"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 ...

For many of us, Advent marks the beginning of the festive period and having a beautiful Advent calendar to count down the days is a lovely Christmas ritual that helps us get into the festive spirit.

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The countdown to Christmas is on, and what better way to build the excitement than with an Advent Calendar! I made mine out of mini envelopes and gift bags. You can make them ...

Image Credit: Dikushin Dmitry / Shutterstock. 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, ...

In some denominations, Advent is also celebrated by the lighting of an Advent wreath, which represents Jesus coming as a ...

First of all, forget what you know about the word “calendar.” Advent calendars aren’t confined the typical calendar size, and can take on many different shapes and sizes. An advent calendar has two ...

They say Christmas is a time for giving, which is undoubtedly true, but it's also a time for eating, drinking, and being very merry. Kick things off the right way every morning in December with these ...

Deck those halls, trim those trees and raise a glass of Christmas cheer, we’re inching closer to Christmas! But before you get too far ahead of yourself in putting up that holiday sparkle, do you know ...