To conserve paper, the production of Advent calendars ceased during World War II. They have become increasingly popular ever since. Today, there has been a significant sea change. Advent calendars are no longer simply a way to countdown to Christmas. They are often the first gift of the season. But just because advent calendars can cost the earth, containing toys, gin (for the adults, obviously!), or even jewellery – it doesn’t mean that they have to. Cute and Adorable: Our Christmas advent calendar with these cute little kawaii squishies is a delightful way to rejoice the Christmas celebrations. Get a new squishy toy from each surprise box every day from 1st to 24th December, and Santa mochi squishy at the end.

Amusing Christmas Countdown: Don’t let your Christmas countdown to be a formality. Color your Christmas celebrations with this vibrant advent calendar and its adorable kawaii squishies. The first ever printed advent calendar is thought to have been created at some point between 1902–1908. And you know what? Ask any child and they’ll tell you – the joy of the Advent calendar isn’t so much about what’s inside, as that what’s inside is unknown! So, why not get your Christmas gift shopping off to a sweet start, with a Swizzels Christmas Advent Calendar?

In 2007, the biggest Advent calendar ever made was created in London’s St. Pancras train station. It measured 232 feet and 11 inches tall, and 75 feet and 5 inches wide. At the time it was described as an ‘advert’ calendar to celebrate the station’s relaunch.

Some Advent calendars have 31 doors, taking you up to New Year’s Eve… But maybe don’t tell your kids that, otherwise you could have a long Google search ahead! Because, really, Advent isn’t about getting more/bigger/better. Whether Christmas, for you, is a religious celebration or about spending time with your family – maybe a bit of both – Advent is the countdown not the main event… Kind of like the bongs on New Year’s Eve. So, while an Advent calendar does make a wonderful pre-Christmas gift, it needn’t be an extravagant one. Advent originated as a time of fasting. Rather like Lent and Eastertide, in the 5th century CE monks began fasting thrice weekly in November to prepare for Christmas and Epiphany… It makes you wonder where the chocolate tradition came from!In Scandinavia there is also a tradition of having a calendar in the form of a radio show or TV show, with a new surprise revealed every day. Multipurpose Squishies: Not only for Christmas advent calendar and Christmas decorations but these cute little mochi squishies are also perfect to be used as sensory toys. Squeeze the soft squishy toy to release stress or carry as a soothing fun toy.