Okay, so it's barely September and I'm already writing about Christmas chocolate. My neighbor gave me the weirdest look when I told her I was excited about advent calendars – but honestly? Mars just revealed their holiday range and some of this stuff is genuinely new.
That Milky Way Advent Calendar Though
Here's the thing that caught my attention first: they're doing a Milky Way advent calendar for the first time ever. And it's only at Asda, which feels oddly exclusive for something as basic as a countdown-to-Christmas chocolate situation.
I spent way too much time wondering why Milky Way hasn't done this before.
The Galaxy people aren't messing around either – they've got these new Miniatures Pouches that are basically grab bags of the good stuff. We're talking individually wrapped Galaxy Smooth Milk and Caramel bars in a 260g pouch. Tesco's selling them for £4.50 (or £3.95 if you've got that Clubcard, which... who doesn't at this point?).
Gingerbread Maltesers Are Dividing the Internet
Some people have already spotted these Gingerbread Maltesers Reindeer in stores, and the reactions are... mixed. My coworker described them as "aggressively festive" after trying one at Morrisons for 70p.
You can get individual 29g reindeer or go for the mini packs – prices vary wildly though. Asda wants £1.48 for the minis while Tesco's charging £2 for the same thing. That's a 52p difference that adds up if you're buying for the office or something.
There's also this Maltesers Christmas Mix bag that throws together Teasers, Mini Reindeers, and the new Gingerbread ones. £3.48 at Asda.
M&M's Santa Makes His Annual Comeback
The M&M's Crispy Santa is back, which honestly feels like Christmas tradition at this point. £1 at Morrisons for a 29g one.
But here's what's new: they're doing five-packs now. Finally! No more buying individual Santas like some kind of chocolate hoarder.
The Maltesers Assorted Truffle Advent Calendar is hitting multiple stores too, though they haven't announced pricing yet.
Everything You Can Buy (And What It'll Cost You)
Here's the full breakdown of what's coming:
Maltesers Gingerbread Reindeer – starts at 70p
Mini Gingerbread Reindeers – £1.48 and up
Maltesers Christmas Mix – £3.48
Galaxy Miniatures Pouch – £3.95 with Clubcard
Milky Way Advent Calendar – price TBA
Maltesers Assorted Truffle Advent Calendar – price TBA
M&M's Crispy Santa – £1
M&M's Crispy Santa 5-pack – price TBA
Christmas Chocolate Season Has Officially Started
Look, I know it feels early. But stores are already loading up on the holiday stuff.
Tesco's got Quality Street tubs marked down from £7 to £2.95 right now, which is honestly ridiculous. The usual suspects – Celebrations, Heroes, Roses – are all showing up on shelves already.
And don't get me started on the Cadbury Dairy Milk Winter Mint Crisp that's back again. Or teh Festive Favourites box that people were racing to buy last year.
My wallet isn't ready for this.
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