A religious custom that stems from 19th-century Lutherans in Germany, Advent calendars traditionally mark each day of (you guessed it) Advent — the hopeful season that spans fou ...

When his beard is full it is Christmas day! What is Advent? Advent is an important part of the Christian calendar. It means 'coming' and it's the period before Christmas which celebrates the ...

such as the secular use of a chocolate advent calendar. There are different readings on each of the four Sundays leading up to Christmas Day, with each Sunday having a different theme and focus.

Some you can buy, some you can make, and one you can download from me here — a reading advent calendar to motivate children to read during the month of December. In the Christian church ...