Hey there, lovely reader,Over the past few years, I have developed a taste for novelty advent calendars. This year, I have three running: A brain teaser a day, a tiny pot of jam a day, and a jigsaw puzzle per day.

The jigsaw puzzle comprises twenty-four thirty-six piece puzzles which will connect up to create a larger scene over the twenty-four days. It's the one I'm most excited about, although the jam advent calendar gives me ongoing pleasure throughout the year as I pull the little pots out ...