With December just a couple of weeks away, the holiday season is truly upon us. While tradition dictates that you should start an Advent Calendar on Dec. 1 and continue with it every day until Dec. 25 ...

Waiting is rarely easy for anyone, but it can be especially difficult for children. Watching the clock until recess, waiting in line at lunch, or taking turns with a favorite toy can stretch even the ...

Now that it's December, the Christmas season is truly upon us. While tradition dictates that you should start an Advent Calendar on Dec. 1 and continue with it every day until Dec. 25, modern Advent ...

People around the world celebrate Advent, the period of time each December where Christians prepare for Christmas and wait for the second coming of Jesus Christ. But if your knowledge of Advent begins ...

What’s not to love about advent calendars? From pet treats to beauty surprises, these festive finds make the countdown to Christmas even more fun. Here are the best ones to snag before they sell out.

If you feel like you’ve seen more than your fair share of advent calendars lately, you’re not alone. And yes, it does seem as if just about everyone makes one these days. Many modern advent calendars ...

During the holidays, Nativity scenes and Christmas trees decorate most Catholic homes, but what about Advent wreaths? Advent wreaths are traditionally made from evergreen branches and have four ...

Advent, from “adventus” in Latin meaning “coming,” is the season encompassing the four Sundays and weekdays leading up to Christmas, according to Britannica. In the Christian church calendar, Advent ...

The holiday season is so close that I can almost taste it — though that might just be because I've been busy trying out all the best Advent calendars of the year. It's always disappointing when you ...