{"title":"Traditional German Advent Calendars","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2918\/8070\/files\/Large_Advent_Calendar_771_large.jpg?v=1538682854\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlpen Schatz has put together a collection of some of the most stunning German  made Advent Calendars to offer it's Christmas loving fans. From original, classic paper calendars to our magnificent heirloom musical calendar house - all of our calendars are made by Germany's leading artisans of this fine tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"heirloom-german-musical-advent-calendars","title":"Heirloom German Musical Advent Calendar","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eTemporarily \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(213, 48, 48);\"\u003eSOLD OUT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ein our US warehouse until Fall 2026\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHowever, there is stock still\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAVAILABLE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eon \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/alpenschatz.co.uk\/collections\/christkindlmarkt\/products\/heirloom-german-musical-advent-calendars\"\u003ewww.AlpenSchatz.co.uk\u003c\/a\u003e at virtually the same price - we've temporarily lowered our UK prices to accommodate for international shipping costs. \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWe ship world-wide insured from the UK  with 3-5 day UPS Express Saver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fSHCi6T1464\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlpen Schatz is happy to present our unique LIMITED EDITION German Engineered Musical Advent Calendars. Every time one of the doors are opened, these beautiful calendars play a traditional musical Christmas tune while the lights come on and the figures move. The open door reveals the Advent \"treat of the day\", that has been carefully placed inside.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Heirloom Calendars can be used year after year, making Advent and the days leading up to Christmas that much more special for children and adults alike. They make a perfect family heirloom piece, being passed down from generation to generation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe calendar operates on three AAA batteries and measure \u003c\/span\u003e22” H x 17” W x 4” D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e***Note that the music and movement are activated by a light sensor inside each compartment. When a door is opened, light activates the sensor and the music and movement begin. It is important that there is adequate light in the location of the Advent Calendar for the light sensors to operate.***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWE SHIP WORLD-WIDE!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2918\/8070\/files\/Advent_Calendar_Instructions_large.JPG?v=1532630667\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Speiluhrwelt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12529696112703,"sku":"7159","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2918\/8070\/products\/HouseWithOutdoor_SceneInRoof.jpg?v=1571719597"},{"product_id":"traditional-german-advent-calendars-3d-large","title":"Traditional German Advent Calendars - 3D Large Nativity \"Jesus is Born\" Nr. 557","description":"\u003cp\u003e14.5\" x 10.5\" Old World 3D Nativity design on paper with festive glitter accents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eHISTORY OF THE ADVENT CALENDAR\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2918\/8070\/files\/OldWorld2_large.jpg?v=1538675403\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvent Calendar Origins\u003c\/strong\u003e Advent calendars typically don’t follow the full 4 week period of Advent. Instead, they begin on December 1 and mark the 24 days leading up to Christmas. Today, most Advent calendars include paper doors that open to reveal an image, Bible verse, or piece of chocolate. The tradition dates to the mid-19th century, when German Protestants made chalk marks on doors or lit candles to count the days leading up to Christmas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe First Printed Advent Calendars\u003c\/strong\u003e Gerhard Lang is widely considered the producer of the first printed Advent calendar in the early 1900s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround the same time, a German newspaper included an Advent calendar insert as a gift to its readers. Lang’s calendar was inspired by one that his mother had made for him and featured 24 colored pictures that attached to a piece of cardboard. Lang modified his calendars to include the little doors that are a staple of most Advent calendars today and they became a commercial success in Germany. Production stopped due to a cardboard shortage during World War II, but resumed soon after, with Richard Sellmer emerging as the leading producer of finely crafted Advent calendars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlpen Schatz is proud to present a fine selection of Richard Sellmer's German classic Advent calendars, depicting both religious and non-religious scenes for the holiday season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2918\/8070\/files\/OldWorld_large.jpg?v=1538675410\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Richard