Millie has also reviewed countless restaurants and written travel features for British GQ, The Telegraph and the Independent, and has interviewed a number of leading chefs, including Jamie Oliver, Heston Blumenthal and Raymond Blanc.

It’s not always easy to find something that’s different but aesthetic but also cool for teenagers. But I think this advent calendar hits the mark. With less than 100 days until Christmas, it’s time to get your hands on one of the best Advent calendars for horses before they’re sold out. Everyone loves the Christmas countdown and what better way to do this than treating your steed to one of the best Advent calendars for horses and treating yourself to a horsey advent calendar for humans. (And if you’ve got a dog, you’ll be pleased to know we’ve also selected the best Advent calendars for dogs, too!) This Advent calendar has figures, horses, animals and accessories behind every door. It has 125 pieces in total, which is plenty for a fun play scene.Not a Guardians fan? Your teen might like this cute festive Harry Potter LEGO calendar, or how about Star Wars LEGO? Another beautiful calendar from Rituals, this Christmas Tree design is gorgeous and the advent calendar is a really indulgent treat for teens. It comes pre-wrapped in a luxurious blue box, complete with a ribbon, making it an ideal gift. Inside you can expect 24 little Rituals products, including gel-to-foam shower foam, body cream, and hand lotion. Warning: Lollipops are a potential choking hazard. Not suitable for children under 36 months. Shelf Life

It's November, which means we're well and truly in Christmas mode. The best bit? We've got an excuse to buy the foodie advent calendars we've been eyeing up for weeks. In 2007, the biggest Advent calendar ever made was created in London’s St. Pancras train station. It measured 232 feet and 11 inches tall, and 75 feet and 5 inches wide. At the time it was described as an ‘advert’ calendar to celebrate the station’s relaunch. Advent originated as a time of fasting. Rather like Lent and Eastertide, in the 5th century CE monks began fasting thrice weekly in November to prepare for Christmas and Epiphany… It makes you wonder where the chocolate tradition came from! In Scandinavia there is also a tradition of having a calendar in the form of a radio show or TV show, with a new surprise revealed every day.Sally is a business journalist, copywriter and consultant. She's also a very happy Mum to Flea, the world's coolest 16 year old. I love advent calendars that can be used year after year and I think teens can be quite sentimental about bringing out childhood favourites each year. At 18, my daughter is too old for those advent calendars, but still too young for the thousands of gin/wine/beer themed advents. But that doesn’t mean I don’t want to help her celebrate the countdown to Christmas with her own advent calendar! So what are the best advent calendars for teens in 2023?

Some Advent calendars have 31 doors, taking you up to New Year’s Eve… But maybe don’t tell your kids that, otherwise you could have a long Google search ahead!

If you thought last year's launches were good, just wait 'til you see what's in store for 2022. We can't wait to get our hands on this suitably festive miniature mince pie selection, or this adorable pastel-hued chocolate calendar. Not so keen on the sweet stuff? Fear not, for we've included a delicious array of cheese-filled advent calendars (yep, you read that right), as well as one dedicated to luxurious spice mixes – a must-have for keen cooks looking to jazz up their weekly recipe rotation. My daughter is obsessed with stationery so what could be better than a stationery-themed Harry Potter advent calendar for teenage boys or girls? Another with two Herb Stix behind this door, this calendar has a fun design that is perfect for pony-mad kids. If you have teens who are religious or just love the idea of the nativity, this advent calendar is a great choice. It won’t generate lots of waste and it’s made of wood, so pretty eco-friendly. Because, really, Advent isn’t about getting more/bigger/better. Whether Christmas, for you, is a religious celebration or about spending time with your family – maybe a bit of both – Advent is the countdown not the main event… Kind of like the bongs on New Year’s Eve. So, while an Advent calendar does make a wonderful pre-Christmas gift, it needn’t be an extravagant one.