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It’s hard to wait for the holidays to arrive — especially when you’re a kid. But Advent calendars can be a fun way to count down as a family, while sprinkling in small bits of whimsy along the way. In ...

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Countdown to the holiday with a classic chocolate-filled advent calendar from Lindt. It features 35 pieces of chocolate, including truffles, milk chocolate, white chocolate, and more. If you'd like to ...

The Finding Jesus toy is an incredible tool for children to learn about advent as it introduces them to the story of ...

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* This post contains affiliate links and we may earn a commission if you use them. Advent Calendars for kids and adults are on sale from multiple retailers including LEGO, Fisher-Price, Mini Brands ...

Most of the time, Advent calendars involve opening a little cardboard window and devouring a piece of candy in one quick bite. And that's great but it's also fun when there's a longer interactive ...