Posted on Dec 12, 2022
Advent calendars, explained: Where they came from and why they're everywhere now
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Happy Advent calendar season to all who observe.
For decades, many Americans have celebrated the 24 days until Christmas with the classic countdown calendars, opening little doors or drawers to reveal a small treat — traditionally a Bible verse, a toy or a piece of chocolate.
But companies are getting increasingly creative, meaning there's a much wider variety of Advent goodies to choose from these days.
Happy Advent calendar season to all who observe.
For decades, many Americans have celebrated the 24 days until Christmas with the classic countdown calendars, opening little doors or drawers to reveal a small treat — traditionally a Bible verse, a toy or a piece of chocolate.
But companies are getting increasingly creative, meaning there's a much wider variety of Advent goodies to choose from these days.
Advent calendars, explained: Where they came from and why they're everywhere now
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Excellent post. Thank You for sharing this. My step Son does this every year.
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
..."The calendars have their religious roots in Germany
First things first: The season of Advent dates back to the fourth century, and is celebrated by most Christian churches in the Western tradition. The four-week period begins on the Sunday closest to the feast day of St. Andrew the Apostle (Nov. 30) and lasts for the next three Sundays."...
..."The calendars have their religious roots in Germany
First things first: The season of Advent dates back to the fourth century, and is celebrated by most Christian churches in the Western tradition. The four-week period begins on the Sunday closest to the feast day of St. Andrew the Apostle (Nov. 30) and lasts for the next three Sundays."...
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