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Looking for a way to celebrate the Advent season and connect with wildlife each day? We\u2019ve shared some of the best wildlife-themed Advent calendars out there, some of which will also support wildlife conservation charities.<\/p>\n
Our colleagues over on Gathered<\/em> have a range of great step-by-step guides for making your own advent calendars, including one made from different fabrics<\/a>, and\u00a0one involving embroidery<\/a>, and a guide to buying Advent calendar craft kits<\/a>.<\/p>\n Plus, BBC Countryfile Magazine<\/em> takes a look at the best non-chocolate Advent calendars<\/a>, and BBC Science Focus<\/em> has this excellent guide to 10 cool Advent calendars<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p><\/div> <\/section> One of the key aspects of the Christian celebration of Christmas is the Advent period. The word \u2018Advent\u2019 comes from the Latin \u2018adventus<\/em>\u2019, meaning \u2018coming\u2019 or \u2018arrival\u2019, and the Advent season is preparing for the coming of Jesus Christ, whose birth is celebrated at Christmas.<\/p>\n There are many Advent traditions, which different churches and communities use to count down the period. One such tradition is the Advent wreaths, where a candle is lit during church services on each Sunday of Advent.<\/p>\nYou may also like:<\/h4>\n
What is the Advent season?<\/h2>\n