Who doesn't love a good advent calendar at Christmas? Gone are the days of plain old chocolate, nowadays we're all more fond of luxurious, eccentric advent calendars to get us in the festive mood every December.

Whether you're coveting an indulgent beauty advent calendar, a fun toy advent calendar for the kids in your life or even something for a four-legged friend, there's something for everyone this Christmas.

We've rounded up our favourite alternative Christmas Advent calendars for those ready to get in the Christmas spirit already. Which one will you go for?

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