M&S has launched this year's cheapest candle advent calendar

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Dave, H. (2026, October 21). M&S has launched this year's cheapest candle advent calendar. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/shopping/esbest/christmas/advent-calendars/marks-spencer-candle-advent-calendar-b1301585.html

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Evening Standard · collected 2026-10-21 · by Hansveni Dave

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M&S has released a wax melt advent calendar priced at £35, offering an affordable alternative to more expensive beauty and jewelry calendars. The calendar includes 24 scented wax melts in four popular Christmas fragrances, along with a townhouse-shaped burner embossed with "2026" and tealights for lighting. Available now, the product is designed to add a cozy atmosphere to homes during the holiday season.
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The M&S has launched its Christmas Wax Melt Advent Calendar for 2026 at a price of £35. The calendar contains 24 wax melts divided into three scents: eight each of Mandarin, Clove & Cinnamon; Yuletide Pine & Spice; and Frankincense & Myrrh. It also includes a townhouse-shaped burner and tealights. Launched on October 21, this advent calendar is aimed at those seeking a cozy, affordable alternative to pricier beauty or jewelry calendars. The Standard reports that the product has been well-received for bringing festive cheer during the holiday season.

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What's included: - Number of pieces: 24 - Number of days: 24 - Launch date: Out now - What's inside: 24 wax melts in the following scents: eight Mandarin, Clove & Cinnamon melts, eight Yuletide Pine & Spice melts, and eight Frankincense & Myrrh melts, A townhouse-shaped burner and tealights When does the M&S Christmas Wax Melt Advent Calendar launch? Good news: the Christmas Wax Melt Advent Calendar has officially launched and is ready to bring festive cheer to your home from today (it’s never too early).
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M&S has launched this year's cheapest candle advent calendar · assertive framing

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The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. asserted
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When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. uncertain
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One of my favourite things about Christmas are the little rituals we have in the month of December. asserted
we → have → December
While the best beauty advent calendars leave us spoiled for choice, maybe you're after something a little cosier this festive season. asserted
you → leave → something
Among the £400 jewellery calendars and £200 beauty calendars, M&S has released a much more affordable advent calendar, at just £35. asserted
M&S → release → 35
To count down to Christmas, M&S has just brought back the Wax Melt Advent Calendar: the perfect present for the cosy season and a festive favourite from last year. asserted
M&S → count → year
Here’s everything you need to know. asserted
you → ’ → ?
The affordable £35 price tag feels like a relief for the festive period which can sometimes throw your finances into disarray. asserted
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The retailer's most popular seasonal scents, Mandarin, Clove & Cinnamon, Yuletide Pine & Spice, and Frankincense & Myrrh, are included to make our homes feel that bit cosier. asserted
homes → include → ?
These yuletide scents hide within the burgundy-and-gold countdown gift box, printed with a festive village scene. asserted
scents → hide → scene
Alongside this gorgeous array of Christmassy scents, you’ll get a sweet keepsake townhouse-shaped burner. asserted
you → get → burner
Embossed with '2026', it’s just what your Christmas display is missing. asserted
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What's included: - Number of pieces: 24 - Number of days: 24 - Launch date: Out now - What's inside: 24 wax melts in the following scents: eight Mandarin, Clove & Cinnamon melts, eight Yuletide Pine & Spice melts, and eight Frankincense & Myrrh melts, A townhouse-shaped burner and tealights When does the M&S Christmas Wax Melt Advent Calendar launch? Good news: the Christmas Wax Melt Advent Calendar has officially launched and is ready to bring festive cheer to your home from today (it’s never too early). asserted
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