Advent calendars are used to count down from Dec. 1 to Christmas. According to the Encyclopedia ... The toy-based ones include Pokemon ($39.99), Bluey ($19.99) and Squishmallows ($29.99).

What once started as a simple way to mark the days leading up to Christmas Day has now become a booming business. Advent calendars have been around for ... Some of the brands are Disney, Pokemon, ...