2006-12-05 02:08:43 · 9 answers · asked by captain_spranceana 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
An Advent calendar is a symbol of the holy season of Advent, celebrated in December near Christmas, another holiday season.
The traditional calendar consists of two pieces of cardboard on top of each other. Twenty four doors are cut out in the top layer, with one door being opened every day, from December 1 to December 24 (Christmas Eve). Each compartment can either show a part of the Nativity story and the birth of Jesus, or can simply display a piece of paraphernalia to do with Christmas (e.g. Bells, holly). Advent Calendars can also consist of cloth sheets with small pockets to be filled with candy or other small items. Many calendars have been adapted by merchandisers and manufacturers to include a piece of chocolate or a sweet behind each compartment, aimed at children. These have often been criticised for not relating to the Nativity and simply cashing in on Christmas sales. These are aimed at small children who are counting down to Christmas, because that is when Santa Claus comes.
2006-12-05 02:10:35 · answer #1 · answered by DanE 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The origins of the Advent calendar go back at least as early as the beginning of the 19th century, with children physically counting down the first 24 days of December.
2014-11-24 05:22:47 · answer #2 · answered by MEMOPIX 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is being used by the catholics. Advent calendar is a part of the liturgical calendar they use.
Advent as we all know is one season wherein they prepare for the birth of christ w/c is christmas.
It is symbolized by a wreath w/ 4 candles that is being lit every sunday of this advent calendar the 4 sundays befor x-mas
2006-12-05 10:11:12 · answer #3 · answered by babyg 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a calendar for December that has little "doors" to open on each day. Under the "doors" is either scripture or a symbol of Christmas to count down the days to Christmas and help keep focus on Christ, who is, after all, the reason we celebrate CHRISTmas.
2006-12-05 10:13:36 · answer #4 · answered by Sherral 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a calendar that you use to count the days until Christmas. There's a piece of candy behind a flap, one for each day (from 1 to 24), you eat that candy BEFORE breakfast, so the luck'll stay good (my theory). Trader Joe's grocery store (California) has them for a dollar each. EVERYbody loves getting these nice things, I always buy a bunch for the adults!
2006-12-05 10:12:47 · answer #5 · answered by Zeera 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A calender to count down to christmas. Often has little candies behind each day for children.
2006-12-05 10:10:54 · answer #6 · answered by sister steph 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Countdown for Christmas
2006-12-05 10:09:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
http://www.harpold.com/advent/
2006-12-05 10:13:48 · answer #8 · answered by Cheryl J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it the 4 weeks of celebrations before christmas.
2006-12-05 10:12:21 · answer #9 · answered by livinhapi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