Either of a pair of dolls or figurines representing the infant Jesus and the Virgin Mary, and carried from door to door during Advent to collect money.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Christmas Book.
Definition of Advent image in US English:
Advent image
noun
historical
Either of a pair of dolls or figurines representing the infant Jesus and the Virgin Mary, and carried from door to door during Advent to collect money.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Christmas Book.