An Advent calendar is used to count the days of Advent in anticipation of Christmas. Since the date of the First Sunday of Advent varies, falling between 27^th November and 3^rd December many Advent calendars often begin on 1^st December. Often the doors are distributed across the calendar in no particular order. 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.

We hope you enjoy your advent calendar and if you leave it in the staff room, Mondays will be great with 3 chocolate treats or eat them early on Fridays!