First Advent

 30th November was the first advent. It is a big deal in Germany. Christmas countdown starts 4 Sundays before Christmas. The 4th Sunday from Christmas is known as First Advent, 3rd Sunday away is 2nd Advent, 2nd Sunday away is 3rd Advent and the last Sunday before Christmas is 4th Advent. Then Christmas is imminent. Tales said Advent was created to let the children know when Christmas is. There is also Advent calendar consisting of 24 small gifts to be opened everyday starting 1st December. Once all 24 small gifts are opened, then it is Christmas. I must said it is a very interesting culture. Till today, we still celebrate and enjoy Advent.

For each Advent, I light a candle. By the 4th Advent, all calendars would be lighted. My children still looking forward to opening their Advent calendar. Different flavours of chocolates for Chloe and gummy bears for Lucas.

A lot of happenings during advents. Most houses will have the decoration setup. All Christmas markets are opened by first advent. All we are waiting for is a white Christmas.