Advent calendars are full of small gifts to countdown to Christmas. Here’s how to make an advent calendar that your loved one will enjoy this year.

Make one of these DIY advent calendars for Christmas this year! It's the best way to count down the days until Santa visits your house.

Candy filled Advent calendars are fun, but a traditional Advent practice before and after Christmas can deepen the experience of the holiday season.

Advent calendars have a long and storied history, with origins dating back to the German Lutherans of the 19th century; they became popular among children in the US in the mid-20th century.