What is Advent?
Advent is a season of the Christian church, the period of preparation for the celebration of the birth of Jesus. It usually begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas and ends on Christmas Eve.
Many people use an advent calendar to count down the 24 days of December leading up to Christmas Day, often with a small treat or activity for each day.
Modern Advent Countdowns
This timer counts to Advent Sunday. December 1 calendars are a separate popular tradition: they open one door each day from December 1 to December 24.