Christmas is right around the corner, which means there's no better time than the present to decide on your advent calendar for this year's holiday. The earliest commercial advent calendars are said ...

An Advent calendar has a way of turning December into pure magic. Each little surprise adds a spark of excitement to even the busiest mornings. For kids, it’s like a daily dose of holiday wonder; for ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." As soon as December hits, the official (and long awaited) countdown to Christmas begins. So, make the ...

I love the classic cardboard Advent calendars you can buy for a couple bucks at the grocery store (who doesn't like getting a little piece of chocolate every day?) but I'm always fascinated when ...

'Tis the season for decking your halls (and trees, walls, doors... you get the picture). Sometimes using store-bought (or even more convenient – ordering them online) decorations is the way to go, but ...

Until recently, Advent calendars were predictable – a basic cardboard box with a piece of barely passable chocolate behind each numbered flap. How did this quiet holiday tradition explode into a ...