Get a Traditional Advent Calendar

Advent calendars aren’t what they used to be. Advent calendars have been around for over 100 years. Originating in Germany in the 1800s, a traditional Advent calendar was basically a poster made of paper or cardboard. It would have a little door for each day of December. Every day leading up to Christmas,

a family member could open one door. Behind it, traditionally, was a Bible verse meant to keep the family focused on the true meaning of Christmas.

We always had Advent calendars in our home when I was a boy. I remember taking turns with my brothers and sisters, opening the doors and counting down the days until Christmas.