Christmas morning meltdowns might finally be a thing of the past, as Currys has officially brought back its hugely popular AAdvent Calendar — the practical festive essential that sold out in hours last year.
Designed with a brand-new look for 2025, the limited-edition advent calendar hides either an AA or AAA battery behind all 24 doors. It’s a simple idea, but one families clearly needed. According to Currys’ own data, 3 in 5 households have dealt with Christmas morning tantrums caused by missing batteries, with parents spending an average of 13 minutes searching the house before giving up.
With battery sales more than doubling across the festive season, Currys’ AAdvent Calendar aims to keep every toy, gadget and Christmas surprise powered up — stress-free.
A practical Christmas hero — for just £5
At only £5, the AAdvent Calendar offers standout value. The 24 batteries inside would cost £7.98 if bought separately at Currys, meaning families can stay fully stocked while saving money. And let’s face it — opening 24 little doors is a lot more fun than rummaging through the infamous junk drawer.
Michelle Gorringe-Smith, Currys Category Director, said:
“We were blown away by the response to last year’s AAdvent Calendar – it sold out in hours. It turns out practical gifts really can be the ultimate Christmas luxury, which is why we’re thrilled to bring it back and help even more families avoid those all-too-familiar meltdowns. No one wants to hear ‘batteries not included’ on Christmas Day.”
Where to get the AAdvent Calendar
The limited-edition AAdvent Calendar is available to pre-order now, and officially goes on sale 30th October, while stocks last.
You can find it directly via Currys.
The AAdvent Calendar is not suitable for children and is not edible.
