With Christmas just a couple of months away, it’s time to start thinking about how you’ll count down the days of December.
There are a potentially limitless number of possible variations on this formula; thus, whatever your tastes, you can find something out there to suit them.
Pampering
If you’re buying for someone who is into beauty, wellness and relaxation, then having a different face mask, cream or bath salt behind every door might be exactly what’s called for.
By the end of the month, they’ll be feeling radiant, and ready to see in the new year. Just make sure that they don’t eat the soaps out of habit!
Ideally, you’ll choose the fragrances according to the tastes of the person for whom you’re buying. Fortunately, there are bath products out there to suit just about everyone – whether you’re into pumpkin spices or lavender.
Hot drinks
Everyone likes a hot drink every once in a while. But why restrict yourself to simple builder’s tea? There are teas of every kind, and if you have a different exotic teabag or even Christmas teas behind every door, every morning will be slightly different.
Festive flavors, like chai and spice, make the most sense.
On the other hand, if you’re more of a coffee drinker, you’ll find plenty of options there, too.
A sealed bag of beans or some ready-to-go grounds might be just the thing to provide a pick-me-up on a December morning.
Alcohol
Naturally, the season to be jolly is often fuelled by a steady supply of booze. You’ll find pre-built calendars stocked with every kind of alcoholic drink, including craft beers, fine wines, boutique ciders, and amazing spirits.
You could go on a whisky-tasting tour of Scotland, from Speyside to Skye, over the course of the month.
Or, you could sample a string of vodkas hailing from remote Siberia, Poland, France, and just about everywhere in between.
For those who enjoy a tipple in the evening, it’s an excellent investment. Be prepared to shell out quite a bit for a set of twenty-five premium-quality spirits – but the results often justify the expense.
The chances are that you’re going to be drinking over the course of the month – so why not make sure that there’s plenty of variety there?
Chocolate
Chocolate advent calendars are beloved for a good reason: there’s nothing quite like coming downstairs on a cold December morning, opening another door, and extracting the chocolatey goodness within.
There’s no reason to put up with the cheapest chocolate you can find. Instead, spend that little extra on a luxury calendar from an esteemed chocolatier.
There are some seriously high-quality options out there for chocaholics.