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Richard Sellmer Advent Calendar - Original

Richard Sellmer Advent Calendar - Original

$14.95 $9.98
The first printed Advent calendars were made in Germany in the early 1900s. But they didn't catch on in the US until a newspaper photo showed President Dwight D. Eisenhower opening one with ... More

The first printed Advent calendars were made in Germany in the early 1900s. But they didn't catch on in the US until a newspaper photo showed President Dwight D. Eisenhower opening one with his grandchildren. A tradition was born. Printed in Germany, the same calendar is available again, only now it's a classic. The windows illuminate when placed in front of a light. Original version opens to 23" x 9". Smaller doubles as a greeting card; mailing envelope included. 12" x 4".

23 Reviews
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Janet M.
Verified Reviewer
5.0 star rating
08/06/22
German Advent Calendar
Review by Janet M. on 08/06/22 review stating German Advent Calendar
This is a beautifully crafted calendar with windows that you can open, one day at a time. The quality of the calendar with windows that can be opened for each day of the Advent seaso Highlighted by glitter, representing the winter snowfall, it is a remarkable piece of art.
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ANN
Verified Buyer
5.0 star rating
08/06/22
THank you for my FIRST
Review by ANN on 08/06/22 review stating THank you for my FIRST
THank you for my FIRST ADVENT Calendar. Yes,and I'm 89! It is fun and special to know that it is a copy of one of the first printed.
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Debbie
Verified Buyer
5.0 star rating
08/01/22
Awesome
Review by Debbie on 08/01/22 review stating Awesome
Love it. Colours are beautiful. A favorite part of Christmas-opening a window every morning.
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Mary
Verified Buyer
5.0 star rating
12/24/21
good quality.
Review by Mary on 12/24/21 review stating good quality.
Very good quality. Nice throwback to the reason for Advent.
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JOY
Verified Buyer
5.0 star rating
12/19/21
Love it. Ordered two. I
Review by JOY on 12/19/21 review stating Love it. Ordered two. I
Love it. Ordered two. I kept one and gave the other to my daughter. She lived in Germany and could relate.
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Cheryl
Verified Buyer
5.0 star rating
12/09/21
Shopping experience
Review by Cheryl on 12/09/21 review stating Shopping experience
I purchased this calender for myself, love it because it is so unique
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Elaine
Verified Buyer
5.0 star rating
12/07/21
Takes me back to childhood.
Review by Elaine on 12/07/21 review stating Takes me back to childhood.
My mother owned this same calendar in the 1950s I loved it as a child. It was lost over the years. Seeing this in your catalog was like Christmas magic!
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Paul
Verified Buyer
4.0 star rating
12/01/21
Nicely done
Review by Paul on 12/01/21 review stating Nicely done
Nicely done
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Gail E.
Verified Buyer
5.0 star rating
11/29/21
love it
Review by Gail E. on 11/29/21 review stating love it
husband using for holiday decorating in our home for Christmas.
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Harriet L.
Verified Buyer
5.0 star rating
11/27/21
Advent calendar
Review by Harriet L. on 11/27/21 review stating Advent calendar
I love this. I bought one for myself and several for gifts. Everyone has loved their gift and I cant wait for December 1st to start mine!
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Marsha
Verified Buyer
4.0 star rating
11/26/21
All I expected to be.
Review by Marsha on 11/26/21 review stating All I expected to be.
All I expected to be. Thank you
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BARBARA
Verified Buyer
5.0 star rating
11/12/21
Good service...thank you. advent calendar
Review by BARBARA on 11/12/21 review stating Good service...thank you. advent calendar
Good service...thank you. advent calendar is beautiful
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TERRY E.
Verified Buyer
5.0 star rating
11/08/21
Advent Calendar
Review by TERRY E. on 11/08/21 review stating Advent Calendar
Much nicer than the picture
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MARILYN G.
Verified Buyer
5.0 star rating
11/08/21
Advent Calendar
Review by MARILYN G. on 11/08/21 review stating Advent Calendar
Charming!
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LINDA B.
Verified Buyer
5.0 star rating
11/08/21
I bought these cards for
Review by LINDA B. on 11/08/21 review stating I bought these cards for
I bought these cards for next year for all my family with kids. They look beautiful and should be fun for them to find all the number days.
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SUE W.
Verified Buyer
5.0 star rating
11/08/21
Advent calendar
Review by SUE W. on 11/08/21 review stating Advent calendar
This is a lovely calendar, particularly for younger children. Its very traditional and more interesting than the more modern calendars.
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PETER D.
Verified Buyer
5.0 star rating
11/08/21
Advent Calendar
Review by PETER D. on 11/08/21 review stating Advent Calendar
Wonderful
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RODLYNN G.
Verified Buyer
5.0 star rating
11/08/21
Very pleased
Review by RODLYNN G. on 11/08/21 review stating Very pleased
Very pleased
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CHERYL K.
Verified Buyer
5.0 star rating
11/08/21
LOVE IT! I GAVE IT
Review by CHERYL K. on 11/08/21 review stating LOVE IT! I GAVE IT
LOVE IT! I GAVE IT AS GIFTS LAST YEAR AS WELL AND IT WAS A BIG SUCCESS. IT CAN BE USED YEAR AFTER YEAR.
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BARBARA A.
Verified Buyer
4.0 star rating
11/08/21
Advent Calendar
Review by BARBARA A. on 11/08/21 review stating Advent Calendar
It is very cute. The paper it is made from is a bit thin. Not sure it will last too many years. Putting a light behind the open windows and doors lights up the space nicely.

Highlighted Customer Reviews


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Russell reviewed Richard Sellmer Advent Calendar - Original
5 star rating
Very nice calendar. Wonderful Christmas
Review by Russell review stating Very nice calendar. Wonderful Christmas
Very nice calendar. Wonderful Christmas item.
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Susan B. reviewed Richard Sellmer Advent Calendar - Original
5 star rating
Advent Calendar
Review by Susan B. review stating Advent Calendar
This is the advent calendar my sisters and I grew up with and I was thrilled to finally find it again! We used to take turns opening the doors and windows. My birthday is 12/18 and I enjoyed being able to open 2 parts of a window and a door as well on that day!
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CHERYL K. reviewed Richard Sellmer Advent Calendar - Original
5 star rating
LOVE IT! I GAVE IT
Review by CHERYL K. review stating LOVE IT! I GAVE IT
LOVE IT! I GAVE IT AS GIFTS LAST YEAR AS WELL AND IT WAS A BIG SUCCESS. IT CAN BE USED YEAR AFTER YEAR.
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