A 24-Day Dog Mystery Advent Calendar

24 Dogs. 24 Clues. One Festive Mystery.

Something has gone terribly wrong in the snowy village of Puddlewick…

The Christmas pudding prepared for the village’s Christmas Eve feast has disappeared—and one of the local dogs may know more than they are letting on.

Open one numbered door each day to meet a new canine character, uncover another clue and follow the trail through Puddlewick Village.

Can your family solve the mystery before Christmas Eve?

OPEN THE FIRST DOOR →

This Christmas, Don’t Just Count the Days—Solve the Mystery

Most Advent Calendars give you one small surprise and then the moment is over.

The Missing Christmas Pudding creates a story that continues throughout December.

Every new character brings another piece of evidence. Every clue changes what you thought you knew. Every day takes your family one step closer to discovering what really happened to the missing pudding.

By Christmas Eve, you’ll have:

• Met all 24 village dogs
• Collected the complete festive set
• Followed the mystery from beginning to end
• Made your final family prediction
• Unlocked the Christmas Eve reveal

It’s an Advent Calendar, collectible display and family mystery game—all in one festive experience.

🎄 Welcome to Puddlewick Village

Christmas preparations are well under way.

The village baker has finished the pudding. The postie is delivering invitations. The florist is decorating the square, and the choir is rehearsing by the Christmas tree.

But when everyone gathers at the bakery, the pudding has vanished.

Was it moved by mistake?

Did somebody sneak a taste?

Or is one of Puddlewick’s four-legged residents hiding a festive secret?

The answer is waiting behind the final door.

🔍 How the 24-Day Mystery Works

Days 1–6: Meet the Village Dogs

Discover the first residents of Puddlewick and learn where each character was when the pudding disappeared.

Look closely—small details may become important later.

Days 7–12: Follow the Trail

New clues begin to appear around the bakery, village square and Christmas market.

Discuss the evidence and decide which characters deserve a closer look.

Days 13–18: Question Your Suspects

Some stories do not quite match.

Compare the clue cards, notice the hidden details and decide whether your first theory still makes sense.

Days 19–23: Make Your Final Guess

The mystery begins to come together.

Choose your prime suspect and write down your family’s final prediction before opening Door 24.

Day 24: The Christmas Eve Reveal

Meet the final character, discover what happened to the missing pudding and complete your Puddlewick Christmas display.

🐾 A New Dog and Clue Every Day

Behind every numbered door is another character from the village mystery.

Meet a playful cast including:

• The village baker
• The Christmas postie
• The garden centre helper
• The local librarian
• The bicycle messenger
• The village constable
• The toyshop owner
• The choir singer
• The café waiter
• The amateur detective
• The Christmas party guest
• The mysterious late arrival

Each dog has its own outfit, personality and connection to the story.

The characters are designed as festive acrylic collectables with display stands, so the complete cast can be arranged together as the mystery unfolds.

🧩 More Than a Daily Surprise

Meet the Character

Open the next door and introduce a new resident of Puddlewick.

Read the Clue

Discover a new detail, object, witness statement or question connected to the missing pudding.

Discuss the Evidence

Share theories with children, partners, friends or grandparents.

Build the Scene

Add each character to the village display and watch the Christmas mystery grow day by day.

Solve It Together

Make your final prediction before revealing the answer on Christmas Eve.

👨👩👧👦 Made for Shared Christmas Moments

This calendar is designed to bring people together for a few minutes every day.

Gather around after breakfast, open a door before bedtime or turn each clue into a family discussion around the dinner table.

There is no screen required and no complicated setup—just one new character, one new clue and one festive question to enjoy together.

Perfect for:

• Dog-loving families
• Children who enjoy puzzles and stories
• Parents looking for a screen-free December activity
• Couples who love cosy mysteries
• Grandparents and grandchildren
• Secret Santa gifts
• Dog mums and dog dads
• Christmas collectors

🎁 What’s Inside

• 1 × The Missing Christmas Pudding Advent Calendar
• 24 individually numbered doors
• 24 festive dog-themed acrylic characters
• Individual display stands
• 24 mystery clue and story cards
• 1 Christmas Eve solution card
• 1 Puddlewick Village display scene
• A complete 24-day family mystery experience

✨ Collect the Cast and Create Your Own Village Scene

The fun does not end once a door has been opened.

Place every character into the illustrated Puddlewick setting to create a growing Christmas village display.

Arrange the baker outside the shop, place the postie beside the letterbox and send the detective to inspect the latest clue.

By Christmas Eve, all 24 dogs will be gathered together for the final reveal.

After Christmas, the characters can be displayed on a:

• Mantelpiece
• Bookshelf
• Desk
• Windowsill
• Festive table
• Christmas village display

❤️ Why Dog Lovers Will Adore It

24 Distinctive Dog Characters

Every door introduces another member of the Puddlewick cast, with different outfits, roles and personalities.

A Story That Builds Every Day

Each reveal contributes to one continuous festive mystery rather than creating 24 disconnected surprises.

A Screen-Free Family Activity

Read, discuss, investigate and solve the mystery together.

A Display to Enjoy All Christmas

The characters and village scene become part of your seasonal decorations.

A Gift with an Experience Inside

Instead of opening one present once, the recipient enjoys a new moment every day for 24 days.

🎅 Who Took the Christmas Pudding?

Was it the dog with flour on their paws?

The character spotted near the bakery door?

Or someone nobody has suspected yet?

Only Door 24 holds the full answer.

START YOUR PUDDLEWICK MYSTERY →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is every door part of the same story?

Yes. The characters and clues are connected to one continuing Christmas mystery, leading to the final reveal on Christmas Eve.

Are the characters random?

The calendar is designed as one complete 24-character collection. The numbered doors control the order in which the story unfolds.

Can the characters be displayed?

Yes. Each acrylic character is designed to be used with a display stand, allowing you to build the complete Puddlewick Village scene throughout December.

Is there any edible food inside?

No. The Christmas pudding and other food elements are decorative parts of the story. No edible food is included.

Is it only suitable for children?

No. The mystery is designed to be enjoyed by families, couples, dog lovers and Christmas collectors. Younger children may need help reading and interpreting the clue cards.

Is adult supervision required?

The set contains small decorative components. It is not suitable for children under three years old, and adult supervision is recommended.

One Door. One Clue. One Step Closer to the Truth.

Turn the traditional Christmas countdown into a story your family will talk about every day.

Meet the dogs. Follow the clues. Find the pudding.

Can you solve the mystery before Christmas Eve?