Advent Calendar. Let's prepare for Christmas with lots of fun activities

The Advent calendar for children accompanies families and little ones on a daily journey to discover the birth of Jesus. With 25 stages marked by short biblical passages, educational games, and verses to color, it restores to this liturgical season of waiting its most authentic and joyful Christian meaning. 

A journey of faith and joy toward the grotto of Bethlehem

For the Church and every Christian family, Advent is a season of watchful hope. This Advent calendar for children, conceived by Jacob Vium-Olesen and beautifully illustrated by Carolina Coroa, seeks to restore to young people the profound meaning of the Incarnation, moving away from the frenzy of consumption to place the coming of the Savior at the center.

This is not simply a countdown, but a catechetical and educational journey that guides children day by day - from December 1 to 25 - toward understanding the great plan of salvation prepared by God the Father.

The daily structure: Word of God, prayer, and creativity

Each day of Advent offers an experience tailored to children's attention spans and needs, arranged in three complementary moments:

• The biblical story: brief texts recount, in clear language faithful to Scripture, the key stages of salvation history, from the prophecies of Isaiah and the promise made to Abraham and David to the figure of the precursor, John the Baptist, and the announcement to Zechariah and Elizabeth.

• The coloring verse: a word from Sacred Scripture to fill with color, designed to encourage memorization of the sacred text, reflection, and familiarity with the Word of God.

• The educational activity: simple and stimulating games - such as mazes, word games, connect-the-dots, and shapes to identify - that keep curiosity alive and transform the wait into a moment of joyful activity.

A tool for the family and parish catechesis

Thanks to its saddle-stitch binding and its design for wall hanging, the calendar naturally finds its place in the family home, becoming a regular appointment for parents, grandparents, and children. The commitment required amounts to just a few minutes a day: a peaceful pause that does not burden the daily routine but illuminates it with spirituality.

The book also fully meets the needs of parish priests, catechists, and religious communities looking for an accessible and effective pastoral resource for Christian initiation groups and Catholic schools during the weeks leading up to Holy Christmas..