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John Lewis Advent  Calendar 2021

John Lewis is a reputable British retail company that specializes in a wide range of products, including homeware, furniture, fashion, and beauty items. With a founding date of 1864, it has become one of the most trusted and esteemed brands in the UK, thanks to its exceptional customer service and high-quality products. Although it has always been recognized for providing premium goods at reasonable prices, the company has recently expanded into the luxury market.

One of their offerings in this niche is the John Lewis luxury advent calendar, a limited edition product that provides customers with an exclusive and indulgent experience leading up to Christmas. This opulent calendar features a selection of top-of-the-line beauty products sourced from the world's most prestigious brands, giving customers a taste of luxury during the festive season.

John Lewis Advent Calendar 2021

Beauty Advent Calendar

The John Lewis Beauty Advent Calendar is an impressive beauty product that measures 345mm in width, 340mm in height, and 130mm in depth. It comes with an outer sleeve that not only protects the calendar but also gives it a luxurious appearance. The calendar has a hinged opening that opens from the center, and the door is a 3-sided tray-both, adding to its functionality. The box itself is a simple tray with some card attached inside the door and tray-both doors, which acts as a basic hinge.

To further enhance its aesthetic appeal, the Advent Calendar features an inner tray that creates a shoulder box effect when the door is closed, giving it a line effect that complements the hinge. With its innovative design and attention to detail, the Advent Calendar stands out in the beauty industry.

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Beauty Advent Calendar
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Advent Calendar Interior

A collection of 25 boxes varying in size have been manufactured with an interior print and adorned with a lovely blue hue. These boxes have been constructed with sturdy 1.5mm board material, while the interior tray is crafted from 3mm board material and equipped with firm partitions to keep the contents safe and tidy.

To enhance their design, uncoated paper was utilized, lending a natural and environmentally-friendly quality to the boxes. These boxes are versatile and adaptable for packaging a range of products due to their assorted sizes.

Advent Calendar Interior

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12th September 2024« All News Items

Affordable Self-Promo Advent Calendars: A Perfect Alternative to Luxury Rigid Board Ones

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The festive season is a time of joy, anticipation, and togetherness, and what better way to celebrate than with an advent calendar that counts down the days to Christmas or other special occasions? For businesses, advent calendars offer a unique opportunity to promote their brand, products, or services in a fun and engaging way. While luxury rigid board advent calendars are popular for their high-end appeal, they can be quite expensive. However, there’s an equally exciting alternative that combines cost-effectiveness with creativity: traditional self-promo advent calendars.

 

Traditional Advent Calendars: A Budget-Friendly Option:
Traditional advent calendars are a fantastic choice for businesses looking to create memorable promotional products without breaking the bank. These calendars, typically filled with delightful milk chocolate squares, offer a fun and interactive way to count down to Christmas, a product launch, or any special event. Made in the UK, these chocolates are suitable for vegetarians, kosher, and halal, ensuring they cater to a wide audience.

What sets these advent calendars apart is their customisability. Businesses can personalise each calendar with their unique artwork and have it printed in eye-catching full colour. Whether you choose to print on one side or both, the large branding area provides ample space to showcase your logo, message, or design. Additionally, you can add a unique message or image behind each door, making the countdown even more exciting for recipients.

The dimensions of these calendars are slightly smaller than A4, making them compact yet impactful. With a minimum order quantity of 100 units, they are an ideal choice for small to medium-sized businesses looking to create a significant impression during the festive season. For added freshness, foil backing can be included at an extra cost, ensuring that the luxurious chocolates inside stay deliciously fresh.

 

Ramadan Advent Calendars: A Thoughtful Twist on Tradition:
While Christmas advent calendars are a staple of the festive season, businesses can also consider Ramadan advent calendars as a unique promotional tool. Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, is observed by Muslims worldwide as a time of fasting, prayer, and reflection. A Ramadan advent calendar offers a thoughtful and culturally sensitive way to engage with Muslim customers during this significant time.

Like the traditional advent calendars, Ramadan calendars can be fully customised with your artwork and messages. These calendars feature 30 doors, representing each day of Ramadan, with a sweet treat behind each one to be enjoyed at Iftar, the evening meal that breaks the fast. This not only adds a touch of fun to the fasting period but also provides an educational element, with messages of Hadith or other meaningful quotes behind each door.

Ramadan advent calendars can also be designed as desktop versions, which are smaller yet equally impactful. These calendars are digitally printed with Ramadan-themed designs and can include your company’s logo, making them an excellent promotional gift for Muslim families or businesses during the holy month.

 

The Perfect Promotional Tool:
Self-promo advent calendars, whether for Christmas or Ramadan, offer a budget-friendly alternative to luxury rigid board options. They allow businesses to creatively engage with their audience, building brand awareness and loyalty during the festive season. With options to customise both the design and the contents, these calendars are versatile, memorable, and, most importantly, cost-effective.

So, if you’re looking for a way to spread holiday cheer while promoting your brand, consider opting for traditional or Ramadan advent calendars. They’re not just a sweet treat—they’re a sweet deal for your marketing strategy.

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