In Germany and many other European countries, the magic of Christmas starts on the first of December. That's when most children - and many grown-ups - get their advent calendar.

Traditionally, advent calendars help in the long count-down until Christmas. Each day, you get to open a new door or a new small present.

Today, advent calendars take on many shapes and sizes. And in this virtual world of the internet, DW-WORLD has its own online version of the advent calendar.

Below you will find links to all stories that we have published so far this month.