So many traditions are celebrated during Christmastime in Germany, and December 1st marks the day the first door is opened on the Advent calendar which begins the countdown to Christmas Day.


Here's the latest article from the German Culture site at BellaOnline.com.

Advent Calendars, A German Christmas Tradition



http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art55090.asp



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Francine McKenna, German Culture Editor
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