It's December already, WTF? It's cold, but sunny here in Glasgow so I'm not complaining. Advent calendars are pretty popular here. According to wikipedia, they originated in Germany in the 19th century. In Gengenbach, a town in Germany's Black Forest, the Rathaus (town hall)—which fortuitously has 24 main windows—is turned into a giant Advent calendar each year. An artist, often an illustrator of children's books, is invited to set a scene or painting in each of the 24 main windows. These are unveiled one by one, beginning on the evening of November 30.
In Norway,Denmark, Sweden and Finland there is also a tradition of having a similar tradition called the Julekalender.
Here are 2 virtual calendars that offer discounts and freebies:
Whittard's Tea & Coffee
Win prizes with Jamie Cullum's calendar
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In Finnish, it's Joulukalenteri. ;)
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