Guardian readers' witty letters on Christmas recipes and more
From 'raw veg canapés' to Nigel Farage's BBC boycott, Guardian readers share their sharp, humorous takes on recent stories. Read the best letters of the week.
From 'raw veg canapés' to Nigel Farage's BBC boycott, Guardian readers share their sharp, humorous takes on recent stories. Read the best letters of the week.
A shopper's reveal of Harrods' sold-out £250 Advent calendar, packed with £1,530 of luxury skincare, has ignited online debate over value and festive splurging. Discover the full product list inside.
Victoria Beckham kicks off December by spoiling daughter Harper with not one but seven advent calendars, from a £12 chocolate countdown to a luxury beauty box. Discover the festive haul.
Guardian columnist Zoe Williams reveals the decade-long challenge of filling reusable advent calendars for her children, striving for parity, festivity, and usefulness. Discover her July planning strategy and the year she forgot.
Victoria Beckham marks December 1st by gifting daughter Harper a lavish seven advent calendars, including a £160 Space NK beauty set. Discover the festive family fun.
Millions are opening their Advent calendars today, but they weren't always filled with chocolate. Discover the surprising brand and history behind the sweet festive tradition.
Advent calendars have spiralled from simple nativity scenes to luxury status symbols and bizarre offerings like period pants and sex toys. Has the festive countdown lost its meaning?
A shopping editor's in-depth review of the Bloomingdale's 2024 beauty advent calendar. Discover if this US favourite lives up to the hype and how it compares to iconic UK offerings.
Get Dr Barbara Sturm's 2025 beauty advent calendar for £560, saving 57% on £1,328 of celebrity-loved skincare. Discover the ultimate festive treat for skincare obsessives.
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Lush launches its magical Snow Fairy advent calendar, featuring 12 iconic products including a bath bomb and candle. Get the festive favourite for just £8.75 per item.
Discover the top-rated 2025 advent calendars you can still order this weekend. From beauty bargains to craft beer and coffee, our guide has the perfect countdown to Christmas. Don't miss out!
Environmental groups warn luxury adult Advent calendars contribute to waste crisis through excessive packaging and unwanted items. Discover the impact of this growing trend.
The 2025 Celebrations Advent Calendar has been unboxed, revealing a surprising chocolate distribution. Discover the full breakdown and see if it's better than last year's controversial count.
M&S's 2025 beauty advent calendar offers £330 worth of premium products for just £60. Discover Clinique, Estée Lauder and exclusive Bella Freud packaging in our review.
Boots launches its 2025 beauty advent calendar with £612 worth of premium products for just £150. Discover cult brands like Drunk Elephant and Fenty in this stellar value countdown.
A shopping expert reveals the top 5 Boots Black Friday beauty deals, including 50% off Estée Lauder and Marc Jacobs fragrances. Don't miss these limited-time offers!
Discover if the viral P Louise beauty advent calendar with 49 products worth over £550 is the perfect Christmas gift for teens and makeup lovers this festive season.
The Cult Beauty Advent Calendar 2025 retails for £250 but contains £1,100 of premium products. Discover if this beauty investment is worth the money.
The sold-out Wonders Advent Calendar 2025 is back, offering £935 of luxury skincare for just £89. Editor review reveals 'jaw-dropping' value and exclusive augmented reality experience.
A retail expert with 10 years' experience reveals the three Christmas items you must buy in November to save money and avoid the festive sell-out. Get ahead this holiday season!
Discover how Advent calendars have transformed from simple chocolate treats to personalised collections for pets, gardeners, and craft enthusiasts. Find your perfect festive countdown today!
Shoppers are rushing to secure Debenhams' highly anticipated 2025 Beauty Advent Calendar, featuring over £300 worth of premium cosmetics and skincare for just £65. Discover the incredible value inside this must-have Christmas countdown.
Discover this year's top advent calendars with incredible savings on beauty, food, drink and gifts. Don't miss these limited-time offers from leading UK retailers.
Get the inside scoop on Benefit Cosmetics' spectacular 2025 advent calendar. Discover if this beauty countdown to Christmas delivers value worth queuing for.
Discover the finest beer advent calendars available in the UK for Christmas 2024. From craft breweries to premium imports, find the perfect countdown to Christmas for beer enthusiasts.
Discover why Papier's stunning 2025 advent calendar is causing excitement among stationery enthusiasts with its premium designs and early release strategy.
Discover everything you need to know about Nespresso's highly anticipated 2024 coffee advent calendar - from release dates and pricing to what delicious surprises await behind each door.
Christmas comes early for LEGO enthusiasts as Amazon slashes prices on three popular Advent calendars to just £25 each, offering massive 50% savings on Star Wars, City, and Friends collections.