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Advent calendar : ウィキペディア英語版 | Advent calendar
An Advent calendar is a special calendar used to count or celebrate the days in anticipation of Christmas. Since the date of the first Sunday of Advent varies, falling between November 27 and December 3 inclusive, the Advent calendar usually begins on December 1, although many include the previous few days that are part of the season. The Advent calendar was first used by German Lutherans in the 19th and 20th centuries but is now ubiquitous among adherents of many Christian denominations. ==Design and use==
Advent calendars range in theme, from sports to technology. Many Advent calendars take the form of a large rectangular card with "windows",〔 of which there are usually 24: one for each day of December leading up to and including Christmas Eve (December 24). Consecutive doors are opened every day leading up to Christmas, beginning on December 1. The calendar windows open to reveal an image, a poem, a portion of a story (such as the story of the Nativity of Jesus), or a small gift, such as a toy or a chocolate item. Often, each window has a Bible verses and Christian prayer printed on it, which Christians incorporate as part of their daily Advent devotions.〔 Advent calendars may also have puzzles and games printed on their reverse side.
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