The 'magical' advent calendar that's as big as a town hall

Each December, the town of Gegenbach, Germany, transforms its town hall into a giant advent calendar, with a new window revealing a picture each evening. The tradition began in the 1990s as a way to attract more visitors during the winter months, and now draws between 100,000 and 220,000 people annually to view the “world’s largest” advent calendar and enjoy the surrounding Christmas market. The art displayed rotates each year, with this year’s feature being the work of German illustrator Olaf Hajek, creating a festive and community-driven atmosphere for all who attend.

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