New German Advent Calendar Richard Selmer Verlag Paper Santa Claus Bag List Toys

New German Advent Calendar Richard Selmer Verlag Paper Santa Claus Bag List Toys New in plastic package Silver glitter 11 3/8’ x 8’ The origin of the German Advent Calendar can be traced back to the 19th Century, used by German Lutherans to count or celebrate the 24 days leading up to Christmas. The first printed calendar was made by Gerhard Lang. During his childhood, his mother attached small candles to a chalkboard and Gerhard would take one off each day for the countdown leading up to Christmas Day. These early German calendars were sold for many years up until WW II, when war shortages curtailed production. Richard Selmer resumed the production of the calendars in 1946, and some credit goes to President Eisenhower for making the Advent calendars popular in America. These first advent calendars with little doors printed in the early 1900's continue today. * Same/Next Day Shipping * Smoke-Free Environment * All measurements are approximate * See photos for details * Thank You!