Sellmer","offers":[{"title":"Nr. 557  3D Large Nativity \"Jesus is Born\"","offer_id":40171214209087,"sku":"8731","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2918\/8070\/products\/3D_Large_Advent_Calendar_40557.jpg?v=1754929546"},{"product_id":"traditional-german-advent-calendars-medium","title":"Traditional German Advent Calendars - Old World Villages \u0026 Nature","description":"\u003cp\u003e8\" x 12\" Old World Advent Calendars on paper with festive silver glitter accents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eHISTORY OF THE ADVENT CALENDAR\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2918\/8070\/files\/OldWorld2_large.jpg?v=1538675403\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvent Calendar Origins\u003c\/strong\u003e Advent calendars typically don’t follow the full 4 week period of Advent. Instead, they begin on December 1 and mark the 24 days leading up to Christmas. Today, most Advent calendars include paper doors that open to reveal an image, Bible verse, or piece of chocolate. The tradition dates to the mid-19th century, when German Protestants made chalk marks on doors or lit candles to count the days leading up to Christmas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe First Printed Advent Calendars\u003c\/strong\u003e Gerhard Lang is widely considered the producer of the first printed Advent calendar in the early 1900s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround the same time, a German newspaper included an Advent calendar insert as a gift to its readers. Lang’s calendar was inspired by one that his mother had made for him and featured 24 colored pictures that attached to a piece of cardboard. Lang modified his calendars to include the little doors that are a staple of most Advent calendars today and they became a commercial success in Germany. Production stopped due to a cardboard shortage during World War II, but resumed soon after, with Richard Sellmer emerging as the leading producer of finely crafted Advent calendars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlpen Schatz is proud to present a fine selection of Richard Sellmer's German classic Advent calendars, depicting both religious and non-religious scenes for the holiday season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2918\/8070\/files\/OldWorld_large.jpg?v=1538675410\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Richard Sellmer","offers":[{"title":"NEW! Nr. 70150 \"Winter Fun at the Bridge\"","offer_id":41945428230207,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"NEW! Nr. 816 \"Children in Forest\"","offer_id":40171342594111,"sku":"7041","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"NEW! 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Instead, they begin on December 1 and mark the 24 days leading up to Christmas. Today, most Advent calendars include paper doors that open to reveal an image, Bible verse, or piece of chocolate. The tradition dates to the mid-19th century, when German Protestants made chalk marks on doors or lit candles to count the days leading up to Christmas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe First Printed Advent Calendars\u003c\/strong\u003e Gerhard Lang is widely considered the producer of the first printed Advent calendar in the early 1900s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround the same time, a German newspaper included an Advent calendar insert as a gift to its readers. Lang’s calendar was inspired by one that his mother had made for him and featured 24 colored pictures that attached to a piece of cardboard. Lang modified his calendars to include the little doors that are a staple of most Advent calendars today and they became a commercial success in Germany. 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Production stopped due to a cardboard shortage during World War II, but resumed soon after, with Richard Sellmer emerging as the leading producer of finely crafted Advent calendars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlpen Schatz is proud to present a fine selection of Richard Sellmer's German classic Advent calendars, depicting both religious and non-religious scenes for the holiday season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2918\/8070\/files\/OldWorld_large.jpg?v=1538675410\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Richard Sellmer","offers":[{"title":"Nr. 24 \"Nativity at the Stable\"","offer_id":13490454200383,"sku":"7041","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Nr. 77 \"Nativity in Cave by Castle\"","offer_id":13490500042815,"sku":"7041","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2918\/8070\/products\/Advent_Calendar_Nativity-1.jpeg?v=1754929552"},{"product_id":"large-traditional-german-advent-calendars-old-world-victorian","title":"Traditional German Advent Calendars - Old World Victorian","description":"\u003cp\u003e14\" x 10.5\" Old World Advent Calendars on paper with festive silver glitter accents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eHISTORY OF THE ADVENT CALENDAR\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2918\/8070\/files\/OldWorld2_large.jpg?v=1538675403\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvent Calendar Origins\u003c\/strong\u003e Advent calendars typically don’t follow the full 4 week period of Advent. 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