Nearing the finish line! Do you have a sense of the holiday magic? Everything turns crimson, green, and gold as songs reverberate through the atmosphere. How can I keep track of the days till December 25? The countdown begins through the 2022 Advent Calendar, which features the eagerly anticipated unwrapping.

It is what? It becomes more and more fashionable each year, and more and more brands get involved in its manufacture. A calendar is a straightforward tool that aids in conveying the essence of waiting and the true significance of this time. You may think of it as practicing patience so you can take pleasure in the holidays. From December 1 through December 24, you receive twenty-four little gifts filled with candies, jewelry, cosmetics, and discount coupons. Others feature inspirational or useful words to use up until Christmas.

It has evolved into a method for businesses and brands to showcase their goods, release a catalog, or create unique limited editions—yet another effective marketing tool. Studies even indicate that the sales of the goods included in an advent calendar have increased.

So where did it come from? Let’s go back a little bit.

Origins of the Advent

Northern Europe is where the advent calendar first appeared between the end of the 1800s and the start of the 1900s. When asked when Christmas will arrive, the mother of little Gerhard Lang came up with the concept of making 24 delectable spiced treats, one for each day until Christmas. She placed them in bags that Gerhard had to open every day to indicate how long he had to wait.

As a result, when he was a child, Gerhard Lang invented the first Advent calendar. a paper board with 24 windows for chocolate and sweets.

Such customs previously existed in German houses during the 19th century before Lang’s arrival. Youngsters used to write 24 lines in chalk and then erase them every day until December 25. They therefore liked the concept of a calendar with 24 little packets to open. The first one was sold in 1903: a piece of cardboard with 24 squares and a set of 24 cut-out and glue-able images. The first window-opening model appeared in 1920. The first chocolate-filled calendars debuted later, in 1925.

Then, they were incorporated into the customs of other states. For instance, the Galli pastry shop in Milan sold the country’s first calendar, which was fashioned of cloth.

Curiosities from around the world

Every nation has developed an Advent calendar custom over time.

Curiously, they serve a very different function in Scandinavia. Calendars are the driving force behind 24-episode television shows that entertain and benefit charities.

Not to mention Bolzano, where the calendar has been specifically reinterpreted. A building in the heart of the city has windows that open daily until Advent, just like the boxes on a calendar.

Danish children’s entertainment “Julekalender” is an animated 24-episode series.

Instead, there are just 12 boxes on the calendar in the United States. This is due to the fact that the countdown to Advent begins on December 12.

Tiffany’s offered a variety of 24 gold and silver jewelry pieces with diamonds for the most expensive calendar, with a starting price of 100,000 euros.

Advent Calendar 2022: must-haves

 1. American Uncle’s Advent Calendar

The very famous ′′American Uncle′′ doesn’t miss an opportunity to sell his sweet and savory snacks ahead of Advent. A calendar with a simple shape, each box represents a piece of a miniature Christmas village. It consists of an external corrugated cardboard case and tuck-end boxes inside. 

 2. The Grinch for Makeup Revolution

Makeup Revolution wanted to reinterpret the well-established idea of the Grinch. They’ve turned it into an Advent calendar full of tricks. The world of cosmetics is particularly suited for creating calendars where small samples of each product line find their perfect place. In this case, the calendar revolves around a lid-and-bottom box and containers of different sizes.  

 3. Ambrosiae Advent Calendar: Bio and gluten-free

Who said that calendars should only contain caloric sweets or jewelry? This year the calendar for Ambrosiae is light, ideal for those who want to stay healthy. Getting ready for the holidays is possible. Inside are limited editions and many treats for breakfast or snacks until Christmas morning. The calendar comprises a self-assembling microwave tray and smaller boxes. Original, right?

4. Pregnancy Advent Calendar

What better comparison for the time of waiting than that of pregnancy? Vortageins, the German brand of baby products, offers a 2022 pregnancy advent calendar. Twenty-four small gifts in a set for the arrival of the newborn. In addition, the packs also contain practical advice or funny phrases for parents-to-be. From a technical point of view, the calendar consists of a corrugated cardboard tray, a cardboard lid, and inner boxes of different sizes.

 5. The Harry Potter Advent Calendar

For this Christmas, Harry Potter fans will also have a calendar dedicated to them. It consists of a linear cardboard box with cutouts for the windows. 

It’s about 24 packages to unwrap, all themed: accessories, stationery, and gifts to make Advent a magical time. After all, “the wand chooses the wizard!” Will you be the chosen ones?