Best advent calendars

Show off a creative side with all the stickers, postcards, crayons and 'magic' felt tips in this BIC calendar.

£19.99. www.amazon.com

Christmas will arrive in no time when you've got this Millennium Falcon to distract you. Each day you get a new piece to add to the project.

£29.99. www.shopdisney.co.uk

Those mischievous Minions strike again, this time with a thoroughly festive theme. Each window contains different blocks for you to build your own Christmassy Minion scene.

£16.84. www.amazon.com

Fluffy, festive mallow in flavours like salted caramel, candy floss, gingerbread and s’mores. Plus, for £3.95 extra you can get a toasting set too.

£17. www.notonthehighstreet.com

This one may be a bit pricey, but if you've got the cash to splash and the nativity is a big deal in your household, this 24-piece keeper is the calendar for you.

£67.99. www.lakeland.co.uk

Any kid would be thrilled to get this advent calendar. First of all, the box doubles as Santa's workshop, so once all the toys are out you can set it up. Secondly, it comes with a lantern that lights up (battery included).

£15.99. www.amazon.com

Get your geek on daily with these geological gems.

£50. www.notonthehighstreet.com

Add a couple of raptors and other prehistoric gems to your dino collection with this fun calendar.

£24.99. www.argos.co.uk

Add the personal touch with this white chocolate wonder. The best bit is it doesn't cost any extra to add a name (up to ten characters).

£5. www.thorntons.com

If you don't mind a little disorder, this jar of hand-decorated biscuits makes for a nice alternative to the typical advent calendar.

£40. www.notonthehighstreet.com

Those with a sweet tooth, who fancy a change from choccies, will enjoy this fudge number.

£17.99. www.britishcornershop.co.uk