This may come as a surprise to you, as it did to me, but there is more to Advent than countdown calendars with tiny chocolates hidden behind numbered cardboard doors. But as I’ve grown older and have sought out holiday traditions to start in my own family, Advent (beyond the countdown calendars) is something I look forward to every year. Whether you’re a religious household or not, an Advent celebration or two is worthy to be placed among your family’s holiday traditions.