The Advent calendar is not an ordinary calendar. They have a charming history, meaning and a fascinating purpose - to count down the time between the first days of December until Christmas Eve. Meanwhile, the Advent calendar can also be a wonderful decoration to a modern interior and Christmas decoration.
What is an Advent calendar?
This is a special calendar with a special function. Its primary function is to count the days until Christmas. Its additional function is to create a festive mood in the home environment even before Christmas has arrived. Normally the calendars start from December 1st, but there are alternatives for earlier starts - from November 27th - or later - from December 3rd. Each day is decorated with a different image, poem, story (for example, a passage from the birth of Jesus). Or with a special gift for the youngest family members at home who are most excited for the upcoming Christmas holidays.
History and meaning
Advent bags with small gifts
The Advent calendars were invented by the German Lutheran society. Christmas Eve was adopted as an extremely important day in the Christian religious calendar, which began the existence of Advent calendars in the 19th century. In the beginning, it was nothing more than a planner on the front door where people counted the days until Christmas Eve. Later, some people started lighting a candle every day until Christmas. This is how Advent calendars have developed and updated over the centuries. Now we have a lot of great and modern ideas.
The traditional, modern Advent calendar consists of at least two pieces of cardboard stacked on top of each other. Each day has its own door that opens on that specific day. The latest calendars are designed so that when you open the calendar, a mini Christmas gift is given for you - a piece of candy, a sock with a small gift or lyrics from a traditional Christmas carol.
In addition, some of the commercial Advent calendars from these days are also so beautiful, creative and original that they are mainly accepted as the main decor in a room, as an ordinary calendar. Colorful, bright calendars decorate classic living rooms, minimalist bedrooms, and even vintage kitchens. Most contemporary variations are special additions to the beautiful Christmas decorations at home.
Julekalender is actually a foreign word (from several Scandinavian native languages) for an Advent calendar. The famous Nordic Jule calendar comes from Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Iceland and Finland. It's not your average comic book or cardboard calendar. It is a television or radio show that begins in early December and ends on Christmas Eve.
During each episode of Nordic Julekalender's popular TV or radio show there are themes for both children and adults. Of course, all episodes are strictly dedicated to Christmas Eve. Religious films about Jesus, recipes, decorations and gift ideas, and many other great things that bring us Christmas spirit.
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