It’s December and the Christmas countdown officially begins. Don’t limit advent calendars to a cardboard box with teeny chocolate morsels. Count down in style with one of these splendid advent calendars that you can use year after year instead!

If you’re going for the Scandi look this Christmas you’ll love this House Adventskalendar from Culture Vulture Direct (£35.00). This set comprises 24 red and white wooden houses. Remove the roof and fill each house with whatever treats you desire.

Elegance, style and quality rolled into one, this Fireside Advent Calendar is a family heirloom in the waiting. Beautifully decorated to illustrate a cosy living room in its fine, festive splendour, 24 spaces are waiting to be filled with treats of your choice. The Fireside Advent Calendar is available from Fortnum & Mason for £85.00.

This Felt Advent Calendar from House of Fraser is adorned with assorted Santa hats, stockings, mittens, stars and snowflakes just waiting to be filled with treats for the countdown. Made from fabric, this calendar is light enough to be hung from a hook or handle. Originally selling at £40 each, they are now on offer for half the price. Hurry over to House of Fraser to get one!

Fancy making your own unique creation? How about this Wooden Advent Deer from Hobbycraft? Paint it, spray it, decoupage it… the choice is endless. At just £15.00 this is a project you can get the whole family involved in!

Everyone will adore this Fabric Angel Advent Calendar from Debenhams. Complete with 24 pockets and a string hanging attachment, she will take centre stage during the Christmas countdown for sure! The Fabric Angel Advent Calendar has also been reduced from £25.00 to just £17.50 so hurry over to Debenhams now.