"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 ...

A homemade Advent calendar is a lovely way to count down to Christmas, and makes an easy DIY Christmas project! Tuck a few of your family's favorite things inside embellished boxes tied up with string ...

I love the classic cardboard Advent calendars you can buy for a couple bucks at the grocery store (who doesn't like getting a little piece of chocolate every day?) but I'm always fascinated when ...

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Part of the joys of the holiday season isn’t just the big day, but the preparation and ...

An Advent calendar has a way of turning December into pure magic. Each little surprise adds a spark of excitement to even the busiest mornings. For kids, it’s like a daily dose of holiday wonder; for ...

Deck those halls, trim those trees and raise a glass of Christmas cheer, we’re inching closer to Christmas! But before you get too far ahead of yourself in putting up that holiday sparkle, do you know ...

The advent calendar, which eases anxiety by counting down those pesky 24 days until Christmas Eve, is as much a holiday tradition for my family as the tree. Sure, you can buy one and save the crafting ...

SAINT PETERSBURG, Fla. — If Advent calendars are a part of your holiday tradition, the sisters behind Pretty Life Girls blog have the perfect craft for you! Sam and Liz showed us three fun DIY Advent ...

Claire is Lifehacker's Senior Food Editor. She has a B.S. in chemistry, a decade of food journalism experience, and a deep love for mayonnaise and MSG. First of all, forget what you know about the ...