As soon as December hits, the official (and long awaited) countdown to Christmas begins. So, make the most of your holiday season by crafting one of the cutest DIY advent calendars.

Make a DIY Advent calendar for your family this season. Learn how to make this Christmas display and get our best ideas for what to put in your Advent calendar.

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The countdown to Christmas is on, and what better way to build the excitement than with an Advent Calendar! I made mine out of mini envelopes and gift bags.

The advent calendar can even double as an alternative Christmas tree if space is an issue, since it hangs flat against a wall. What you'll need: Today (8) 1/8-inch x 1/2-inch x 24-inches basswood ...

Unlike most calendars on this list, the Disney Parks Wishables Plush advent calendar is only a 12-day countdown. That said, it's also way more rare. The calendar includes limited-edition Christmas ...

Make one of these DIY advent calendars for Christmas this year! It's the best way to count down the days until Santa visits your house.

So, make the most of your holiday season by crafting one of the cutest DIY advent calendars. These ideas are fun to create, and you can be sure your kids will love unwrapping a new surprise every ...