Advent, derived from the Latin word ‘adventus’, meaning arrival, marks the beginning of the Christmas year. It begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas, which could be any day between the 27th of November and the 3rd of December.
Advent is both- a time of sorrow and an opportuning to express hope. During this time, Christians worldwide fast, pray, and reflect on the year that went by. They renew their faith and look forward to new beginnings.
25 Free Printable Advent Coloring Pages
Let’s ring in the Christmas festivities with our collection of free printable Advent coloring pages.
Advent Calendar
An Advent calendar mainly consists of numbered doors for each day, starting from the 1st of December to Christmas Eve. There’s often a hidden surprise behind each door, which is revealed on the day of its opening.
Advent Calendar Coloring Page
Here’s a simple but well-made Advent coloring picture for you all to fill. It features cute illustrations of typical Christmas symbols, such as snowmen, baubles, Santa, Christmas trees, mittens, and more.
Advent Calendar
This Advent calendar coloring image is a bit different from the other two as there are repetitions of several symbols. It’s up to you how creative you want to be with this image.
Advent Candles
Advent heralds the celebration of Christmas, which usually starts with decoration. Candles have been a traditional symbol of the Advent for centuries. Purple candles are lit for three Sundays preceding Christmas, followed by the pink one, which is lit on the last Sunday before Christmas.
Quirky Advent Calendar
We love the outlandish design of this Advent Calendar. It would look even more quirky when it’s filled with cute colors.
Animal-themed Advent Calendar
Here’s another quirky Advent calendar featuring cool animals, such as a lion, mouse, penguin, rabbit, giraffe, deer, and even a crocodile.
Geometrical Shaped Advent Calendar
Almost all the elements featured on this Advent calendar have a geometrical shape, which makes it stand out.
Hope, Peace, Love And Joy
The four candles lit during Advent stand for Hope, Peace, Love, and Joy. Violets are typically associated with Advent, so we would suggest you use shades of violet for the candles featured in this coloring image.
Advent Wreath
Advent wreath, also known as Advent crown, is commonly found in homes and churches. These wreaths are commonly made of holly or ivy leaves and symbolize that there is no beginning or end and God will never change for its people. Candles are also part of the wreaths, as seen in this coloring image.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Wreath
How cute is this chocolate chip cookie wreath featured on this coloring page? In case you’re wondering about this unique design, chocolate chip cookies are a favorite of Santa Claus. While it isn’t possible to hang a chocolate chip cookie wreath in the house, you can at least fill this coloring image, cut it out, and use it for decoration purposes.
Advent Calendar
This is a simple Advent calendar featuring uniquely shaped Christmas elements.
First Sunday Of Advent
This coloring image, with one lit candle, marks the first Sunday of Advent. As mentioned above, the first Sunday of Advent is also the first day of Advent, which starts the preparation of Christmas. The First Sunday of Advent stands for Hope and is represented by a purple candle.
Christmas Wreath
How beautifully detailed is this image of a Christmas wreath? Use beautiful shades of red, green, and white and turn it into a greeting card to send to your near and dear ones during Christmas.
Christmas Bells
Christmas bells are not just one of the decoration items during Christmas. They were traditionally used to call people to Church when there was no other way to keep track of time. Bells are rung even today in churches to announce the birth of Jesus and the arrival of Christmas.
The Happy Family
Here’s an adorable illustration of Mother Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus surrounded by the domestic animals of the stable in which Christ was born.
Christmas Tree Ornament
Can a Christmas decoration ever be complete without ornaments or baubles? People start bringing and decorating their Christmas trees as soon as Advent heralds. And why not? It’s never too early to ring in Christmas.
Christmas Tree Shaped Advent Calendar
We totally love this Advent calendar shaped like a Christmas tree. Kids should try to make it as colorful and glittery as we do with the Christmas trees in our houses.
Gingerbread House Shaped Advent Calendar
How cute is this Gingerbread house-shaped advent calendar? We would suggest you use brown for the house exterior, to give that proper gingerbread house look. The content of the calendar can be filled with any color you desire.
Holly Leaves
Holly leaves symbolize the thorny crown that was placed on Jesus’ head during his crucifixion. The berries represent the blood Christ spilled for us and the evergreen leaves stand for life after death.
Holy Bible
This coloring image features the Holy Book of the Christians, the Holy Bible. Practicing Christians spend most of their time reading the Holy Bible and reflecting on the sacrifices Jesus made for His people.
The Birth Of The Son Of God
The birth of Jesus Christ was both heart-wrenching and heartwarming. The poor couple had no spot to place their newborn, so they put Him gently on a manger in a stable shared with other domestic animals.
Christ In Stable
Here’s another beautiful coloring image of Mother Mary holding her precious child. She is surrounded by two of the three wise men who visited her with gifts for baby Jesus- gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
Nativity Scene Coloring Page
The cute Nativity Scene is so easy that it can be filled by even preschoolers. It has cute drawings of Mother Mary, Father Joseph, and baby Jesus in the stable in which the Messiah was born.
Red And White Christmas Candles
Red and white Christmas candles are not uncommon in Christmas decorations. White represents Christ as the light of the world and red is the color of Christmas itself. So use these shades while filling the image also.
Third Sunday of Advent
The third Sunday of Advent, also known as Gaudete Sunday, is the time when practicing Christians take a break from repenting and start preparing for the second coming of Christ. They pray for all the things God has bestowed upon them and reflect on the good things that have received in the years gone by.
We hope our Advent coloring pictures help you understand the true essence of Christmas and the rituals surrounding it. Even you should participate in the festivities by making advent wreaths, advent calendars, and more. And don’t forget to print out all these coloring pictures and share them with your family and friends for an exciting Christmas activity. Let us know about your favorite pictures in the comment section below.
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