Small plastic toys and figurines (our local dollar store has tiny dinosaur figures that would work really well for this) As the first whispers of winter begin to frost our mornings and the aroma of festivity fills the air, our team at SoSweet is delighted to unveil a Christmas gem that’s sure to dazzle. And no, it isn’t just another rendition of “Jingle Bells”. It’s an advent tradition, reimagined for the confectionery lover in all of us. If the Advent calendar has 12 slots, you can either start 12 days before Christmas (on December 13th) or follow the traditional Christian 12 Days of Christmas, which spans from December 25 to January 6. Carrie Honaker is a food writer who loves surprises, especially when they are chocolate. As a restaurateur and avid home cook, she has made her fair share of chocolate confections for the holidays. Her work has appeared in many publications, including Bon Appetit, Allrecipes, and Wine Enthusiast.

With an assortment of premium chocolate liqueurs, the Anthon Berg Chocolate Liqueur Advent Calendar is a wonderfully luxurious addition to any range of advent calendars. The world’s leading chocolate liqueur brand presents a festive countdown that comprises famous names such as Cointreau, Famous Grouse, and Mount Gay to name but a trio. Blending these beloved tipples encased in dark chocolate bottles the way only Anthon Berg does, this premium advent option is a suitably grown-up way for shoppers to treat themselves this Christmas.

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Perhaps you’re not a fan of the ingredients that go into the tiny chocolates in store-bought calendars (or your kids have food intolerances like ours do, and they can’t eat them anyway). Keys (either decorative/themed, or one that opens something for added fun—perhaps it could be the start to a Christmas scavenger hunt!) Explore our fantastic selection of Advent Calendars, each filled with a scrumptious assortment of sweets and chocolates: 1. Lindt Chocolate Advent Calendar Board game pieces (spread out the pieces and play the game together once all of them have been collected)

The magic, however, doesn’t end at taste. It's in the very act of discovery. Whether one's heart beats for chocolate, yearns for the vivacity of fizz, or holds a soft spot for jelly or foam, there's a moment of enchantment awaiting every day of December.Labelling this calendar as merely a ‘gift’ would be doing it a disservice. It’s a time capsule, a portal to shared memories, perhaps even reminiscent of schoolyard trades involving gummy bears and cola bottles. It's the perfect surprise for a friend who boasts of having it all, the family member with that ever-present sweet craving, or even as a corporate gift to add a touch of sweetness to professional ties. Cooking meals with family in the kitchen is a beloved holiday memory for many people. This tasty Advent calendar can enhance the cooking (and the meals) while counting down the days to Christmas. It includes seven kinds of gourmet olive oil, four vinegars, six sweet truffles, two herb salts, some honey, jam, pesto, olive tapenade, and a chocolate spread to boot. We've observed the evolution of advent calendars, where tiny trinkets, beauty baubles, and aromatic essences have made their mark. Yet, at SoSweet, we believe in celebrating the profound joys reminiscent of simpler times. When the allure of a single sweet could light up our faces, making the anticipation of Christmas a thrill in itself.