McDonald's has teased Chicken McNugget lovers with a glimpse of the Christmas advent calendar of their dreams.

The fast-food giant posted a video on Facebook of an advent calendar featuring 24 doors branded with the company's famous Golden Arches.

4 The 'advent calendar' features 24 doors with the Golden Arches Credit: Facebook

Instead of the traditional chocolate treat, a chicken nugget is revealed to be sitting behind the door.

But just as fast food fanatics may have been getting excited by the thought of a month of morning McNuggets, the fantasy was snatched away.

The video fades out before asking Facebook followers to 'tag a mate who wishes this was real'.

It appears to have been the brainwave thousands never knew they were waiting for, with more than 20,000 people sharing their thoughts on the idea.

4 The door is opened to reveal the festive surprise Credit: Facebook

4 To reveal every Chicken McNuggets lover's festive fantasy Credit: Facebook

4 But the dream was quickly snatched away Credit: Facebook

Rebekah May Ewing wrote: "If only this was real!! I need this advent calendar."

Amy Hindle added: "Forget chocolate".

However, others pointed out the obvious flaw in the festive vision.

Marie Cummins said: "Eurgh. It'd be a bit minging by the 24th wouldn't it?"

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McDonald's has already revealed its keenly-awaited festive menu for the Christmas season.

But its hot festive pie which was dropped from its festive menu last year is again nowhere to be seen.

But while the pie might be missing, the rest of its festive menu seems pretty decent, and includes the return of last year's favourite, the Terry's Chocolate Orange McFlurry.