Greggs launch their controversial advent calendar


Updated on 20 November 2017 | 0 Comments

Is this the most controversial advent calendar yet?

This year (or at least this week) it’s all about Greggs-mas. The controversial advent calendar by the food-to-go retailer launches today and there are plenty of people who are not happy about it.

Contrary to what you’d expect, there isn’t a sausage roll or a Christmas sandwich hiding behind each door. Instead, there is a tear-off token that can be exchanged in-store for different treats, including flavoured lattes, mince pies and, of course, sausage rolls.


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Each calendar door also reveals a festive scene with a Greggs twist, and a particular image has sparked an uproar on social media. Last week Greggs was forced to apologise after many considered the swapping of baby Jesus for a sausage roll insensitive and disrespectful.

Greggs said in a statement: "We’re really sorry to have caused any offence, this was never our intention."

While many people saw the funny side of it...

...some took to social media to show their anger.

Want to steer clear of the controversy altogether? Make these delicious wellington sausage rolls instead.

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