Advent Family Activities and Weekly Games

Choose a regular time on each of the four Sundays of Advent. Put a paper wreath on the table and add one paper flame at each gathering. Children can lead a round before the family reads a short passage together.

Holiday dates for planning

First Sunday of Advent date reference

Four Sundays around the table

First Sunday: Read Isaiah 9:2 and play a listening game. Each person names one sound they hear while waiting quietly. Second Sunday: Read Luke 1:26–38 and pass a folded paper message around the table. The last reader shares Mary’s news. Third Sunday: Read Luke 2:8–14 and let each person draw something that brings joy. Guess what the pictures show. Fourth Sunday: Read Luke 2:15–20 and arrange three drawings in story order: the field, the journey and the manger.

Make a family calendar

Mark the four Sundays on a calendar and let a different person choose the music or tell the story each week. If your family misses a Sunday, join the next gathering where you are. Save the four drawings with the calendar and ask which moment everyone remembers at Christmas.

Read about the Advent season.

Printable activity sheets

Advent Activity Sheets costs $0.99 and includes five activities and an answer key. Choose a page for each guest or print the whole pack.

Optional supplies

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Crayola crayons give guests a choice of colors for the Advent wreath page.