The Advent-calendar elves are working overtime this holiday season. There are over 70 Advent calendars worth getting now (compared to the 20-plus in our early roundup last year). Already, you can buy ...

When you were a kid, an advent calendar, maybe filled with some tiny toys or chalky chocolate candies, might have been an annual tradition. But while your nostalgia for the ritual may be holding on ...

One of the best ways to make the entire month of December feel magical is with an Advent calendar, and ‘tis the season already. The best Advent calendars for teens sell out well before Dec. 1, so ...

I get to test all kinds of gifts year-round in my role here at CNN Underscored, but if I have one vice that I have a little too much fun testing, it’s chocolate. No matter what types of gifts I ...

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Flaviar’s whiskey Advent calendar sells out early every year, and for good reason. The set includes a delicious assortment of rarities from around the world, with generous vials of each. The 2026 ...

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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 ...

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