Meri Meri Nativity Paper Craft Advent calendar, $32. Fold your own, following instructions. Ages 3+. $32. Countdown to Christmas DIY ornament calendar features new designs and craft kits.

Visual resources librarian Bridget Retzloff shares the curiously titled "Cherry Tree Carol" and pairs it with one of the Marian Library’s largest Nativity scenes — the "Courtyard Nativity." ...

It's a well-loved tradition, counting down the days to Christmas, and with just over three weeks until you open that first advent calendar door, we take a look at the alternative options on offer ...