What makes chocolate the perfect gift at Christmas? The short answer is because everybody loves chocolate, right? The long answer has many reasons; some steeped in tradition tracing back to the middle ages others relate it back to science, specifically a unique chemical aroma that our brains love – the rich chocolaty smells combined with the sweet smooth taste helps us to recapture happy memories. So, when did we start giving chocolate gifts at Christmas? Chocolate has been given as a gift for many centuries.  A tradition that dates back to ancient times when the Aztecs presented cups of chocolate...

One filled with chocolate festive treats, of course! Christmas is one of the most enjoyable times of the year, a time of joy and pleasurable indulgence and choosing gifts for your loved ones is all part of the festive fun.  A great way to show someone just how much you appreciate them is by giving them a beautifully presented chocolate Christmas gift hamper, brimming with festive goodies they wouldn’t ordinarily buy themselves. The history of the hamper Hampers haven’t always been used as Christmas gifts.  Hampers, as we know them, were introduced to Britain in the 11th Century by William...

Don't resign yourself to eating grocery store confections for 24 days, treat yourself to some delicious quality chocolate!  Our exclusive handmade Lindt Lindor Advent Calendars are back in stock. . .  As if you need a reason to eat 24 Lindt chocolates! Whether you are religious or just happy it's the festive season, opening that little numbered door to reveal a delicious treat is still the best way to enjoy each day in December in the run-up to Christmas Day - especially if it reveals 24 different flavours of your favourite Lindt Lindor chocolates! We all love the anticipation of...

What could be better than one day of chocolate treats? Well, 24 of them, obviously. . .  Whether you are religious or just happy it's the festive season, opening a little numbered door to reveal a delicious treat is still the best way to enjoy each day in December in the run-up to Christmas Day, especially if it reveals 24 different flavoured Lindt Lindor chocolates! We all love the anticipation of opening the doors on the advent calendar to reveal a treat in the countdown to Christmas, but have you ever wondered where it all originated? What exactly is Advent?...