It's not all about chocolate this year, as many brands are offering a range of alternative advent calendars for those who want something different for their Christmas countdown. We rounded up the best Advent calendars to buy right now — and we suggest you buy them now, before they sell out! With the countdown to Christmas presenting the perfect opportunity to eat chocolate every day, the Mirror have rounded up their favourite chocolate advent calendars for 2021. Because Advent calendars are so popular around the holidays, we recommend purchasing models you have your eye on as early as possible — they tend to sell out as we get closer to Christmas and Hanukkah. Below, we rounded up a handful of Advent calendars you may want to gift yourself or your loved ones this season.

What could be better than waking up to an adorable teddy bear filled with chocolate every morning? This chocolate advent calendar is filled with foil-wrapped Lindt goodies like a reindeer, Lindt teddies, Lindor truffle balls and a Santa to make every day of December a sweet treat. Kitchen Appliances & Tools Home & Kitchen All Kitchen Appliances & Tools Coffee Makers Cookware Air Fryers Mixers Kitchen Gadgets Oral Care Wellness All Oral Care Electric Toothbrushes Toothpastes Whiteners Floss Mouthwashes Water Flossers Whether you like a luxury truffle or dairy-free chocolate, there are plenty of impressive chocolate advent calendars you can buy this year. For those with special dietary requirements, this Nomo advent calendar is filled with a selection of Caramel & Sea Salt Choc and Creamy Choc pieces to make it feel like Christmas every day.

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Hair Care Wellness All Hair Care Shampoos Purple Shampoos Thinning Hair Head Shavers Flat Irons Hair Dryers Traditionally, Advent calendars were 24 pieces. As they have gained popularity, they have morphed to a number of days leading up to the winter holidays. If you want a traditional model, be sure to look for 24 days of chocolate. If you are open to something less traditional, there are options that come in different increments. If you plan to share with the family, you may want to opt for a shareable model that has more than 24 pieces. Some of our favourites come from Hotel Chocolat, which sells a whole host of luxury calendars, as well as classic options with milk chocolate like Lindt and Godiva. Of course there's always the simple classics, with a range of Cadbury and Nestle options available in supermarkets. Aldi's wine advent calendar. Pic: Aldi We're huge fans of Lindt's delightfully smooth and creamy milk chocolate, so this 24-door advent calendar is a no brainer. It includes an assortment of the brand's famous treats - including their much-loved Lindor truffle ball.

At their inception, Advent calendars were used to count down the four-week period preceding Christmas. Though they began as a religious tradition, today they are used to also celebrate the anticipation and joy of the holiday season with a surprise behind each door or window of the calendar. Health Wellness All Health Meal Kit Delivery Gluten-Free Meal Kit Delivery KN95 Masks N95 Masks Disposable Face Masks Air Purifiers Eco-Friendly Laundry Detergents Natural Deodorants Period Underwear Small Home Appliances Home & Kitchen All Small Home Appliances Vacuums Air Conditioners Space Heaters Humidifiers

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