A massive part of Christmas is the anticipation … and how better to embrace that than with a daily gift. We love advent calendars … and they’re not just for children.
But let’s kick off with the kids.
This Peppa Pig Advent Calendar Book Collection folds out and has 24 books … a surprise mini-story behind each door, with an extra-special Christmas story for Christmas Eve. Story time ticked for December. Brilliant. R409 from Exclusive Books
For a more varied collection of bed time stories, we fancy this luxury Usborne Advent Calendar Book Collection … all magical tales of princes and princesses, elves and emperors, including The 12 Days of Christmas and the timeless story of The Nativity. The full set of 24 books forms a little library that can be treasured and enjoyed for many years to come. R398 from Exclusive Books
We’ve listed this Christmas Countdown Calendar with Chuckles Malted Puffs under the kids, but really! We’re tucking in faster than they are. Who doesn’t love a Chuckle! 24 yummy festive shapes to enjoy on the nights leading up to Christmas … and on the back of the box, there’s a daily act of kindness for them to do. So good deeds with good chocolate. R79.99 from Woolworths
Join SOiL’s 24 day countdown to Christmas while exploring a pure and organic wellness aromatherapy product each day … a 24-day journey exploring natural and organic wellness products. Plus, you can follow their social media pages … each day a post will be shared revealing the product of the day along with interesting facts and DIY recipes. The calendar shares 1ml vials to sample pure essential oils and pure essential oil blends, massage oil blends, remedy roller blends, carrier oils and even an aroma charm for your Christmas tree. The countdown starts on December 1 and goes on until Christmas. And for those of us who care (you should, too), SOiL is proudly South African, the eco-ethical unadulterated range is certified organic by Ecocert and is endorsed by Beauty Without Cruelty and the Vegan Society of South Africa. R319.99 from Dis-Chem, Wellness Warehouse and online at www.soil.co.za, www.faithful-to-nature.co.za, www.takealot.com
For beauty addicts … count down each day in style with this iconic beauty calendar from Clarins. A festive selection of 24 iconic surprises to discover each day when you open the window: skincare, body care and make-up to embellish your preparations and make sure you’re the most beautiful thing under the tree. It’s hard to resist opening all the windows at the same time! R2,100, online only from www.clarins.co.za
Oh my. A Charlotte Rhys countdown. This stylish advent calendar has bath soaps and perfumed candles, hand cream and body lotion and tiny bottles of eau de parfum. Glorious scents, vegan-approved, cruelty-free … this is R2332 online only from woolworths.co.za
