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The ‘magical’ advent calendar that’s as big as a town hall : NPR

The ‘world’s largest’ advent calendar attracts tens of thousands of people from all over the world to a small town in Germany. The town of Gegenbach, Germany, turns its town hall into a giant advent calendar each December. Hubert Grimmig/Kultur- und Tourismus GmbH Gegenbach hide caption toggle caption Hubert Grimmig/Kultur- und Tourismus GmbH Gegenbach Advent

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Lifestyle

You don’t have to celebrate Christmas to experience the spiritual benefits of Advent

Ellen O’Brian hadn’t bought a candy-filled advent calendar in years, but when she saw the festive cardboard box with little numbered panels in her local natural foods store, she couldn’t resist. “It’s put out by a chocolate maker called Divine, and it’s dark chocolate for the dark time of the year,” said O’Brian, founder of

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Business

Advent International Eyes Controlling Stake In VIP Industries, Promoters Revive Sale Talks: Report

Last Updated:November 21, 2024, 11:13 IST The promoters, holding a 51.74% stake in VIP Industries, have reportedly put their entire stake up for sale. The development revives sale discussions initiated nearly a year ago by the Dilip Piramal-led promoter group. (Representative image) Global private equity firm Advent International is reportedly in advanced discussions to acquire

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Business

Are luxury beauty advent calendars a rip-off?

Getty Images They’re all over your TikTok and Instagram – people unboxing the latest extravagant beauty advent calendar. Influencers excitedly wonder what eyeliner, serum or hand cream will be behind door one, and gush over the beautiful box it has come in. But are these products, which can cost hundreds of pounds, actually worth the

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