Fireman Sam Giant Jig-Saw Advent Calander.

Every year it’s the same last minute rush to get an advent calendar for the children, the variety increasing every year. To get a better quality chocolate calendar I usually pay a little extra yet the calendar itself is no more durable or attractive.

This year I was determined to do better than previous and choose Giant Jig-Saw Advent Calendar’s from Jumbo. These offer different themes for boys and girls.

My son is fireman Sam MAD, and has all the figures, Sam’s singing hat, and various books, so this was the obvious choice for him.

The jigsaw itself was great fun to do, especially when the he knew he was ‘building’ his own calendar. The thick, high quality cardboard was easy for him to slot the pieces together and I would imagine it will keep its shape, making it reusable and cost-effective – always good!

Under each ‘window’ are different festive images. I have put little ‘Christmassy’ chocolate treats behind each one also which will be an extra surprise.  The finished jigsaw picture is lovely and colourful, and the fact that the troublesome but likeable Norman Price is featured is a big bonus as my son really likes him. The numbers are easy to see not like the usual calendars so my four year old will have no difficulty finding them when it’s his turn to open the window.  A great buy that will no doubt be a future feature in our Christmas preparations.

Available for most major retailers this Christmas. Priced around £7.99