Celebrations Advent Calendar 2025: Bounty Count Shocks Chocolate Lovers

With the festive season fast approaching, the annual hunt for the perfect chocolate advent calendar is well underway. This year, all eyes are on the Celebrations Chocolate Christmas Tree Advent Calendar after its 2024 edition sparked controversy among sweet-toothed shoppers.

The Bounty Backlash

Last year, the calendar faced significant criticism from customers who felt their Christmas spirit was dampened by an abundance of Bounty bars. Some disgruntled buyers even claimed the experience was 'ruined' after finding the coconut-filled chocolate behind the first three doors. This prompted a closer look at the 2025 version to see if the manufacturers had listened to customer feedback.

Journalist Amber O'Connor decided to investigate, purchasing a calendar from Sainsbury's for £8 to uncover the truth. What she found inside was a surprising revelation that is set to divide chocolate lovers once again.

What's Inside the 2025 Calendar?

The unboxing revealed a dramatic shift from the previous year's selection. Unlike the 2024 calendar, which started with multiple Bountys, the 2025 edition begins with a Galaxy Caramel.

In a twist that will disappoint Bounty enthusiasts, the wait for the first coconut bar is a long one. The first Bounty doesn't appear until day 14, a stark contrast to last year's front-loaded approach. The calendar offers a much more varied selection in the early days, with the first repeated chocolate not appearing until day six.

For those who do enjoy the tropical treat, there's some good news. The calendar contains three Bounty chocolates in total, including one on the final day, Christmas Eve. However, the distribution might raise eyebrows for another reason – there are more Mars bars than anticipated.

The Final Verdict

The overall mix has been significantly improved from 2024, according to the reporter. While Mars bars appear frequently, the variety throughout the month is much better balanced. The only slight disappointment noted was the inclusion of just two Malteasers.

Whether this new distribution will satisfy the British public remains to be seen, but early indications suggest it's a marked improvement on last year's controversial count.

Full 2025 Celebrations Advent Calendar Breakdown:

Day 1 - Galaxy Caramel

Day 2 - Milky Way

Day 3 - Mars

Day 4 - Galaxy

Day 5 - Snickers

Day 6 - Mars

Day 7 - Milky Way

Day 8 - Mars

Day 9 - Twix

Day 10 - Galaxy Caramel

Day 11 - Malteasers