Oh Christmas! Yes, it’s all about mince pies and stollen but really chocolate is where it’s at.
Every year we destroy a mountain of Ferrero Rocher. It never happens at any other time of year. Other once a year treats include After Eights which only leads to the traditional “which monster leaves the sleeves in the box” argument. Classic.
All stockings need a Terry’s Chocolate Orange. If you haven’t damaged a coffee table whacking one open you haven’t lived. A box or two of Matchsticks (mint only) during a Christmas film is a requirement.
There should also be an injury while someone attempts to gnaw a chunk of Toblerone off the bar. A lost filling due to overenthusiastic Toffifee chewing is also standard.
We can have the Roses v Quality Street debate but Celebrations have crushed the competition now so it’s done.
Finally, my favourite once of year chocolate is the one and only Elizabeth Shaw’s mints. Gold foil, bumpy service, crunchy minty bits. A bit posh. Heaven.