What's a better way to count down the days until Christmas than with ... pickles? Advent calendars are a popular way to count down to Christmas, with a surprise each day. More traditional Advent ...

The advent calendar, which eases anxiety by counting down those pesky 24 days until Christmas Eve, is as much a holiday tradition as the tree. Sure, you can buy one and save the crafting time, but ...

Religious practitioners say the spiritual practice of Advent can counteract the materialism of the Christmas season — whether or not you believe in God. An ancient tradition still honored in some ...

Food and kitchen advent calendars have leveled up. We’re talking real-deal keepsakes you’ll bring out every year, chef-y little pantry upgrades, cozy sips for slow nights, and kid calendars that turn ...

If you’ve never used an Advent calendar to count down to Christmas, you’re missing out! The calendars are a fun way to get into the holiday spirit by marking the days until Dec. 25 with a new little ...