The third Sunday of Advent — known as Gaudete Sunday — is commonly marked by the use of rose-colored candles and vestments, according to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.

But on TikTok, the holiday season had begun. That month, influencers began to post unboxing videos of Advent calendars, revealing 25 little samples of skin care, stationery, candy, and more.

Advent calendars have become big business in the U.S. these days. Shoppers can easily spend upwards of $200 for calendars with samples of makeup and skincare products, or even gourmet cooking ...

December is almost here, which means it is almost the start of the Advent season. While many equate Advent with calendars full ... United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.

And for many, it’s nearly time to open the first door on their Advent calendar. Advent calendars are increasingly big business. It’s 24 days for brands to put their products in a shop window ...

Branded is a weekly column devoted to the intersection of marketing, business, design, and culture. In recent years, advent calendars have become something of a gift to marketers: a feature of ...

But out of the many covetable food-based Advent calendars, those from a 53-year-old jam company are the hottest commodity. The allure of Bonne Maman’s 24 days of fruit, chocolate and honey ...

While tradition dictates that you should start an Advent Calendar on Dec. 1 and continue with it every day until Dec. 25, modern Advent Calendars can be found with fewer days (like a dozen or less ...

Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Yes, it’s advent calendar time — a time to have some fun by indulging in a countdown to the holidays and ...

We all have at least one friend or family member who's obsessed with Disney, which probably explains why there are so many Disney-themed advent calendars out there—and, no, they're not just for ...

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The BK Advent Calendar has items equal to a retail value of more than $100 Sabrina Weiss is the Editorial Assistant of PEOPLE's food department. She writes the weekly recipes for the print ...