Advent calendar is a festive attribute created to celebrate the days leading up to Christmas and to enhance the feeling of anticipation for the holiday. Its main purpose is to help people, especially children, count the days remaining until December 25 (Catholic Christmas), filling this time with small pleasant surprises. In other words, the countdown (for some reason, the song Europe “The Final Countdown” comes to mind, old-timers will understand and shed a nostalgic tear) begins on December 1.
A Journey into History
Historically, advent calendars originated in Germany in the 19th century as a way to engage children in preparing for Christmas. Initially, they were simple: parents would draw 24 divisions on a board with chalk or light one candle each day. Over time, printed calendars appeared, which had tear-off pages or small windows with images. In their modern form, the advent calendar has transformed into a box with compartments or packages that are opened daily to find a gift or sweets. The food industry quickly got involved, starting to produce advent calendars filled with treats.
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What Types of Advent Calendars Are There?
Modern advent calendars offer a variety of fillings. They can be:
Classic with chocolates or candies behind each window. The calendars shown in the post were purchased from the online store Lontana
Themed, for example, for children with small toys, LEGO sets, coloring books made in the shape of Santa's houses, etc.
For adults: inside the compartments are hidden cosmetics, tea, coffee mixes. There are even calendars with sex toys and miniature alcoholic beverages (there's a risk of repeating the plot of the movie with Mads Mikkelsen “Another Round”)
Personalized, handmade with favorite gifts inside for loved ones. This is a full-fledged craft and handmade item, but such a product will have special value for its recipient.
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Recently, advent calendars have gained popularity not only as a children's entertainment but also as a way to create a festive atmosphere for the whole family. Opening the compartments of the advent calendar creates a ritual that brings the family together and helps set a positive mood. It is an opportunity to find a little joy every day and to distract from pre-holiday worries. For children, it becomes a symbol of the magic of waiting for Christmas, and for adults, a reminder of the importance of small pleasures.Advent calendars also encourage the creation of traditions: for example, one can create their own calendar with special wishes or tasks for each day. And if there’s delicious chocolate inside – it’s also a way to boost endorphin levels and improve mood for the entire day.
