Advent, Advent, how time flies. The wonderful weeks of anticipation are just around the corner again. The scent of cloves, cinnamon and oranges is in the air, Father Christmas, Grittibänz and cinnamon stars are in high season. And because anticipation is the greatest joy, you enjoy the Advent season and devote yourself fully to the Advent preparations. Let everyday life return next year.

ADVENT CALENDAR FOR YOUNG AND OLD

However, the Advent season is also a tough test for Kids's patience. Once the wish list for Father Christmas has been written, the little ones have no choice but to wait. Fortunately, there are Advent calendars that shorten the wait and spare parents the daily question "When is Christmas at last?". The first Advent calendar was invented by a German mother in the 19th century. She baked her son 24 cookies and sewed them onto a cardboard box. Inspired by his mother's idea, Gerhard Lang printed the first Advent calendar in 1908. The Munich native was now an adult and worked as a lithographer. His calendar did not contain any sweets, but instead contained 24 colourful pictures that Kids could cut out and stick on. In the 1950s, models with little doors and sweets became widespread. Today, Advent calendars to fill yourself are particularly popular. At your Christmas and Advent specialist Globus, you will find pretty little bags and thousands of little Advent ideas to put together a very personalised calendar. Whatever is hidden in your Advent calendar - whetherChocolate, small surprises or a kiss captured on paper - it turns every day of Advent into a small celebration. Then as now. And it's not just the little ones who are happy about it.

ILLUMINATING ADVENT DECORATIONS

Advent calendars are also a delight as a decorative hanging gift. Draped over the bed, dangling from a door frame or window, the pretty bags are an atmospheric Advent decoration. And because nothing gets you in the mood for the festive season, decorate them with beautiful ribbons, baubles and tree figurines. Be inspired by the exclusive selection of Advent decorations at Globus. AlsoFairy lights make their grand entrance during Advent. Christmas is the festival of neighbourly love, and that starts with the lighting. Because it is the interplay of the many garlands, light curtains and illuminated animals in the gardens and on the balconies that transforms the neighbourhood into a Christmas wonderland.

MAGICAL ADVENT WINDOWS

When the temperature drops below zero, nature also demonstrates its decorative talent and decorates our windows with ice flowers. If you don't want to rely on the mood of Peter, you can enchant the façade yourself with a colourful Advent window. All you need is paper, glue, scissors, eager Kids's hands and imagination.

WREATH THE ADVENT SEASON

The Advent wreath stands for four weeks of anticipation. Who doesn't fondly remember the festive moment when the first candle was lit on the first Sunday of Advent?Candle has been lit? The official sign that the countdown to the big Christmas showdown has begun. That's why the Advent wreath belongs in the Christmas season like Father Christmas and mulled wine. After all, it's the traditions that give the Advent season its magic. However, the look of your Advent wreath does not necessarily have to be traditional. Purists like four candles in simple stands. Romantics like bows, lots of baubles and decorated candles, while individualists combine unusual Christmas tree figures with the Advent candles. At Globus you will find the rightAccessories for your very own personalised Advent wreath: candles, bows, ribbons, baubles, Christmas tree figures and much more.

FROM THE DRUIDS INTO ADVENT

If you like natural Advent decorations, hang up some mistletoe. If two lovers kiss under it, their love will last forever. At least that's the legend and the hope of romantic couples. The origin of this custom, which is now widespread in Switzerland, large parts of Europe and the USA, has not been conclusively clarified. The only thing that is clear is that mistletoe was sacred to the Gaulish druids due to its healing powers.

ADVENT DINNER AND OTHER CULINARY HIGHLIGHTS

Advent used to be a time of fasting. Today, fortunately, it is all about culinary delights. Invitations to Advent dinners and cosy Advent aperitifs beckon. However, Advent is also a time to linger and enjoy good conversation with family and friends. Stroll through a Christmas market together and enjoy the hustle and bustle. The evening may be cold, your breath freezing in the air, your hands buried deep in your coat pockets. With the lovely thought of soon being back in the warmth and looking forward to the festival of festivities, the festival of love: Christmas.