It’s still dark outside, only street lamps and Christmas lights from the neighboring windows shine in behind the curtains. You slowly start the day in your pajama bottoms. The kitchen smells of coffee and the bowl of tangerines on the table. You grab a cup, sit down, and take a few minutes just to yourself. Your eyes are already scanning the bright colors and glittering numbers until they get stuck on one. Found. Carefully press the door with your thumb until the cardboard gives way with a soft “click”.
Whether it’s a piece of chocolate, a sample of natural cosmetics or a mulled wine spice hidden behind it, it doesn’t matter at first: the magic of Advent calendars thrives on the small daily surprise. It arouses our childish curiosity about what might be hiding behind the little door. And with it a sense of anticipation for Christmas that many of us have lost in the course of growing up somewhere between criticism of consumerism and the stress of presents.
There is now a large selection of advent calendars for adults on the market. We would like to present a few in this section. It doesn’t have to be about the biggest, most expensive, greatest calendar. Let’s treat the content as secondary this year – and instead enjoy what the calendar brings with it quite calmly: the joy of the little things. The brief moment all to yourself. Mindfulness when opening the door. And the associated peace that you give yourself for a few minutes every day.
So: If you want to make yourself or your loved ones happy, browse through this year’s advent calendars. Personal tip if you can’t make up your mind: Share the calendars in the household and take turns opening different doors – that way there are no arguments. Because yes, in addition to childish anticipation, childish envy can also arise when there are surprises…
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