Advent calendars are popular, often containing chocolates or even luxury goods. But what are they and where did they originate? Here's how the faithful use them to prepare for Christmas.

I compiled my favorite Advent calendars of the year from brands like Bonne Maman and Lego so you can count down the days until Christmas.

Advent calendars come in many forms, even catering to adults with small bottles of wine or whiskey instead of chocolate, but how did the tradition begin?

Until recently, Advent calendars were predictable – a basic cardboard box with a piece of barely passable chocolate behind each numbered flap. How did this quiet holiday tradition explode into a ...

The best Advent calendars of 2025 are already being released, and now’s the time to buy. We found Advent calendars featuring ...

Every year, Lego launches a new wave of Advent calendars to count down to the holiday season. Packed with festive versions of iconic minifigures and other holiday-themed builds, they’re some of my ...