you have the best possible party season.
One of the best ways to make sure you have a cracking countdown is by investing in an advent calendar, and Fortnum & Mason has unveiled its own designs for this year – there’s even one for your furry friend to enjoy.
Each one would make the perfect gift for a loved one or an indulgent treat for yourself. Luckily, we’re here to give you the lowdown on each one, including the goodies you’ll find inside.
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Fortnum & Mason beauty advent calendar: £245, Fortnumandmason.com
The Fortnum & Mason beauty hall is host to some of the very best beauty brands, as such its 25-day beauty advent calendar is jam-packed full of skincare and make-up heroes. If you don’t want any spoilers, we’d recommend you keep on scrolling.
But if you do want a sneak peek, then you’ve come to the right place. During your Christmas countdown, you’ll unwrap everything from Aromatherapy Associates light relax bath and shower oil, Sol de Janeiro Brazilian bum bum cream and an Elizabeth Scarlett medium make-up bag to Acqua di Parma Colonia shower gel, Cult51 night cream and Bramley shampoo and conditioner. The contents of the entire beauty advent calendar are worth more than £800 in total, and each product is sure to see you well into the new year, so it really is the gift that keeps on giving.
Fortnum & Mason dog advent calendar: £110, Fortnumandmason.com
Treating your four-legged friend to a luxury advent calendar couldn’t be easier, thanks to the high-end department store. The design is made from wood, and it is adorned with a range of different dog breeds – from corgis to dalmatians, each one with a festive accessory.
Fortnum & Mason gramophone musical advent calendar: £48, Fortnumandmason.com
Calling all musicophiles, Fortnum & Mason is here to make sure you jingle all the way until the big day. With its super festive design, it comes with 24 miniature vinyl records, with each one playing a different Christmas tune. It offers the perfect way to get in the spirit and prepare for the big day.
Fortnum & Mason Christmas tree advent calendar: £110, Fortnumandmason.com
Returning for another year, this took the top spot in our review of the best wooden advent calendars last year. There’s “nothing we don’t love about this richly festive offering from luxury London store Fortnum & Mason”, praised our writer. “Standing at 38cm high and 47cm wide, it’s a centrepiece-worthy investment that’s destined to become a family heirloom,” they added. Thankfully, there’s “plenty of room for multiple treats” in each door, so it’s “ideal if you have more than one child”. Plus, “it’s just so classically festive and exceptional quality – we feel it’s worth every penny,” they noted.
Fortnum & Mason Fortnum’s Piccadilly building advent calendar: £110, Fortnumandmason.com
If you like the idea of having your very own Fortnum & Mason store on display in your home, this reusable, wooden design is a must-have. With 24 numbered doors, there’s space enough to hide your very own treats behind each one. Plus, the exterior screams Christmas, just as it should.
Fortnum & Mason Fortnum’s 3D advent calendar: £19.95, Fortnumandmason.com
For something a little more affordable, yet still traditional and festive, there’s Fortnum’s 3D paper advent calendar. The storefront features all of the Christmassy essentials you’d expect, including presents and a gingerbread figure at the door, and there are also two snowmen. It will make a lovely addition on your windowsill or above the fireplace.
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