Advent calendars are popular among Christian church-goers in the Western world, but the idea dates back to the fourth century. Scholars believe that four-week period beginning on the Sunday closest to ...

During Advent, everyone who celebrates Christmas looks forward to a small daily surprise from the Advent calendar. Self-filled calendars are especially exciting. The challenge for the gift-giver: What ...

The first day of Advent is just a little over a month away and there is still time to add some extra fun to your Christmas countdown. From LEGO to The Woobles, here are five ideas for this year’s ...

Christmas is the most joyous and exciting time of the year for families. The festivities don't end with Christmas Eve, but last for almost the whole month of December, as families prepare to welcome ...

From pet-friendly advent calendar picks to foodie favorites, these unexpected countdowns from LEGO, Petco, OPI, and more are already stealing the spotlight. By Camila Quimper Dec 03, 2025 10:00 PMTags ...

Spirit-based Advent calendars have steadily grown in popularity over the last decade. They started in Great Britain but are increasingly popular in the US. The calendars feature a shot of spirit for ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Advent calendars are popular among Christian church-goers in the Western world, but the idea dates back to the fourth century.