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 ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Another year, another last-minute holiday spiral of “what ...

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 ...

It’s been a wild ride for Helldivers 2 in terms of constant patches to fix the dire state of the game, but finally, we have something new. The Python Commandos Warbond takes us to the jungles to put ...

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 ...

Traditionally, Advent calendars countdown the days until Christmas. Some classic options have chocolate, caramels or other sweet treats hidden behind little doors, while others require you to turn on ...

Advent calendars for 2025 are pulling out all the stops. From chocolates to coffee to fine jewelry and tool sets, you'll find an Advent calendar that's perfect for everyone on your list. Let the ...

Dandelion Chocolate’s Advent Calendar combines handcrafted confections with celestial-themed artistry. Follow a map of the solar system’s moons to determine which of the boxes to open each day. Each ...

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