Little doors that opened to illustrations and stories were excitement enough in the countdown to Christmas but, in recent years, advent calendars have become another way of encouraging consumerism, with everything from luxury beauty products, food items and even alcohol hidden behind 24 tiny doors.

Now, there is one to top them all, as Tiffany & Co has released a four foot tall advent calendar costing £104,000, making it one of the most expensive in the world.

— Read more at Tiffany & Co releases £104,000 advent calendar filled with diamonds at the Independent.