From Advent calendars to zesty cocktails, here's the A-Z of Christmas food

Bring on the seasonal nostalgia with luxury eats and festive treats, writes Ali Dunworth

There’s no harm in stocking up on nibbly bits andd biscuits this Christmas

Advent calendar chocolates

Forget the modern over-the-top Advent calendars with pull-out drawers laden with fancy food, I want a basic calendar with fiddly cardboard doors that holds a daily dose of Christmas shaped chocolate inside.