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.

"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 ...

The countdown to Christmas is one of the most magical parts of the holiday season, and advent calendars make it even more special. But if you don’t know already, store-bought calendars can be pricey, ...

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 ...

SAINT PETERSBURG, Fla. — If Advent calendars are a part of your holiday tradition, the sisters behind Pretty Life Girls blog have the perfect craft for you! Sam and Liz showed us three fun DIY Advent ...

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 ...

'Tis the season for decking your halls (and trees, walls, doors... you get the picture). Sometimes using store-bought (or even more convenient – ordering them online) decorations is the way to go, but ...