That's why Advent calendars are also a great joy for adults.

Advent calendars are a beautiful, festive timepiece for young and old. Not only children, but also adults increasingly enjoy the attractive art objects made of paper. Collecting nostalgic and special Advent calendars is becoming particularly popular among adults and brings childhood memories to life. 

As the oldest Advent calendar publisher in the world, Richard Sellmer Verlag offers a large collection of historical Advent calendars. Among them is the first Advent calendar after World War II. Advent calendars that are suitable for adults due to their sophisticated designs, and not necessarily for children. There are also Advent calendars for adults that do not contain chocolate but are made of paper. Browse through our selection, you will find many reprints of old Christmas calendars; with lovingly designed patterns and beautiful motifs. Immerse yourself in a Christmas world of bygone times.

Also visit our online museum and immerse yourself in a unique Christmas world. There we showcase various antique designs that are no longer available for purchase and that you can only find with us. Our publishing house has been family-owned since its founding, and our extensive archive practically includes all the Advent calendars that have ever existed in the Richard Sellmer Verlag. Company history offers various interesting details about the development of the Advent calendar and our publishing house.

Advent calendars have meanwhile become a coveted collectible. 

"Advent calendars for adults are also popular decorations during the Christmas season and complete your Christmas decor."

"Perhaps our website can help you enhance your collection with one or another beautiful Advent calendar. You can also find our publisher directory with all Advent calendars on our website."

"Regarding the topic of Advent calendars, there is also various literature that we do not want to withhold from you:"

• Advent Calendar Through the Ages, Markus Mergenthaler, J.H. Röll Publishing
• Advent calendar, Esther Gajek, Süddeutscher Verlag