Whether you live in a country where the evenings draw in early and the frost chills, or a sunnier country with warm colours and bright light, spices enhance life for us all. This year’s calendar takes us on a tour of some of the best known spices and provides plenty of activities to take us up to Christmas. Try our creative videos, games and cookery and spend time reflecting on the gifts of our senses.

In Christian tradition the three Kings brought Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh. Although not spices, the three gifts warm us with their lustre and fragrance. We at REEP wish you warmth and time for reflection in Advent.