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In this *Martin & Sylvia's Audio Advent Calendar* story, "Woodshed Theater," today’s Advent Card provides costumes and an idea that transforms into a Woodshed Theater production called “The King and The Beggar Have Christmas,” featuring Martin and Sylvia!

In this *Martin & Sylvia's Audio Advent Calendar* story, "Downtown," Martin, Sylvia, Momma and Daddy go downtown to look at the holiday window displays, and are delighted to find something… well, surprising in one of them.

In this *Martin & Sylvia's Audio Advent Calendar* story, "Forest Treasures," Sylvia has a hard time finding acorn caps that she needs for Momma’s gift. Then brother and sister are invited on an Advent Nature Scavenger hunt where they find all sorts of treasures – including acorn caps!

In this *Martin & Sylvia's Audio Advent Calendar* story, "Good Ol'Dog," Brother and sister want to make Christmas gifts for their pets Pickles and Billbill. It is easy to think of a good gift for their kitty, but what do you give a good ol’ dog?

In this *Martin & Sylvia's Audio Advent Calendar story*, "Silly Chickens", it is a very silly day filled with jokes and funny stories. But nothing is as surprising and silly as what they discover later in the chicken coop!

In this *Martin & Sylvia's Audio Advent Calendar* story, "Busy Day," today is a busy day for Momma and Daddy, and Martin and Sylvia join them downtown. Brother and sister continue to look for the Advent Card but are surprised by who eventually gives it to them.

In this *Martin & Sylvia's Audio Advent Calendar* story, "Christmas Cards," in their daily lesson, Martin and Sylvia experience the Advent magic of “watching and waiting.” They receive four gifts that set them up for a holiday activity!

In this *Martin & Sylvia's Audio Advent Calendar* story, "The Fairies' Advent," it is a quiet, magical sort of morning for Sylvia and she decides to focus her day on the quietest, most magical folk in her life: the fairies!

In this *Martin & Sylvia's Audio Advent Calendar* story, "The Angel," Sylvia is feeling envious of her friend Sofia because she is going to play the angel in the Christmas play. Luckily the day’s Advent card has a gentle message for her.

In this *Martin & Sylvia's Audio Advent Calendar* story, "Caroling," Martin is hesitant about caroling, when he learns that they will be going to a senior living home to sing to the residents. But when they arrive, he is surprised and delighted by what he discovers.