Front Description
The wooden Advent Tree and first three four-pin sets were released on 31 Oct 2003 through the Disney Catalog and Disney Online only. Beginning on November 14th, the rest of the pins were available only as Disney Online exclusives. The tree cost $18.50, each of the six four-pin sets cost $24.50, and the final pin (#25 Tree Topper) was $8.50. The tree stands 15-1/2" tall.
"An heirloom-quality keepsake your family will enjoy for generations, the beautifully crafted Advent tree holds 25 pins -- one for each day until Christmas. Each spot on the wooden tree corresponds with a numbered pin in the series, so you'll always know where they go and can count down the advent in order. Pre-drilled holes by each number ensure the pins stay in place without the need for a pin back." The painted red base has "Merry Christmas" and "Season's Greetings" around the side. On the bottom is printed Season's Greetings, 75 Years Together, Pin Advent Calendar, Disney Catalog, Exclusive Pin Collection, ©Disney, and China.
The art for these pins was taken from various classic Mickey shorts and a Disney Studios Christmas card from the 1930s.
Films represented:
1933 Three Little Pigs (Silly Symphony)
1934 The Orphans’ Benefit
1935 The Tortoise and the Hare (Silly Symphony)
1935 On Ice
1936 Elmer Elephant
1935 Disney Studios Christmas Card
For a complete list of 2003 CHRISTMAS ADVENT TREE pins, click here.
