"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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Advent calendars are popular among Christian church-goers in the Western world, but the idea dates back to the fourth century.

Spirit-based Advent calendars have steadily grown in popularity over the last decade. They started in Great Britain but are increasingly popular in the US. The calendars feature a shot of spirit for ...