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Inside Europe: What's in those Advent Calendars?

December 21, 2017

The Advent Calendar is a 19th century German Christmas tradition that has spread all over the world. But it’s no longer just about lighting candles or unwrapping a different chocolate a day. Advent Calendars have become quite the consumer must-have – often costing hundreds or even thousands of euros. Nik Martin has more on the current advent craze in the UK this Christmas.

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