Advent is the English word that stems from the Latin adventus, meaning "arriving" but used especially for arrivals of a very important sort (per Etymonline). Advent generally refers to the weeks prior to Christmas, and most Advent calendars begin on December 1, when the countdown to Christmas begins. In Latin, the word is associated with glorious arrivals, often of a military sort (per Catholic Exchange). That sounds like an appropriate background for Aldi's Advent Calendars, which some would say are pretty glorious in their own right.
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