Mary Lourdes Bonnici MBA

  🎄 DAY 89 • 89 DAYS TO CHRISTMAS The Advent Calendar — Opening a Little Door to Christmas By Mary Lourdes Bonnici A Tradition of Patience, Anticipation and Daily Joy Christmas Traditions, Stories & Festive Living A celebration of tradition, memory, culture, kindness and the timeless magic of Christmas. After yesterday’s journey into the Christmas Nativity Scene, Day 89 turns to another beloved tradition—one that transforms waiting into a daily ritual. The Advent calendar may look simple: twenty-four numbered doors, pockets, boxes or envelopes. Yet behind this familiar Christmas tradition lies a fascinating story about anticipation, childhood, faith and the human desire to make the journey toward Christmas meaningful. 1. What Is an Advent Calendar? An Advent calendar is traditionally used to count the days from 1 December to Christmas Eve, 24 December. Each day, one numbered section is opened. Depending on the calendar, it might reveal a picture, Bible verse...