The modern-day Advent calendar doesn't quite cover the days' Advent is observed and usually starts on Dec. 1. Calendars help herald the arrival of Christmas by marking each day with something like ...

These calendars offer a daily dose of surprise and joy, making the countdown to Christmas even more exciting. Whether you’re after sweet treats, beauty finds, or something more unique, Advent ...

By clicking Sign up, you agree to our privacy policy. Growing up, we had Advent calendars, but they were gentle things, always about Jesus, with a Bible verse perhaps, a short prayer or a picture.

Few things in life bring more holiday joy than a good advent calendar. Whether you're into skincare and beauty advent calendars, sets brimming with chocolate or have your eye on one of these NSFW gift ...

This delightful stand-up calendar with its Margaret Tarrant Nativity scene might hit the sweet spot, placating the older generation, as well as satiating a child’s sweet tooth. Each window tells the ...

Advent calendars are popular, often containing chocolates or even luxury goods. But what are they and where did they originate? Here's how the faithful use them to prepare for Christmas.

Most of the time, the days leading up to Christmas were marked by Bible readings or pieces from the Christian Christmas story. As times changed, so did the Advent calendar.

The Advent calendar is specifically a German Advent tradition. During the 19th century, German Lutherans helped their children countdown the days to Christmas by chalking another mark on the door ...

Jim Carrey stars as the Grinch in How the Grinch Stole Christmas. AP/Universal Studios Where once Advent calendars were little more than 24 tiny perforated cardboard doors with middle-of-the-road ...

With 24 tiny drawers to open each day, the advent calendar is brimming with opulent candles, iconic fragrances, body lotions, hand creams, an extra-exclusive Christmas ornament and more.

It's almost time for the 2024 Advent season. Here's more about the traditions that lead up to the Christmas holiday and how we got the calendars.