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

On Friday, people young and old started to take part in the holiday time tradition of the Advent calendar. So what is the story behind this time-honored tradition and how did it come to mainstream ...

ALDI released its batch of this season’s advent calendars Tuesday, sending loyal fans of the grocery chain rushing to grab the popular Christmas gifts before they sell out. This year’s lineup includes ...

Think advent calendars aren't worth the hype? Think again. These picks, inspired by your favorite TV shows and movies, are here to change your mind. Tyler Schoeber Oct. 30, 2024 at 5:26 p.m. PT ...

If you're looking to impress someone special this Christmas or just want to add a bit of bling to your jewellery box, then the best jewellery calendars need to be on your wishlist this year. Demand ...

From pet-friendly advent calendar picks to foodie favorites, these unexpected countdowns from LEGO, Petco, OPI, and more are already stealing the spotlight. By Camila Quimper Dec 03, 2025 10:00 PMTags ...

Aldi's popular advent calendars for the 2025 holiday season will go on sale starting November 5. This year's lineup features over 30 options, including calendars for wine, cheese, chocolate, and pets.

It would be easy to conclude that Advent calendars—usually with 25 compartments that reveal a treat, image or scripture, used to count down the days from Dec. 1 to Christmas Eve—represent just another ...

Concordia University provides funding as a founding partner of The Conversation CA. Universitié Concordia provides funding as a founding partner of The Conversation CA-FR. It would be easy to conclude ...