Lots of people celebrate the build-up to Christmas with an Advent calendar, and there are countless choices available in shops. Advent calendars usually have numbers on each door - sometimes in a neat order or scattered randomly - to help people track how many days are left until December 25.
Whilst it's unusual to find an Advent calendar without numbers, shoppers who purchased a popular version might be in for a shock. Probably one of the most beloved Christmas treats, Celebrations can also be bought in Advent calendars.
This year, shoppers will have paid roughly £10 on the 25-day treat, which, on some versions, has a significant error. A post has become popular online after content creator Elena Castellana shared a video on TikTok with two versions of the product, showcasing what most people might have overlooked when putting one in their trolley.
She held up two apparently identical products to the camera, but after looking at them more closely, she exposed a major error. Elena said: "I've just bought these two Advent calendars, they're exactly the same - bought from the exact same shop. This one has got no numbers on it - all the doors, and no numbers."
Elena has since confirmed that the faulty calendar was purchased from a Morrisons supermarket at Welwyn Garden City, in Hertfordshire, reports the Mirror. In her TikTok post, Elena added: "I kinda like it though, because who's got time to be searching for the numbers? Not me. It must be some kind of misprint, it is weird."
Elena, throwing caution to the wind, tore open a random door on her Advent calendar and said: "I suppose we don't need to wait until December 1st, crack on." She instantly regretted her decision as she pulled a mini Bounty bar from behind the cardboard, before trying again in hopes of finding "the best chocolate that there is" - a Malteaser.
The official Celebrations Instagram account responded to Elena's video, with a spokesperson saying: "We'd say it was a mistake... but the people seem to disagree." Dozens had already joined the conversation, saying they'd love a dodgy version of the Advent calendar for themselves.
One user said: "Omg I want a no numbers one!" Another wrote: "No numbers, no rules just pure chocolate mystery!" A third put: "No numbers means I would eat them all in one sitting!" And another asked: "Wait, is this even allowed?"
Some even urged the mum-of-one to stop ripping open doors, calling the misprint a "collectable". Someone said: "Get that on eBay. Guaranteed that it will sell for at least £800." Another put: "Defo a print error. It's like one of those misprinted 2ps. This time next year you'll be a millionaire!"
When questioned about the 'mistake' by the Mirror, the Chief Christmas Officer at Mars stated: "At Celebrations, Christmas is all about joy, spontaneity and doing it your way. The curiosity surrounding this numberless Calendar is pure festive fun and we're loving the buzz!
"Thanks to Elena for seeing the funny side - we never planned this twist, but it's perfectly in tune with our playful spirit. Given the incredible response we're seeing, we're definitely open to more festive spontaneity. Who knows what other surprises might be in store! Keep your eyes peeled and in the meantime, open whatever door you want."