"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 ...

Whether you're obsessed with your pet or adding to your fun sock collection, there's an advent calendar out there for you—but they're not always the most personal gifts, unless you make them yourself.

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.

Advent is observed in most Christian denominations as a time of preparation for the celebration of the birth of Christ at Christmas, as well as the return of Jesus at the Second Coming. On the ...