I’ve opted for small, relatively inexpensive options, but the only limits are your imagination and budget. Presumably the missing contents is due to a mistake at the factory, but it means we can't recommend them. Sample Joke: What did the Christmas tree say to the decoration? Aren't you tired of hanging around?

What's inside: Ours contained toys including a spinning top, rubber puzzle, metal cookie cutter, some marbles, Santa's little helper badge and an animal eraser. Gifts may vary.If you’re preparing for Christmas, you may also want to read my guide to the best artificial Christmas trees, Simon Lewis’s guide to the best advent calendars and Rebecca Astill’s guides to the best beauty advent calendars and best Christmas hampers. The toy inside sparked a flurry of fun as our panel tried each music box and tried to guess the tune, but we didn't think the gifts would hold anyone's attention much after Christmas lunch. What's inside: Ours contained grown up gifts such as jam, a mini grater, a honey wand, garden string and more.

What's inside: Ours contained grown up gifts including a metal dice, a bottle opener and a letter stand.

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They certainly look smart and are made from recycled paper, but we can't comment on the gifts that come inside. Sample Joke: What did the man say at his interview at the mirror factory? On reflection I can see myself doing this job. What's inside: Ours contained traditional Christmas toys including a yo-yo, puzzle games, a cup and ball and a bouncy ball.

Instead of using decorative paper, why not get the kids to decorate it themselves? Or write guests’ names and personalise the gifts inside to that person I also get my kids to write the jokes, and make and decorate hats out of paper or crepe paper. It’s like a little mini production line, and a great activity to keep kids occupied on Christmas Eve! Inside you get decidedly grown up useful gifts which won't be relegated to the bin as soon as lunch is finished.What I also like is that even the ribbon has been carefully considered. These are woven in the UK using yarns made from 100% recycled plastic bottles. What's inside: Ours contained half a dozen traditional toy soldier Christmas decorations which can be hung on a Christmas tree. Sample Joke: What did Cinderella say when her photo didn't arrive in time? One day my prints will come. What's inside: Ours contained miniature samples of L'Occitane hand cream, shower gel or shower oil.