Although Advent calendars have become hot-ticket items, they still reflect their ancient Christian meaning, writes Matthew Robert Anderson.

Advent calendars are a well-established Christmas tradition, but are they inherently wasteful - or are they adapting to a ...

Advent calendars have certainly changed over the years. Gone are the days of simple cardboard doors opening to show winter scenes and symbols: a robin, a sprig of mistletoe, children ice skating. Now ...

Amazon is selling an 850g bar of Cadbury Dairy Milk for just £10.50, a 25% saving that beats Tesco's £11.50 price, with free ...

If you’re in search of some much-needed holiday cooking inspiration, let Meghan Markle help you. The Duchess of Sussex’s ...

TWAS the night before Christmas, and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. Well, that’s the ...

Dover Park Primary School pupils have supported the Isle of Wight Food Bank by taking part in a Reverse Advent Calendar ...

Let's get real: Kids like, no, love presents, and Santa and Christmastime is magical because he brings them their ...

At Christmas, our usual habits go out the window and we end up eating our Advent Calendar for breakfast. However, if you want ...

You have to give the same present to everyone for the rest of your life. What is it? A book. Maybe a Seamus Heaney. I like to ...

Elves Elton, Joey Marshmallow, Chef Custard and Chris Mouse are on hand to help the main man (Santa) meet families on the ...

Around this time of year, many churches offer quiet, reflective services, sometimes known as "Blue Christmas" or "longest night" services. These are for all who, for whatever reason, find the long, ...