Chocolate Advent Calendars

[scoobysoo]

When were there introduced?

Thanks

[brachiopod]

Was thinking along the same line myself, scoobysoo.

As I opened the fifth window for my 15 month-old son this morning, I though 'is it possible to buy an Advent Calender without chocolate in it these days?'

 

In my day you opened a window.... and there was a little picture - that was it !

[natalie_1982]

We can't find any to buy round here - chocolate or not!

 

Only the crappy cheap chocolate.  I know the Xmas theme should not be centred around what choc you get each day, but I remember when I was little getting milky way, maltesa, mars bar ones, etc.

 

I'm sure there must be 'real' calendars around here somewhere but I'm certain there aren't half as many as there have been in other years.

 

Or maybe I'm growing up............. :(