Winter Castle German Advent Calendar Made in Germany by Richard Sellmer Verlag and is about 8.25 inches by 11.75 inches The detailed picture has 24 little doors to open. Each door has a little picture behind it. The tradition is to open one door each day from December 1 thru December 24. Children love to open a door a day as they count down to Christmas. The tradition of the advent calendar dates back to 1851 in the Protestant parts of Germany. This Paper Calendar does NOT come with Candy or Chocolate. Glitter accents.