Hi there! I understand you're having trouble with the Jacquie Lawson Advent Calendar app being blocked, and you don't have access to your account. Let me get a bit more information first—are you getting a specific error message when you try to open or use the app? Also, is this happening on your Macintosh running OS X 10.15.7 as you mentioned?

Knowing these details will help me guide you through the right steps. In the meantime, a common issue on Macs is that apps can be blocked if they're not from identified developers. Have you tried right-clicking the app and choosing "Open" to bypass this security block? This sometimes allows the app to run even if it's initially blocked by Gatekeeper, the Mac's security feature.

Could you let me know what specifically you're seeing when the app is blocked? For example, does the app fail to launch, or do you get an "Access Denied" message? And if you cannot access your account, are you able to reset your password or log in on the Jacquie Lawson website at all?

Once I have a bit more info, I can help you step-by-step to get you back to enjoying the calendar.

Sent as gift to person who does not have account

Thanks for clarifying! So, you want to send a Jacquie Lawson Advent Calendar as a gift to someone who doesn't have an account yet. I can definitely help explain how that works.

When you send a Jacquie Lawson Advent Calendar as a gift, the recipient does not need to already have an account. Here's what happens:

1. You purchase the gift on the Jacquie Lawson website and enter the recipient’s email address.
2. The recipient receives an email with a unique link to redeem their gift.
3. When they click the link, they'll be guided through creating their own free account to access the calendar.
4. Once their account is set up, they can enjoy the beautifully animated calendar you sent them.

So no worries about the recipient needing an existing account — they’ll create their own as part of opening the gift.

If the recipient reports that their link is blocked or they can’t access the gift, make sure they are clicking the exact link in the email and that their browser or security settings aren’t preventing pop-ups or new tabs. Also, confirm that the gift email hasn’t gone to their spam or junk folder.

Does this cover what you wanted to know, or is there a specific part you'd like more help with?

Can someone receive a Jacquie Lawson Advent Calendar without an account?

Great question! According to Jacquie Lawson’s official information, if someone receives a Jacquie Lawson Advent Calendar as a gift, they will need to create a free account to access and enjoy the calendar. The process for them is:

1. They receive an email with a unique redemption link after you send the gift.
2. By clicking that link, they are guided to create their own Jacquie Lawson account if they don’t already have one.
3. Once their account is set up, the Advent Calendar is activated and accessible across devices using that login.

So, while the recipient doesn’t need to have an account before receiving the gift, creating a free account is necessary to unlock and use the calendar. The calendar itself is tied to an account to handle access and updates properly.

If they try to access the calendar without an account or without redeeming the gift through the email link, they won’t be able to open it.

If you want more details about purchases and activation without an account, you can check this official FAQ from Jacquie Lawson here: What if I buy an Advent Calendar as an in-app purchase? and about gifting here: Can I purchase an Advent Calendar as a gift for someone else? 2 8.

Does this help clear things up for you? If you want, I can also assist you with sending the gift the right way or help your recipient with redeeming it.