Product Description
Milan, Italy Advent Calendar with Christmas Scenes
Celebrate Christmas in Italy with this beautifully illustrated Milan Advent calendar from Richard Sellmer Verlag's Christmas in Europe Series. This traditional German paper Advent calendar depicts the famous Piazza del Duomo in Milan, Italy, decorated for the holiday season. Intricate artwork captures the magnificent Milan Cathedral (Duomo di Milano) and the festively illuminated Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.
A towering Christmas tree lights up the piazza, while street performers dressed as Leonardo da Vinci's Vitruvian Man and composer Giuseppe Verdi playing the violin bring a uniquely Italian charm to the festive scene. Hidden behind some of the calendar doors are illustrations of other famous Milan landmarks and symbols, adding a fun element of discovery to the Christmas countdown.
This Italian Christmas Advent calendar features 24 miniature doors, each revealing a hidden picture. Open one door daily from December 1 through December 24 to celebrate the days leading up to Christmas. Glitter accents add a festive sparkle to the detailed artwork, making this calendar a beautiful holiday decoration or thoughtful gift for anyone who loves Italian culture and European Christmas traditions.
Does not come with candy or chocolate.
Additional Product Details
- Part of Richard Sellmer Verlag's Christmas in Europe Series
- Features Milan's Piazza del Duomo and famous landmarks
- 24 illustrated doors with hidden pictures
- Decorative glitter accents
- Dimensions: approx. 11.75" x 16"
- Crafted in Germany
Tradition of the Advent Calendar
The tradition of the Advent calendar developed in Protestant regions of Germany during the 19th century. Printed calendars with small doors became popular in the early 1900s, creating a beloved Christmas custom of revealing a new picture each day throughout Advent.
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