Wooden Advent calendars are a traditional way to celebrate the Christian liturgical season of Advent, which begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas and ends on Christmas Day. Most wooden Advent calendars feature tiny doors, or drawers, for each day leading up to December 25. Inside are images of the Nativity, sweet chocolate treats or other small gifts.
Wooden Advent calendars can be purchased online from many major Christmas retail stores. They come in a variety of designs and colors, many featuring classic Christmas motifs such as Santa Claus or Christmas trees. Other wooden calendars feature more religious themes, including images of the Baby Jesus or the Three Wise Men. Each door may feature a specific design. Unlike the paper Advent calendars, wooden Advent calendars can be enjoyed year after year. They can be given as gifts and used each holiday.
History of the Advent Calendar
Advent calendars were first used in Germany in the 19th century. Calendars for Advent can be made out of a variety of materials, including wood, felt, construction paper or other types of materials. The first printed advent calendar was made by was made by Gerhard Lang in 1908.Richard Sellmer Verlag: History of the Advent Calendar
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Wooden Advent calendars mark the days leading up to Christmas
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Each day of the devotional Advent period, children are allowed to open one door or drawer
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Drawers can contain candy treats, Bible verses, images of Nativity scenes or other small tokens to mark the season
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Some wooden Advent calendars hold special wooden ornaments
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Each day a child is allowed to move one of the ornaments over to the Christmas tree
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Wooden Advent calendars can be an excellent way to get children involved in the spirit of the holidays
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Many retail stores offer wooden Advent calendars
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Wooden Advent calendars can be reused year after year
