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Advent Calendars

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What does "advent" mean in Latin?

"leaving" or "departing"

"arrival" or "coming"

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When does advent actually begin?

3 Sundays before Christmas (in December)

4 Sundays before Christmas (in November)

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When were advent calendars invented?

1800's

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Which war halted (put a stop to) the production of cardboard?

WW2

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What do advent calendars contain today? (Name 2)

Chocolate, makeup, toys, etc

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Where were advent calendars created?

Germany

France

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What were the original purpose of advent calendars?

Religious purposes/celebrating Jesus's birth

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When does advent end?

Christmas Day

Christmas Eve

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What did they people used to use to mark their doors to count down the days until Christmas?

Pen

Chalk

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What religion is traditionally associated with advent calendars?

Christianity

Islam

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