Advent Calendar | Season 1 | Episode 11 | December 11 | Amy Dallis
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The history of several traditional Christmas foods is traced in the eleventh episode of this series: fruitcake; figgy pudding; Christmas cookies, especially gingerbread cookies; and gingerbread houses. Also in this episode, we learn that in France at the last meal of Advent, thirteen desserts are served, one for Christ and each of the twelve disciples.
Ever wonder why we celebrate Christmas the way we do. Why do we give gifts, hang mistletoe, decorate Christmas trees? How did Santa, Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer, and The Nutcracker become Christmas traditions? Learn the origins of these and many other Christmas traditions on this single DVD the whole family will enjoy. The Advent Calendar on DVD contains 25 mini-documentaries (each between 3 to 4 minutes) that take viewers on an entertaining yet informative journey through the Advent season. Just pop the DVD into your player each night of December, then gather around and watch the fun. Make this Christmas season special with the Advent Calendar on DVD.
Director: Tom Dallis
Starring: Amy Dallis