This Lego Friends calendar is one of the few Advent calendars still in stock on Amazon.

For the uninitiated, Advent calendars count down the days to Christmas and involve opening a new door or compartment each day ...

Advent calendars? Before Halloween? I know I'm a bit biased since I'm Yahoo's Gifting Editor and all, but good things typically come to those who shop early. Case in point: Lego Advent calendars are ...

Advent calendars have long since moved away from 24 tiny pictures or even a daily piece of chocolate, with beauty essentials, toys, tea, crafts and even socks all an option to brighten up December.

Long gone are the days when advent calendars were limited to 24 tiny pictures or even a daily mini chocolate, with virtual shelves now packed with tempting options offering everything from beauty ...

Advent calendars have long since moved away from 24 tiny pictures or even a daily piece of chocolate, with beauty essentials, toys, tea, crafts and even socks all an option to brighten up December.