Etymology

Advent calendar

Today it means: A calendar used to count down the days of Advent, having windows revealing a hidden picture or gift on each day. Full definition →

German Adventskalender
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  1. German · derived fromAdventskalender
  2. English todayAdvent calendar

Probably a calque of German Adventskalender, the modern tradition having originated in 19th-century Germany.

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