"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 ...

It’s hard to wait for the holidays to arrive — especially when you’re a kid. But Advent calendars can be a fun way to count down as a family, while sprinkling in small bits of whimsy along the way. In ...

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 ...