An Advent calendar has become a tradition for many families when celebrating Advent and the Christmas season. Young children are full of anticipation each time they get to reveal their special treat behind the paper wall each day leading up to Christmas. But do you know where the Advent calendar came from? Or why we lead up to Christmas with the Advent calendar? 

Objective: In this course, students will learn all about the Advent calendar. Students will learn where it originates, what its purpose is and how they became so popular. 

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