The idea of marking the days off from Advent to Christmas is a tradition that was first adopted by German Lutherans in the 19th Century and was a way of counting down the days to Christmas. Originally this was done by burning candles, or marking off the days on a wall using chalk.
But, more recently, Advent Calendars have upgraded. First there were just the calendars that revealed a picture behind each ‘window’. Then, there were the ones that had a little choccie behind it. The idea was that each day you got a special treat and it felt like being a kid again!
But now there’s the three super deluxe Advent Calendars created by The Body Shop.
With The Body Shop’s Box of Wishes + Wonders Advent Calendar, from the 1st December you get to open one of the 25 boxes inside the gorgeous pop-up construction. And, believe us when we say that the treats are amazing!
Without giving too much away, there are 25 seriously good head-to-toe treats for keeping you pampered all season. In fact, you’ll also find a few full-sized favourites and bestsellers to make this Advent Calendar extra-special.
Perhaps you’ll find a refreshing Chinese Ginseng & Rice face mask. Or maybe you’ll find The Body Shop’s new, full-sized Shea Shampoo and Conditioner to leave very dry hair feeling seriously loved and nourished. There might even be their bestselling Drops of Youth™ Concentrate, to help leave skin feeling smooth and moisturised!
The Box of Wishes and Wonders Advent Calendar stands against plastic pollution and is made with Community Fair Trade recycle plastic and supports the waste pickers of Bengaluru, India with a fair wage and improved working conditions.
The Box of Wonders Big Advent Calendar is packed with 25 surprises, including a few full-sized favourites. Unwind with one of The Body Shop’s bestselling face masks, revitalise with a zesty shower gel or nourish your skin with an indulgent body butter made with Community Fair Trade shea butter.
The Box of Wonders celebrates the women of Tamale, Ghana supporting them with healthcare and education projects.
Perhaps, the Box of Wishes Advent Calendar is more your choice. This box of beauty goods also features an amazing pop-up construction with 24 boxes, each with a treat from The Body Shop.
Perhaps you’ll find a couple of their wonderfully fragrant Shower Creams or their must-have Mango Body Butter, enriched with Community Fair Trade mango seed oil. You might even find a nourishing Shea Butter conditioner or a British Rose Shower Gel. Or, perhaps, a Sheet Mask or two to love your face in time for Christmas Day.
And remember, these Advent calendars don’t just bring you and the people you love, happiness, they also support The Body Shop’s global partners in India with fair and regular income opportunities.
Whichever Advent Calendar you choose, just imagine how special your Mum or bestie would feel with this gift.
