Night 1 · Sunday, November 29
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Advent begins! Light the first candle on your wreath and say together: Come, Lord Jesus!
Light the Advent wreath on Sundays→Advent 2026 · November 29 to December 24
Advent calendar for kids
Open one door each night of Advent, from Sunday, November 29 to Christmas Eve. Behind each door is one small thing to do together, and Clara’s story for that night.
The doors open one a night starting Sunday, November 29. Door 1 is open now so you can see how it works.
Light the Advent wreath on Sundays→Night 2 · Monday, November 30
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Set out an empty manger. Add a piece of straw or yarn every time someone does something kind.
Light the Advent wreath on Sundays→Night 3 · Tuesday, December 1
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Draw the angel Gabriel visiting Mary, and hang it where everyone can see it.
Light the Advent wreath on Sundays→Night 4 · Wednesday, December 2
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Pray a Hail Mary for someone who is waiting for good news.
Light the Advent wreath on Sundays→Night 5 · Thursday, December 3
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Find Nazareth and Bethlehem on a map or a globe. How far did Mary and Joseph walk?
Light the Advent wreath on Sundays→Night 6 · Friday, December 4
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Look at the stars tonight and thank God for the light that came into the world.
Light the Advent wreath on Sundays→Night 7 · Saturday, December 5
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Help set the table for dinner before anyone asks.
Light the Advent wreath on Sundays→Night 8 · Sunday, December 6
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Saint Nicholas Day and the second Sunday of Advent: light two candles and give someone a little gift in secret.
Light the Advent wreath on Sundays→Night 9 · Monday, December 7
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Say sorry to someone you were unkind to, and give them a hug.
Light the Advent wreath on Sundays→Night 10 · Tuesday, December 8
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The Immaculate Conception: pray a Hail Mary to thank God for giving us Mary.
Light the Advent wreath on Sundays→Night 11 · Wednesday, December 9
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Saint Juan Diego’s day: say yes the first time you’re asked to help.
Light the Advent wreath on Sundays→Night 12 · Thursday, December 10
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Make a paper star and put it in your window.
Light the Advent wreath on Sundays→Night 13 · Friday, December 11
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Sing a Christmas carol together before bed.
Light the Advent wreath on Sundays→Night 14 · Saturday, December 12
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Our Lady of Guadalupe: put a flower, real or drawn, by a picture of Mary.
Light the Advent wreath on Sundays→Night 15 · Sunday, December 13
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Saint Lucy and the Sunday of joy: light the rose candle and bring a light into a dark room.
Light the Advent wreath on Sundays→Night 16 · Monday, December 14
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Share a toy or a treat with a brother, a sister or a friend.
Light the Advent wreath on Sundays→Night 17 · Tuesday, December 15
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Pray for people who will be alone this Christmas.
Light the Advent wreath on Sundays→Night 18 · Wednesday, December 16
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Las Posadas begin: walk through your home as Mary and Joseph looking for a room, then welcome everyone in.
Light the Advent wreath on Sundays→Night 19 · Thursday, December 17
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Ask Saint Joseph, who listened to God’s angel in a dream, to take care of your family.
Light the Advent wreath on Sundays→Night 20 · Friday, December 18
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Make a Christmas card for a grandparent or a neighbor.
Light the Advent wreath on Sundays→Night 21 · Saturday, December 19
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Choose a toy in good shape to give to a child who needs it.
Light the Advent wreath on Sundays→Night 22 · Sunday, December 20
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The fourth Sunday of Advent: light all four candles and pray for each person in your family by name.
Light the Advent wreath on Sundays→Night 23 · Monday, December 21
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Take a slow walk together, like Mary and Joseph on the long road to Bethlehem.
Light the Advent wreath on Sundays→Night 24 · Tuesday, December 22
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Make room in your heart: tell Jesus one thing you’re sorry for.
Light the Advent wreath on Sundays→Night 25 · Wednesday, December 23
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Set out the Nativity figures, but keep Baby Jesus hidden until Christmas.
Light the Advent wreath on Sundays→Night 26 · Thursday, December 24
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Christmas Eve! Put Baby Jesus in the manger and sing him “Happy Birthday”.
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