About The Nativity Advent Calendar
For families who want their Advent calendar to stay close to the heart of the Christmas story, this nativity advent calendar offers a classic, reverent depiction of the scene at Bethlehem. A wooden stable stands at the center of the illustration, lit warmly from within, where Mary and Joseph kneel beside the manger as a donkey and ox look on. Above the stable, two angels unfurl a banner reading “Gloria in Excelsis Deo et Pax Hominibus in Terra,” while a third angel looks on from below, all beneath a brilliant star streaking down through a deep blue, star-filled sky.
Gathered around the stable are the figures most associated with the nativity story — the Three Wise Men in their rich robes of blue, green, and gold, bearing gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh, along with shepherds, a small flock of sheep, kneeling children, and an angel holding a lantern to light the scene. Palm trees and the silhouette of an ancient city rise in the background, grounding the illustration in its Bethlehem setting. The painting style is soft and traditional, closer to a religious artwork than a playful holiday scene, which makes it especially well suited to families who view Advent as a season of quiet reflection.
Numbered openings are tucked subtly into the stable’s wooden beams, the stone courtyard below, and the night sky above, so the nativity scene gradually reveals itself across all twenty-four days of December rather than all at once. It is a calendar meant to be returned to slowly, with each opened window adding another piece to a scene families will recognize from generations of Christmas tradition.
As with all genuine Korsch Verlag calendars, this one is printed in Germany to the same exacting standard the publisher has built its reputation on — rich color, fine detail, and the kind of timeless, old-world illustration style that has made German Advent calendars a holiday tradition for generations.
Features
- Authentic Korsch Verlag Advent calendar, Made in Germany
- Traditional hand-painted nativity scene with the Holy Family, Wise Men, and angels
- 24 numbered openings worked into the stable, courtyard, and night sky
- Reverent, classic illustration style suited to religious Advent traditions
- Latin banner text, “Gloria in Excelsis Deo”
- Folds flat for easy storage between seasons
Perfect For
- Families observing a faith-centered Advent tradition
- Churches, religious education classrooms, or gift-giving within a congregation
- Collectors of authentic German Advent calendars
- Wall or door display alongside other holiday décor
- Gifting alongside other nativity sets or religious Christmas keepsakes
Package Details
- Dimensions: 8″H x 11.5″W x .1″D
- Style: Glitter-dusted paper Advent calendar, 24 numbered openings
- Made in Germany by Korsch Verlag
Authentic German Advent Tradition
This Korsch Verlag Advent calendar reflects the same German publishing tradition that has shaped Advent calendars since the format was first popularized in early 20th-century Germany — fine printing, hand-illustrated artwork, and a sense of storytelling that turns the countdown to Christmas into something to look forward to each day. To learn more about the history behind this tradition, explore our guide to the history of German Advent calendars.
