Product Description
This unique German advent calendar is in a puzzle format which invites you to discover the starry winter scene in Scandinavia with Nisse or Tomte enjoying Christmas festivities, piece by piece.
Each day of December a small box can be opened to reveal 40 new pieces of the puzzle. The final 80 pieces of the puzzle are revealed on Christmas Eve.
The puzzle motifs shows a large snow covered tree decorated for Christmas is the focal point with thickly snow covered hills & glowing houses behind. The Nisse skate, fish, build snowman, ski and sled. Santa can be seen in the distance with his sleigh full of gifts.
The detailed picture has 24 boxes to open, with each hiding new puzzle pieces.
Tradition of the Advent Calendar
The tradition of the advent calendar dates back to 1851 in the Protestant parts of Germany. The first advent calendar with little doors was printed in the early 1900's and continues today. The tradition is to open one door each day from December 1 thru December 24. Children love to open a door a day as they count down to Christmas.
Additional Product Details
- Gift boxed, box dimension: approx. 12.25" x 8 3/8" x 1 5/8"
- Finished puzzle dimensions: approx. 29" x 20"
- 1,000 premium quality printed pieces
- 23 small boxes with 40 pieces each, 1 larger box with 80 pieces
- Printed on FSC-certified materials
- Crafted in Germany
- Designed by Eva Melhuish, a British artist with Swedish roots
- Does Not come with candy or chocolate
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