EXIT: Advent Calendars - which one? - BoardGameGeek

Nov 4, 2024 · Thinking of doing an EXIT Advent Calendar for the first time this year, but I'm not sure which to buy. As of now, four have been released, and I'm hoping someone who has …

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When does an Advent calendar start?

An advent calendar starts with the first day, which is usually December 1st (if you have 24, 25 or 31 days advent calendar). Each day leading up to Christmas or New Year, you open a new door or window to count down the days and celebrate the season. ...

Do Advent calendars count up or down?

Historically, advent calendars were used to count up to Christmas, not down. For example, back in the 1800s, German Lutherans would use chalk to mark off each day on their doors during December. The goal was to end up with 24 tally marks on Christmas eve. So originally, advent calendars were clearly meant to start at 1 and work upwards. ...

How do Advent calendars work?

Originating in the 19th century, advent calendars help you count down the days until Christmas, with a surprise gift to open each day leading up to it in December. But how do they work, where do you start and how do you open them? ...

Is a Christmas Advent calendar reusable?

A typical Christmas advent calendar begins on December 1 and marks the days of the month through Christmas Eve, December 24. This practical solution makes the calendar reusable from year to year. What is an Advent Calendar? An advent calendar is a picture or object featuring windows, drawers, dials, pockets or other moveable or removable pieces. ...

Who can use an Advent calendar?

Anyone can use an Advent calendar! You simply open the number corresponding to the date you are on in December. Depending on the calendar, one window, flap, door, or, in some cases, a tiny cupboard or small drawer is opened to reveal an image, prayer, small treat, candy, or gift. ...

Why are Advent calendars so popular?

But you don’t need research to prove that — just look at the popularity of advent calendars. Originating in Germany in the 19 th century (yep, they’ve been around for ages), advent calendars help you count down the days until Christmas, with a surprise gift to open each day leading up to it in December. ...