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Adult Advent Calendars Are All the Rage This Christmas

Announcement posted by Beer Cartel 07 Nov 2017

The advent calendar has had a major upgrade in the last few years to cater for adults, with calendars featuring items such as beer, gin and cosmetics.
The history of the advent calendar dates back to the 1800’s where it was used as a device to count down the days to Christmas. Advent calendars of old traditionally consisted of a piece of card with 24 doors that opened to reveal different Christian festive scenes. Over time they morphed to also include chocolates inside.
 
Today they are becoming increasing popular as adult gifts with a number of exciting variants featuring adult indulgences such as beer, gin and beauty products.
 
Richard Kelsey, Director of Beer Cartel, a craft beer bottle shop and online retailer says that the advent calendar is now one of their strongest selling Christmas season products. In 2016 Beer Cartel released their own branded advent calendar for the first time and were simply swamped by demand.
 
“We had a theory that it could be a good inclusion to our Christmas product mix, but the level of interest was far bigger than we ever anticipated,” said Mr Kelsey. “People just loved the concept. Whoever we told about our beer advent calendar, their response was always the same - what a brilliant idea!”
 
There are a number of popular advent calendars available to Australian adults, across a range of products:
 
Beer Advent Calendar - $114.99
Includes a mix of 25 delicious craft beers from Australia and overseas. Your tastebuds will be tantalised by the flavours and your mind blown away by the range of styles. Even includes a beer to have on Christmas Day.
https://www.beercartel.com.au/beer-advent-calendar
 
Gin Advent Calendar - $295
Discover 24 Australian craft gins in 50ml bottle sizes. These can be enjoyed neat or mixed. Includes tasting notes.
https://www.nipofcourage.com/product-page/australian-gin-advent-calendar-24-x-50ml  
 
Grooming Advent Calendar - $109
Perfect for the well-groomed man. Features a range of hair and skin products allowing him to curate his unique style.
http://www.asos.com/au/beauty-extras/the-grooming-advent-calendar/prd/8212205
 
Clinique Beauty Advent Calendar - $165
Contains 24 different beauty products in one set. Give her the best of skin care and colour, including 3-Step Skin Care, award-winning moisturiser, best-selling lip colour, a fragrance favourite and more.
https://www.myer.com.au/shop/mystore/clinique-clinique-advent-calendar-set
 
To learn more about Beer Cartel’s Beer Advent Calendar visit: https://www.beercartel.com.au/beer-advent-calendar