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It’s hard to wait for the holidays to arrive — especially when you’re a kid. But Advent calendars can be a fun way to count down as a family, while sprinkling in small bits of whimsy along the way. In ...

Got little fans of Halloween living in your home? Then you’ll want to take a look at these festive Halloween Advent calendars that will count down and build anticipation for the spooky holiday. If ...

We take a look at a raft of advent calendar-inspired books for young readers featuring open-a-chapter-a-day anticipation.

Advent Calendars for kids and adults are on sale from multiple retailers including Fisher-Price, Mini Brands Disney Minis, National Geographic, Godiva, Harry & David, Peanuts, fidget calendars, tea, ...

Christmas might seem like a lifetime away but it really isn't; if you've been shopping on the high street recently, you'll have spotted the Christmas jumpers and decorations already taking up space on ...

In our advice column, “Ask the Strategist,” we take your most burning shopping questions and survey friends, call up experts, and draw on our own personal experience to answer them. If you have an ...

In the secular world, Advent calendars come in all shapes and sizes — wall hangings with windows to lift, boxes of chocolates to be eaten one at a time... but THIS! This is my personal favorite.

The Independent and Yahoo will earn a commission from purchases made via links in this article. Pricing and availability are subject to change. For kids, the countdown to Christmas is almost as ...

From Target and Barnes & Noble to Ulta and Mardel, find Advent calendars in Midland for kids, adults and pets, in-store and ...

Most of the time, Advent calendars involve opening a little cardboard window and devouring a piece of candy in one quick bite. And that's great but it's also fun when there's a longer interactive ...

In our hunt for the best chocolate Advent calendars, our team was impressed by Lindt. Their Sweater Teddy Bear Advent calendar contains 32 delicious milk chocolate treats tucked away in an adorable ...