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The countdown to Christmas is one of the most magical parts of the holiday season, and advent calendars make it even more special. But if you don't know already, store-bought calendars can be pricey, ...

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Until recently, Advent calendars were predictable – a basic cardboard box with a piece of barely passable chocolate behind each numbered flap. How did this quiet holiday tradition explode into a ...