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The Origins of the Advent Calendar

Advent calendars — from the spiritual to the fanciful

Advent, which this year begins Dec. 3, is in the faith community a time of anticipation, which makes sense, since the word’s root is Latin for “coming.” It’s believed that Advent goes back to the fifth or sixth century, when Christians prepared to baptize the newly converted during the January Feast of the Epiphany. Advent as a way to welcome the Christ child came in the Middle Ages, when Christians began to associate Advent with his birth.

Advent calendars, explained: Where they came from and why they re everywhere now

Advent calendars, explained: Where they came from and why they re everywhere now
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Advent calendars, explained: Where they came from and why they re everywhere now

What started as a Christmas countdown has increasingly become a retail opportunity. While Advent calendars have evolved over the centuries, they still accomplish some of their original objectives.

Advent calendars, explained: Where they came from and why they re everywhere now

Advent calendars, explained: Where they came from and why they re everywhere now
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