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Advent calendars for your Desktop, Dashboard, or browser, Advent is the beginning of the new year for the Christian Church, and it has been a tradition (that seems to be more popular than ever recently) to make or buy Advent calendars to mark the days leading up to Christmas. Usually these calendars have twenty-four windows. It is also possible to enjoy an Advent calendar on your Mac, iPhone, or iPod touch. 25 Days of Christmas - not just 12!

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