Advent season ahead

In Germany there is a tradition called "Adventskalender" (Advent calendar). I think this custom is of German origin and goes back to the beginning of the 20th century. Since I've been a little child I loved my annual Advent calendar and the night before December 1st was always extremely exciting for me. Obviously those times are long gone but I do love Advent calendars all the same.
I am pretty sure it's not a novum per se but some days ago I spotted some cards which I thought were brilliant. I don't particularly like those chocolate Advent calendars  - except the one from Niederegger and Lindt of course - since I usually don't like the chocolate. To explain what I'm talking about I'll include some pictures for you. I'm planning on getting at least a few and sending them to my friends and family.

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I LOVE this one from the Fruchfliege Online Shop.

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I'm really intrigued by the lantern ones, I think this idea is fabulous! I'm going to show you the calendars which I ended up buying but before I do that, I'll have to figure out how to hide this from my family and friends. Ah, I know, I'll post the pictures after December 1st. :)

I also bought two calendars for myself, yes, I really did. One is - oh surprise - filled with beauty products and the other one is from Lindt and filled with tiny Lindor chocolates. I cannot wait for December 1st to come! :)

Have a great first Advent Sunday!