English Advent Calendar: Day 1
🎁 Welcome to my English Advent Calendar! I’ll be posting a blog entry every day this month up until Christmas! It’s going to be filled with collaborations of friends, family, my English students and fellow online English teachers. 🎁
What is an advent calendar?
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What is an advent calendar? 🧐
An advent calendar is a special calendar used to count the days of Advent, a religious observance in preparation for Christmas. The word "advent" comes from the Latin word "adventus," meaning "coming" or "arrival." Advent usually starts on the fourth Sunday before Christmas Day, which can range from November 27 to December 3, and lasts for 24 days.
The traditional advent calendar is a decorative piece with 24 small doors or windows, one for each day leading up to Christmas. Each door is typically opened to reveal a small gift, chocolate, or a festive image. Some modern advent calendars may have pockets, drawers, or other compartments with surprises behind each one. The purpose of the advent calendar is to build anticipation and excitement for Christmas by counting down the days until the arrival of the holiday.
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👀 Video Transcript 👀
“Hi, I’m Amy’s brother JJ and the word of the day is festivities! ”
festivities
The town was alive with the vibrant sights and sounds of the holiday festivities.
Families gathered in the park to enjoy the festivities of the summer carnival.
The streets were decorated with colourful lights and banners, setting the stage for the upcoming festivities.
As the clock struck midnight, the New Year's Eve festivities reached a crescendo of joy and celebration.
Local businesses participated in the community festivities by offering discounts and special promotions.
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