This December, you can make every day special with a simple Christmas calendar. All you need is a bundle of gift bags and a bit of imagination. The bags can be plain or patterned, off-the-shelf or bespoke. Just add the numbers and a bit of seasonal glitter or ribbon – or maybe cut-outs from last year's Christmas cards.

Then fill your bags with the sort of treats that children (or adults) love, and string them up in your home (or office). Your Christmas calendar will be the first thing everyone heads for in the morning.

Of course the best source of plain or brightly coloured gift bags is Bong. Retailers love them; shoppers adore them. They turn a simple shopping trip into a theatrical event.

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