24 Reasons To Buy An Advent Calendar

They say society doesn’t want you to have an advent calendar. Society wants to put you in a box. But you want to take things out of a box. Every day in December, preferably.

We think it’s perfectly natural for a grown adult to have an advent calendar, but if you need more reassurance, here’s the first of 24 scientifically backed reasons to fulfil your door opening dreams:

Reason 24

Discover brand new beers (that's an easy one)

Reason 23

You can (probably) win every argument with your partner from now on: “Remember when I had to buy myself that ridiculous awesome advent calendar?”

Reason 22

A conversation piece for when guests come round (don’t worry – they will definitely ask why you have one)

Reason 21

You can store up to 24 new hamsters* after Christmas (n.b. put 24 hamsters on Xmas list). * that’s a joke – please don’t store your hamsters in our advent calendar

Reason 20

Delight the recycling bin collectors on Boxing Day

Reason 19

You can leap out of bed with enthusiasm every morning (please walk down the stairs though)

Reason 18

Keep the Christmas tree on its toes with another large ornament that gets attention

Reason 17

Get your screen time down by discovering the date without checking your phone.

Reason 16

Counting down from 24 gives people the impression you have a lot of patience

Reason 15

Re-purpose as a planet friendly drinks cabinet and boost your green credentials

Reason 14

Ask a family member to hide your keys behind one of the doors for a fresh take on that beloved morning game

Reason 13

Use it to countdown to your birthday and make sure no one forgets ever again.

Reason 12

Let the advent calendar be a daily reminder that the Xmas shopping is not yet done

Reason 11

Up your Xmas game night by using the 24 cans as bowling pins (loser has to take out the rubbish)

Reason 10

After Christmas, use the box to store spices in order of spiciness

Reason 9

Give yourself one less decision to make in the morning and plan your month in socks (n.b you will have to go barefoot until the 1st)

Not convinced? Still living under society’s thumb? Then come back next week for 8 more reasons…