In 2023, with Christmas on a Monday, Advent is just 22 days; it began on Sunday, December 3. Similar to Advent wreaths, Advent calendars are believed to have originated in Germany , according to ...

If you haven't already grabbed an Advent calendar, expect your options to be limited and be prepared to go the do-it-yourself route.. For many of the holiday calendars, Dec. 1 is the first day to ...