It’s fair to say that Advent calendars are having a bit of a moment. Their origins date back to 19th-century Germany, where devout Protestants would mark each day of Advent by burning a candle or ...

In our experience, holiday magic doesn’t have to stop once the little kid years are over. While it’s already December and within the 24-day timespan of many Advent calendars, the good ones are still ...

We rounded up the best advent calendars of 2025, which include holiday candles, luxe beauty products and gourmet chocolates—some of which we tried firsthand.

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Desiree DeNunzio is the gift guide editor for CNET's Commerce team. When she's not writing and editing, she's either hiking through the redwoods or curled up with a good book and a lazy dog. Expertise ...

If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Treat yourself and others to gifts all December Target (4) Consider Target’s advent calendars your permission to start celebrating the ...

Just like Christmas music and holiday decorations before Halloween, you may think it’s too early to be talking about advent calendars. Many of the most coveted calendars, however, sell out by ...

If you’ve got a hectic schedule or like to plan things, a calendar app can help you manage time and improve productivity. That said, with hundreds of apps available on the App Store, it can be ...

Many retailers have already released their 2025 holiday Advent calendars for purchase. Advent calendars are available in various themes, including beauty, food, and pop culture like Lego Star Wars.