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Advent Calendar
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<holidayfyi-glossary slug="advent-calendar"></holidayfyi-glossary>A special calendar used to count down the days of Advent leading to Christmas, typically with 24 numbered doors or pockets opened one per day from December 1 to 24. Advent calendars originated in 19th-century Germany and originally contained Bible verses or religious images. Modern versions may contain chocolates, toys, cosmetics, or miniature bottles of spirits.