Giant Advent Calendar Transforms Town Hall into Holiday Wonderland

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Giant Advent Calendar Transforms Town Hall into Holiday Wonderland
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The town of Gegenbach, Germany, transforms its town hall into the 'world's largest' advent calendar each December, attracting over 100,000 visitors. This tradition, which began in the 1990s to boost winter tourism, features a new artwork behind each of the 24 windows, with past displays including works by Marc Chagall and Andy Warhol. The event, which also includes a Christmas market, aims to spread holiday spirit and bring people together.

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