I've been writing this feature since August, when brands started to tease their advents for this year. Some people prefer the typical chocolate advent calendar, others might fancy a jewellery ...

Alternatively, you can opt for the 8- or 12-day option. To find the best Advent calendars this year, we researched dozens of popular options in all categories, including beauty, food, and toys.

This year, I’ll be crossing off the days with the help of something much more OTT — a Look Fantastic beauty Advent calendar. While they’re not a traditional way to celebrate Advent ...