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As we officially enter December, the festive spirit is truly kicking in, particularly with the help of Advent calendars that allow us to stylishly count down to Christmas ; however, it may floor you to learn that these calendars haven't always been filled with chocolate for us to enjoy during the festive season.
In fact, come December 1, we should probably be expressing our gratitude to a particular brand. Without this chocolate company, we might not have the pleasure of savouring a tasty treat each day. The story behind why chocolate became such an integral part of the festive countdown is only now being discovered by many, and it might just catch you off guard.
The subject recently surfaced on Reddit when users began discussing Advent calendars. One user queried: "Do

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