Advent calendar

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History of Advent calendars

History of Advent calendars

Learn about the Christmas traditions of Advent calendars and wreaths.

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The Nativity in 25 Artworks

The Nativity in 25 Artworks

Count down to Christmas through art! Come back each of the first 25 days in December...

Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. / Alicja Zelazko and Melissa Petruzzello text, Patrick O'Neill Riley art

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