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The Advent Calendar is a German tradition in which spiritual preparation is done to move ‘from darkness to light’ by opening a small window every day for 24 days before Christmas. This festival has started in Germany from 30 November 2025. This tradition is based on famous sentences of Indian philosophy. ‘from darkness, lead me to light’ It resonates deeply with the world, where man journeys towards the light within by adding a little light, a little reflection and a little hope to each day.
Advent Calendar: Cultural Heritage of Germany
The Advent calendar originated in 19th century Germany to teach children the joy of waiting and coming to Christmas. Initially families used to make 24 chalk marks on the wall, then later candles were lit. In 1903 Gerhard Lang created the first printed Advent calendar, consisting of 24 small windows that contained a message, picture or small candy for each day.
From here this tradition became the cultural identity of Germany. It’s not just a calendar, but a Ritual adding a little meaning to every day, a small celebration of waiting, peace and hope.
from darkness, lead me to light: Basic message of Indian philosophy
This great sentence of the Upanishads, ‘Tamaso Ma Jyotirgamaya’ has a very deep philosophy ‘Take us from darkness to light.’ The darkness here is not just external darkness, but,
- confusion of mind
- Worry
- ignorance
- Restlessness
- Symbol of chaos.
Light here means clarity, knowledge, patience, hope and self-illumination. Indian philosophy says that man’s entire spiritual journey is completed by ‘gradually moving towards the light’.
common spiritual stream of two traditions
1- The idea of ’patience and daily progress’ in both
The Advent Calendar says, open a window to each day, find a little joy, and move on. Indian philosophy says that daily practice is the foundation of change. Both tell the same truth, small steps lead to greater light.
2- The journey from darkness to light, a shared spiritual language
Both Advent candles and Advent windows are visual representations of this journey. In the same way, ‘Jyotirgamaya’ of the Upanishads is an internal journey to remove the darkness of the mind.
3- Making waiting sacred
Advent Calendar turns waiting into joy and meaning. Even in Indian philosophy, ‘preparation’ before every festival like Navratri, Diwali, Shivratri is a part of worship.
4- Emotional connection of family and community
Advent Calendar in Germany brings warmth to homes. In India too, the basis of collective festivals is preparation and unity.
Why is this connection important in the modern age?
In today’s digital and fast life, people
- mental pressure
- Loneliness
- emotional fatigue
- Are facing stress.
In such a situation, both traditions show the path of mental stability, the path of living slowly, and the opportunity to create meaning in every day. Scientific research shows that rituals reduce anxiety and increase emotional well-being. Advent Calendar is a gentle ritual and ‘Tamso Ma Jyotirgamaya’ is a timeless mental guidance. This is ‘Light is a daily practice.’ Is.
Advent Calendar and ‘Tamso Ma Jyotirgamaya’ are from different cultures, but their message is the same, moving from darkness to light. This beautiful tradition of Germany and this philosophical sentence of India, together remind us that light never comes suddenly, it is born from small things.
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