Christmas is just weeks away, and across the UK, children and adults are preparing to count down the days with advent calendars. But if you are tired of tiny chocolates, teabags, or beauty trinkets, this year's offerings include some truly bizarre options.
For just £5, you can unwrap 24 miniature Minions, each accessorised with tiny hats, scarves, and sunglasses. However, the thought of a bathtub lined with these little yellow figures might be a bit haunting.
Curiosities Vanities, a company specialising in handcrafted skull and bone art, offers a yuletide Mystery Box containing vials with tiny bones and teeth, wands of various sizes, and teeth necklaces. For those revising for exams, a Red Bull calendar filled with caffeinated cans was teased in a promotional video, though it is not yet available for general purchase.
Stationery advent calendars are also available for £20, with reviews guaranteeing at least two Biros and one glue stick. Last year, vape brand Elf Bar allegedly gave out vape advent calendars to influencers as a PR stunt, sparking online controversy. If released to the public, some hope for more creative Christmas flavours like chestnuts roasting on an open fire.
