The best advent calendars on the market

It's a well-loved tradition, counting down the days to Christmas, and with just over three weeks until you open that first advent calendar door, we take a look at the alternative options on offer this year.

So from candles to gin and cheese to mince pies, Steve Wilson show us his top picks.

FOOD THEMED

Cheese Advent Calendar by So Wrong It's Nom - £8-10 (depending on retailer) from Sainsbury's and Asda

The Protein Ball Co. advent calendar - £12

Mini Mince Pie advent calendar - £25 from Selfridges

Quality Street advent calendar - £5

Christmas Spectacular advent calendar (for cats & dogs) - £10 LilysKitchen.co.uk

DRINKS/ALCOHOL THEMED

Drinks by the Dram Gin by Master of Malt (£124.95) & Tequila advent calendar (£149.95)

The Twelve Gins of Christmas - £29.99 from B&M

Wine Advent Calendar - £49.99 Aldi

Jack Daniel's advent calendar - £60

FOR CHILDREN

Play-Doh advent calendar - £15 Debenhams

Hatchimals advent calendar - from £18.99 - £24.99 depending on retailer

Barbie advent Calendar - £35 Debenhams

Smiggle Stationery advent calendar - £22.50

Personalised Elf for Christmas Advent Letters - £19.95 elfforchristmas.co.uk

OTHER CALENDARS

Nativity advent calendar - £67.99 Lakeland

Yankee Candle advent calendar - £24.99

Personalised Photo Advent Calendar - £14 Notonthehighstreet.com

Christmas Beard Oil Advent Calendar - £29.99 Notonthehighstreet.com

24 Selfies to Christmas advent calendar - £24 Not on the high street.com