advent calendar

advent calendar
Advent Calendar History and Tradition
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Lynn Jebbia
The history and traditions of the advent calendar. As with many Christmas traditions the advent calendar was started in Germany.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Advent-Calendar-History-and-Tradition
id=1342919 - Jul 20, 2008
Chocolate Advent Calendars, a Way to Celebrate Advent
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Tess Mayer
The origins of Advent calendars stretch back to seventeenth century Europe. They started off as simple chalk marks on a board to signify each day of advent, counting down to Christmas day. Calendars quickly became more elaborate with chalk marks replaced by pictures, or candles that were burned a small amount each day, and more recently the introduction of chocolate pieces behind each door.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Chocolate-Advent-Calendars,-a-Way-to-Celebrate-Advent
id=6642636 - Oct 21, 2011
Christmas Made Special With Advent Calendars and Chocolate
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Anurag Ahluwalia
Advent Calendars originate from the 19th century and were used as a method of counting down the days from the 1st December until Christmas day itself, however there were no pretty Santa Clause printed calendar complete with chocolate back then it was a chalk line on the front door or burning a candle to mark off the days until Christmas day. Gerhard Lang printed the first advent calendar in 1908 at his printing office in Munich; from then on Advent Calendars took off in a big way and were being mass produced and it wasn't until ...
http://ezinearticles.com/?Christmas-Made-Special-With-Advent-Calendars-and-Chocolate
id=1593428 - Oct 27, 2008
Christmas - The History and Magic Of Advent Calendars!
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Bernadette Dimitrov
Advent Calendars have a fascinating history that most people don't know. Plus they are a fun and magical family tradition for a family today no matter what your beliefs. Long ago Christmas was once marked off from December 1st with chalk on the doors of believers to count down the days to Christmas. Then in the 19th century came the birth of the Advent Calendar. Discover the history and the top internet sites of a popular and much loved tradition around the world.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Christmas---The-History-and-Magic--Of-Advent-Calendars!
id=2481089 - Jun 15, 2009
2011 Star Wars Advent Calendar Review
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Thord Hall
Christmas is coming, and straight from hyperspace comes the Star Wars Advent Calendar for 2011. Twenty four unique star wars gifts, plus Yoda as Santa, and other galactic accessories provide the best way to put your kid's Christmas season into hyper-speed.
http://ezinearticles.com/?2011-Star-Wars-Advent-Calendar-Review
id=6513933 - Aug 26, 2011
The LEGO Advent Calendar - The Gift That Keeps On Giving
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Carlton T Driver
The Advent Calendar has a centuries old history, both as a sacred and a secular tradition. The introduction of the LEGO Advent Calendar several years ago has proven to be a great success, making it one of the top-selling toys on Amazon.com. This year it is available in two versions - a Star Wars Theme, and a City Theme.
http://ezinearticles.com/?The-LEGO-Advent-Calendar---The-Gift-That-Keeps-On-Giving
id=6639373 - Oct 20, 2011
Lego City Calendar 2010 - Should I Get The Lego City Advent Calendar For The Holidays?
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Mike Singh
The Lego Company has provided the world with building block fun since 1932, which means that it is the same age as your grandparents may be now. Your grandparents many even have played with these blocks as children just as your children are playing with their own Lego sets today. Anyways, the latest incarnation of the Lego building blocks is the newly-released (August 2010) Lego City Advent Calendar 2010.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Lego-City-Calendar-2010---Should-I-Get-The-Lego-City-Advent-Calendar-For-The-Holidays?
id=5192836 - Oct 12, 2010
Kids Will Like A Lego Advent Calendar Too
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Megan McKenna
Maybe you should look at a Lego advent calendar this time? The advent calendar is always special as it counts down to Christmas with children all over the world attempting not to get too excited while the special day nears.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Kids-Will-Like-A-Lego-Advent-Calendar-Too
id=5376809 - Nov 13, 2010
Promotional Advent Calendars - The Promotional Item That Brings Christmas Cheer
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Matt Franks
Christmas is a special time of year. People are thinking about the holidays and getting together with loved ones. People are sending the best wishes for their business associates and their clients, knowing that they are appreciated. But why wait until the week before Christmas to let a client know that they are appreciated? Why not do what a lot of companies are doing and give out promotional advent calendars?
http://ezinearticles.com/?Promotional-Advent-Calendars---The-Promotional-Item-That-Brings-Christmas-Cheer
id=1580420 - Oct 13, 2008
Why Not Try a Playmobil Advent Calendar This Christmas?
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Suzanne Jennings
Things are always changing though and now you can buy an Advent Calendar for your child that contains something even more exciting. Playmobil makes an Advent Calendar that is a little more exciting and the goodies that you find inside last a little bit longer.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-Not-Try-a-Playmobil-Advent-Calendar-This-Christmas?