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Yes, it’s advent calendar time — a time to have some fun by indulging in a countdown to the holidays and taking advantage of some pretty great collections from your favourite brands.

Every year, there is some buzz around one company or another releasing something great or providing the equivalent of a lump of coal behind those doors. In 2021, Chanel was on everyone’s TikTok for having basic samples in an advent calendar that cost more than $1,000. This year, Lindt is taking the prize for garnering attention for its supersized chocolate advent calendar — but it’s not all positive. Those who can get their hands on it say the price tag isn’t worth what’s inside.