As Advent calendars have become more mainstream, the countdown is usually pegged to Dec. 25 (no matter the day of the week) and calendars contain cookies, jam, bourbon, wine, flowers and all sorts ...

Advent Calendar For Dogs ($44.99 online) Has treats and toys for your best friend. Included are pumpkin spice flavored pretzels, snickerdoodle holiday shapes, gingerbread people and apple pie ...

Printed Advent calendars were first made in early 20th century Munich by a man named Gerhard Lang, says the website for Käthe Wohlfahrt of America, a company that sells German-made holiday goods ...