Advent Basics
Advent is the time when we get ready for this holiday.
Christmas
his is what we light each week on the Advent wreath.
candles
Kids use this fun calendar to count the days until Christmas
Advent Calendar
Jesus was born in this town.
Bethlehem?
These people followed a star to find baby Jesus.
Wise Men
Advent lasts this many weeks.
4
There are this many candles on most Advent wreaths.
4 or 5
Some calendars have these inside—yum
Candy
Jesus’ mother is named this.
Mary
Angels said this message: “Peace on ____.”
Earth
The word Advent means someone is coming. Who is coming?
Jesus
The wreath is this shape to show God’s love never ends.
circle
People might say this special thought each day of Advent
prayer
The angel who visited Mary was named this.
Gabriel
What lead people to Jesus
a star
What is the liturgical year?
The church year
The green branches on the wreath are made of these.
evergreen
Families might do this each Sunday to get ready for Christmas
light a candle
Mary traveled with this person, who took care of her.
Joseph
People put these on Christmas trees to make them pretty.
Ornament
What does the pink candle stand for?
joy
What is the candle in the middle called
Christs candle
This plant with red leaves is often seen in classrooms and churches during Advent.
poinsettia
Jesus was born in this place
Stable
Who was at the stable when Jesus was born? (5)
Animals, Joseph, Jesus, Wisemen, Mary