Advent crafts & Christmas countdown
A little waiting.
A growing light.
Make room for hope, peace, joy and love. Advent wreath crafts, a Christmas countdown and little moments of wonder for the weeks before Christmas.
Find Advent craftsFor Sunday school, homeschool and making together at home.
Print. Make. Wonder.
Advent and Nativity crafts to make together
Start with the Advent chatterbox, then choose a Nativity craft to accompany your weeks of waiting. Each product shows exactly what is included.
22 crafts to explore
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The Bible connection · Luke 1:26–38
A promise. A surprising message.
An angel told Mary that she would have a son named Jesus. Mary listened, asked a question and trusted God. Advent gives us time to listen and wonder about the promised Saviour.
Wonder togetherWhat helps you wait for something wonderful?
Read the Bible storyA short children’s retelling. Open the story to explore the Bible passages.
Four weeks. Four little lights. · Free activity
Light a paper candle. Pause together.
Choose a candle to reveal a Bible reference and a small way to practise that week’s theme. These are illustrated flames, so little fingers can join in.
Choose a candle to light a little moment of Advent.
Off-screen making
Make an Advent wreath from paper
You’ll needA paper plate or card ring, green paper, four paper tubes or folded strips, crayons and glue.
Use paper flames or battery lights rather than real candles for the craft. Children can contribute one leaf or one candle each to a shared classroom wreath.
Cut a wide ring from card and cover it with green paper leaves. Ask a grown-up to help with the centre.
Make four paper candles and label them with your Advent themes. Arrange them around the ring.
Add a paper flame as you reach each week. Read a short Bible passage and share a prayer together.
For the grown-ups
A little help with Advent.
Hope, peace, joy and love offer a simple four-week Advent pattern. Candle colours, readings and the order of themes vary between churches; follow your community’s tradition.
What is a simple Advent craft for children?
A paper wreath with four candles gives children something to add to each week. Paper flames make it easy to mark the passing weeks without using real fire.
How is Advent different from Christmas?
Advent is a season of preparation and waiting before Christmas. These activities focus on the weeks of waiting; the Christmas page celebrates Jesus’ birth with the Nativity story and Christmas making.
Must every Advent wreath use the same candle colours?
No. Candle colours and readings vary by tradition. Adapt the paper wreath and the order of themes to match the church or family you are making with.
Keep the making going
More special days to share.
A special day. A lesson, sorted.
Choose a story, your group’s age and your teaching time.