8 of the best advent calendars for Christmas 2017
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Let's face it, one of the best things about Christmas is the excitement as you count down - and a big part of that is the traditional advent calendar.
Here we've selected eight of the best on the market this year, with something for everyone.
24 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar


The Body Shop, £45 www.thebodyshop.com
Ginvent calendar
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Gin Foundry, £120 www.ginfoundry.com/Gin vent
Green Felt Christmas Tree Advent Calendar


The Contemporary Home, £18.00 www.tch.net
Elf Advent Calendar


Waitrose, £10 www.waitrose.com
Pub Crawl Advent Calendar


Not on the High Street, £24 www.notonthehigh street.com
Christmas Cinnamon & Clove Advent Votives


Sainsbury’s Home, £12.00 www.sainsburys.co.uk
Roger La Borde Frosty Forest Christmas Tree Pop Slot Calendar


Cotswold Trading, £9.99 www.cotswoldtrading.com
The Advent Calendar (100% dark, vegan friendly)


Hotel Chocolat, £12.50 www.hotelchocolat.com/uk
LEGO City 60155 Advent Calendar
John Lewis, £19.99 www.johnlewis.com
