In a moderately blasphemous twist, recent adaptations by big-name brands have given Advent calendars secular appeal as a seasonal holiday indulgence for people (and even pets) of all ages.

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So you get to really put each one through its paces. Beauty advent calendars also let you snag lots of products with some big savings. Ours contains over £600 worth of items, but retails for just ...