The best calendars under £20
A sweet festive scene – a new addition in every window. Good value when compared to other, similar-sized Playmobil sets.
Sweet Swedish paper houses with an eraser and a ‘gratitude prompt’ in each
A simple scented tealight-sized candle every day.
A card calendar illustrated by Quentin Blake and finished with a sprinkle of festive glitter.
A series of 24 festive designs to make, which can then be used as decorations or as extra gift tags. Good for creative kids.
For a grown up with a sophisticated sweet tooth – pralines, fruit jellies, candied almonds and more.
Mini sets to make every day, and minifigures to collect - including the jolly red man himself.
Superior-quality 40% milk chocolate in the form of penguins, Santas or snowmen.
You can’t beat a bit of Swiss milk chocolate at Christmas.
More luxury choices
The most sought-after Lego calendar is undoubtedly the Star Wars edition. Buy quickly, or there may be tears – stocks everywhere are low.
Award-winning and unusual gins – a 3cl miniature a day will help December go quickly.
Two dozen different craft bears, from seven countries, in 17 different beer styles. December is clearly a time to broad beer horizons.
Beauty miniatures in one of the more affordable beauty brand offerings.
If 24 chocolates is too much, go for 12 tasty treats from Gails – each also comes with a gift certificate for a treat in the bakeries.
Figures and accessories from the very popular Tsum Tsum collection for kids.
A different mini bottle of wine or fizz every day.
The very top end
For the person who has everything (still considerably cheaper than a Leonardo). This contains perfumes, skin and body care and mini candles from the luxury brand.
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