Dec 12, 2020
As a kid, we used to have an Advent calendar every year, counting the days until Christmas.
Usually made from heavy paper and lots of glitter, it was shaped like a Christmas tree with 25 little windows we'd open -- one each day from Dec. 1 to Dec. 25.
I don't remember what was behind each window, maybe a picture or some words. I just remember the feeling of getting closer to the Big Day, the anticipation and excitement, the promise of something good.
Recently, I read about the "46 best Christmas Advent calendars of 2020."
Apparently, Advent calendars have changed since I was a kid. Now there's one for everyone's tastes and interests, from chocolate lovers to Lego fans.