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Away in a Manger Advent Calendar

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I wasn't sure what to expect from this, but we love it! (our son is 5) Behind each flap is a picture and a part of the Christmas story... 1 "A long long time ago in Judea" 2 "Caesar Augustus issued a decree" 3 "That all the world shall be taxed" The calendar itself is pretty thin/flimsy, but this has not been a problem for us.

I was looking for quality advent calendars like the ones my Grandmother used to send us every year. I bought this one, and one with a less religious woodland scene. They are both beautiful. They are each large (11 x 14?) quality images and constructed well on heavy guage cardboard. Neither of them have a built-in piece that flips out so you can stand them up (like a picture frame) but, we just lean it up against the wall on the sideboard. I was VERY pleased with both calendars, especially after being disspointed that NONE of the stores in my aread seem to cary them, or even knew what I meant when I inquired about an "advent calendar" (wow!).

Growing up, I was given an advent calendar every year for Christmas. Most of these advent calendars were just paper doors with pictures behind them, sometimes part of a story. I've heard of advent calendars with chocolate or other items behind the doors, but for me, opening a door each day in anticipation of Christmas was enough.

This calendar was nice and sturdy paper, not as flimsy as some I've seen recently. It has a stand in the back so it can be stood upright on a table or shelf. The artwork is beautiful, and the family I gave it to thought it was a lovely addition to their holiday decorations. Behind each door is not only a picture, but a small part of the Christmas story. When all of the doors have been opened, the full story can be read, making it much more interesting than just a series of pictures.

I wanted to do an advent calendar with my children this year. This was the only one I could find on amazon.com that didn't have a secular picture on the front, so I went with it.

Here are some things about it,
- The doors are tough to close and keep shut (for next year)
- Some of the facts aren't exactly biblical
- The entire Christmas story isn't told. e.g. No wise men!

I'm writing out what is behind each door, so you can make a better decision.

1. A long, long time ago in Judea,
2. Caesar Augustus issued a decree
3. that all the world should be taxed
4. and everyone must go to the city of his birth
5. to be counted
6. Joseph and Mary, who lived in Galilee, in the city of Nazareth, had to journey to Bethlehem, where Joseph had been born.
7. Mary packed a bundle for the journey
8. Joseph fetched the donkey
9. and they set off for Bethlehem
10. It was a long journey
11. Mary, who was expecting her first baby soon, rode on the donkey whenever she grew tired.
12. How happy they were to see in the distance Bethlehem at last!
13. When they reached Bethlehem, Joseph set about trying to find a place for them to stay.
14. He went from door
15. to door
16. But all the inns were full.
17. One kind innkeeper offered them shelter in his humble stable.
18. Gratefully, Joseph and Mary hurried through the dark night to the stable.
19. They shared the stable with a donkey and an ox
20. Joseph lit a lamp
21. Mary laid fresh straw in the manger.
22. Creatures large and small made their way to Bethlehem
23. Everyone followed the shining star to a humble stable.
24. And there, on this holy night, the baby Jesus was born. Mary wrapped the baby in swaddling clothes and laid Him in a manger. There were shepherds in the fields tending their sheep, and an angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the lord shone round them. And the angel said, Fear not, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy. For unto you is born this day a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. Then before them appeared a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peach good will toward men."

I ordered for our grandchildren and received very quickly. I do not wish chocolate or candy in them and prefer a Biblical theme so these are perfect for us.

It is so wonderful to have an advent calender without choclate. It's heartwarming to know my child can be excited by something other than candy. This calender tells the Nativity story piece by piece each day.

My four year old loved it and so did I.

My kids were excited to open a flap each day during Advent to "add on" to the story. Good enough quality for a one time use. I would recommend.

Pretty little calendar, our kids really enjoyed it. I remember the beautiful advent calendars we always had as a child, and I was pleased to find this more traditional one.

We really loved this calendar. It tells the Christmas story, with one line in the story behind each day's flap. As you open them in sequence, the story unfolds. Both my boys (age 4 & 7) would ask to hear the story up to where we had left off. We still have the calendar up and read it occasionally all the way through. It is a fun way to prepare for Christmas.

I had just recieved this beautiful advent calander today,great timing i might add. it came in perfect condition and is stunning. my two year old twins absolutely love it! we cannot wait to open the tabs each night! thank you for a great product