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Novelty advent calendars are very much on the rise, and it's for good reason. Despite what you might think, not everyone is a chocolate fan, and sometimes it helps to have other options for people to enjoy. Beauty Advent calendars are becoming more and more popular, especially when it comes to brands like Charlotte Tilbury, Boots, and Lush. This year, fashion retailer Flannels has gotten into the Advent calendar game, with its first one featuring brands like 111Skin, Nars, and Sarah Chapman.
If beauty or chocolate don't take your fancy (somehow), then there's plenty more to choose from. Whether its sweet treats like marshmallows and Colin The Caterpillar faces or something a little more unexpected, like cheese and mochi balls, there's genuinely something for everyone this year.
Read on to discover some of the most unexpected Advent calendars of 2021.