Chocolate advent calendar
The classic. Buy before 1 December — popular ones sell out.
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Fun, inoffensive presents for the office Secret Santa and for colleagues you don’t know that well. See our Secret Santa guide for the rules.
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The classic. Buy before 1 December — popular ones sell out.
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A festive knit for parties and Christmas Jumper Day. Check the size guide.
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A box of really good chocolates is hard to beat. Check the allergen information if you’re buying for someone with allergies.
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The Traitors Official Board Game Based on the BBC Series
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A diary or planner for the year ahead. Check whether they prefer a week or a day to a page.
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A calendar for the year ahead in a style they’ll enjoy — dogs, landscapes or art.
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A reusable fork, knife, spoon and straw in a pouch.
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A set of bath and body treats — check ingredients if they have sensitive skin.
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A jar or bottle of tiny warm lights makes a lovely bedside or shelf light. Choose a version with a timer to save batteries.
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Thick, soft socks for wearing to bed or around the house — an easy stocking filler that always gets used.
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Washable wraps for covering bowls and wrapping sandwiches. Vegan plant-wax versions are available too.
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Silly Christmas socks — the classic stocking filler.
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Freshly ground beans make a real difference. Manual grinders are quiet and compact; electric ones are faster.
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A mixed case or gift box of beers from independent breweries. For adults aged 18 and over — drink responsibly.
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A small plant to brighten a desk. Choose an easy one, like a succulent or pothos.
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A Newton’s cradle, kinetic sand or other fidget to keep on the desk.
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Seeds and pots for growing herbs on a windowsill — good for children with a little help.
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A small trio of hand creams for handbag, desk and bedside.
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Flakes, stirrers or bombs that melt into a mug of hot milk — a cosy stocking filler.
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A sampler of hot sauces from mild to fiery. A good Secret Santa present for the office chilli fan.
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A tiny rechargeable torch for the keyring. Choose one without a button cell, or keep spare cells away from children.
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A box of different teas to explore. Add an infuser if they don’t have one.
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Twisted-metal puzzles to take apart and put back together. Great for stockings and Secret Santa.
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Turns milk into café-style foam for lattes and hot chocolates at home.
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A quick, silly game for friends and family. Check the content is right for your group.
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A pocket battery to top up a phone on the go. Check the connectors match their phone.
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A good notebook and a smooth pen — always useful.
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A small card game that fits in a stocking and comes out at every family gathering.
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Not glamorous, but useful all year — and it saves buying throwaway batteries for new toys on Christmas morning.
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A flame-free way to scent a hallway or bathroom — a good choice for homes with pets or children.
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A leak-proof cup for the commute.
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A stainless-steel bottle that keeps drinks cold (or hot). Check it fits their bag or cup holder.
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A long-burning candle in a winter scent such as fig, cedar or orange and clove. Never leave a lit candle unattended.
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A small water-resistant speaker for music or podcasts in the bathroom.
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A selection of coffees to try — check whether they need beans or ground coffee for their machine.
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A tin of biscuits to share in the staffroom — check for allergies if it’s for one person.
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One adaptor for plugs around the world, often with USB ports too.
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Stoppers, drip-free pourers and bottle tags — a small present for wine lovers.
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