The Laboratory

 Three pictures for you today, you are being spoilt. Hope they cheer you up ready for the weekend! A 1980 East German advent calendar, designed by Thomas Schallnau, depicting Santa arriving by helicopter on the roof of a block of flats. What does Santa use to drain his sprouts? An Advent COLANDER! Ho ho ho! And finally, a little bit of politics from Mr Michael Spicer:

As with previous Saturdays I wanted to do a round-up of other Advent Calendars. Unfortunately I couldn't find any amusing ones. So instead please be upstanding for ... the Advent Colander!  If that wasn't entertaining enough, you have two fun activities to carry you through this long and rainy weekend. First up is a game that promises to "Reveal Your Inner Goddess". Don't ask me any more, I've no idea about anything to do with this: For more family-suitable fun, download this Krispy Kreme fun sheet - there's colouring in and a wordsearch to do!