Time for 00:00 GMT, 25 December
Germany
London
Inspired by the fatal attraction of the wicked witch’s gingerbread cottage in the story of Hansel and Gretel, decadently adorned gingerbread houses are a Christmas tradition in Germany that children and sweet-toothed adults always look forward to. This updated version from Fortnum & Mason’s contains chocolate biscuit and a whole host of colourful sweets, for creative children to make their own fairytale treat.
At zero hour, Christmas hits the Greenwich meridian, the world’s temporal epicentre, and the meeting point of east and west. Encompassing this beautifully is Beefeater 24, a quintessentially English drink, distilled in the heart of London, but deliciously infused and enlivened with rare blends of oriental teas. Beefeater 24 takes its name from the number of hours for which it is steeped, so what better way to celebrate 24 hours of Christmas in London than with this sophisticated spirit?
Enchanted Cottage, £35 www.fortnumandmason.com
Beefeater 24, £24.99 www.drinkshop.com
Switzerland Rivalling even the chronological precision of the Swiss, exclusive watch brand BRM only makes 2,000 pieces each year, allowing them to concentrate the height of their expertise on each new launch. This year sees the launch of the Trirotor. The first watch of its kind worldwide, the Trirotor boasts an innovative new mechanism that is totally secured, finally putting the minds of automatic owners at rest. This month, the first and (so far) only available Trirotor in the world will be available to buy from the Watch Gallery. As gifts go, how much more exclusive can it get? The BRM Trirotor, £34,550 www.thewatchgallery.co.uk