{"id":2770,"date":"2023-09-12T17:01:30","date_gmt":"2023-09-12T17:01:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alvinodesign.com\/?p=2770"},"modified":"2023-09-12T17:01:33","modified_gmt":"2023-09-12T17:01:33","slug":"unlocking-the-history-of-advent-calendars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alvinodesign.com\/unlocking-the-history-of-advent-calendars\/","title":{"rendered":"Unlocking the History of Advent Calendars"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
The festive season\u2014a time of sparkling lights, the aroma of baking cookies, and the happiness of exchanging gifts. The famous advent calendar is one custom that has been winning hearts and spreading holiday pleasure for years. But are you aware of the fascinating background of these lovely Christmas countdowns? Let’s embark on a journey through time to uncover the fascinating history of advent calendars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Origins of Advent Calendars<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The word “advent” itself comes from the Latin word “adventus,” which means “coming.” Christians observe Advent as the season leading up to Christmas as a way to symbolise their anticipation of the birth of Jesus. It has been customary for generations to count down the days until Christmas using a calendar of some kind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the earliest types of advent calendars can be found in 19th-century Germany. These early iterations were very dissimilar from the vibrant, chocolate-filled calendars we are familiar with today. To count down to Christmas, individuals marked each day with chalk on a door or lit a candle rather than opening windows or doors to unveil treats. This straightforward but significant custom became popular across Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Advent Calendar’s Evolution<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Advent calendars developed into more complex and imaginative shapes over time. German artisans started making printed advent calendars with little pictures to commemorate each day of December at the turn of the 20th century. As families eagerly anticipated Christmas, these calendars grew in popularity as they provided a daily routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The first chocolate-filled advent calendars were introduced in the middle of the 20th century, a delightful addition that made the countdown even more enjoyable. The pleasure of finding a brand-new image behind each door was paired with the delight of opening a miniature chocolate treat in these advent calendars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n