Blessed Advent Wreath
Wishing You a Blessed Advent!
When is Advent 2026? Advent 2026 begins on Sunday, 29 November 2026, the fourth Sunday before Christmas, and ends on Christmas Eve, Thursday, 24 December 2026. Its four Sundays fall on 29 November and 6, 13 and 20 December, and Christian families mark each one by lighting a candle on the Advent wreath for hope, peace, joy and love.
Free Advent Cards & Blessed Advent Images
Eight free Advent cards, from a candlelit wreath and the Star of Bethlehem to the Nativity. Tap Download Image to save a card to your phone, or Copy Message to paste the wish into WhatsApp, Messenger or a Facebook post.
Angel and Candle
Angels of Hope, Blessings of Peace.
Hope and Light
May Your Advent Be Filled with Hope and Light.
Star over Bethlehem
May the quiet hope and gentle light of Advent fill your home with peace and joy.
Sunrise of Hope
May the light of hope and peace dawn in your heart this Advent.
Baby Jesus in the Manger
Preparing Our Hearts for the Coming of Christ.
Walking in the Light
Follow the Light of Jesus This Advent.
Jesus with the Children
May Jesus Fill Every Heart with Love This Advent.
Advent Wishes & Messages to Copy and Paste
Add a personal line to your card. Tap Copy and paste it into WhatsApp, Messenger or a Facebook post. The last three are written for the first, third and fourth Sundays of Advent.
"May the first candle of Advent fill your home with hope and your heart with courage."
"Wishing you a peaceful Advent season, full of quiet moments, warm light and God's blessings."
"As we wait and prepare, may joy light up every day of your Advent journey."
"Praying that love grows in your family with every candle we light this Advent."
"Happy Advent! May the coming of Christ bring you calm, comfort and endless grace."
"Sending you Advent blessings today. May hope guide you all the way to Christmas morning."
"Happy first Sunday of Advent! May this week bring you hope that outlasts the darkest evenings."
"On this Gaudete Sunday, may your heart find a reason to rejoice."
"As the last candle is lit, may God's love fill your home and your Christmas be truly blessed."
"Wishing you a peaceful and meaningful Advent surrounded by those you love."
What Is Advent? Meaning of the Season
Advent is the season of hopeful waiting and preparation before Christmas. The word comes from the Latin adventus, meaning “coming.” Christians use these weeks to prepare for the celebration of Jesus Christ’s birth and to look forward to his promised return. In Western churches, the first Sunday of Advent also opens the new church year.
Families and churches mark the season by lighting a candle on the Advent wreath each Sunday, reading Scripture, praying together and doing small acts of kindness. Sending an Advent card is a simple way to share that spirit of hope, peace, joy and love with friends and relatives near and far.
The Four Advent Candles
Week 1 · Hope
A purple candle that looks ahead to the coming of Christ.
Week 2 · Peace
A purple candle that recalls the promise of peace on earth.
Week 3 · Joy
The rose candle of Gaudete Sunday, a day of rejoicing.
Week 4 · Love
A purple candle for God’s love made known at Christmas.
Many churches also light a white Christ candle in the centre of the wreath on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. Some use blue candles instead of purple, and the names given to each week vary between traditions.
Where the Advent Wreath Came From
The Advent wreath began in the 1830s at the Rauhes Haus, a home for orphaned and neglected boys in Hamburg, Germany, run by the Lutheran pastor Johann Hinrich Wichern. He lit a candle for each day of Advent, with larger candles for the Sundays, to help the children count down to Christmas. Over time the wreath shrank to the four Sunday candles most homes and churches use today.
Advent Season or Advent Calendar?
The two are often confused. The Advent season always starts on the fourth Sunday before Christmas, so its first day moves each year, between 27 November and 3 December. Most Advent calendars ignore this and simply count down from 1 December to 24 December, one door a day.
Advent Dates 2026
Advent begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas Day. Mark these dates to send your greetings on time.
| Day | Date | Theme |
|---|---|---|
| First Sunday of Advent | Hope | |
| Second Sunday of Advent | Peace | |
| Third Sunday of Advent (Gaudete Sunday) | Joy | |
| Fourth Sunday of Advent | Love | |
| Christmas Eve (Advent ends) | Waiting fulfilled | |
| Christmas Day | Christ is born |
First Sunday of Advent in future years: 2027: · 2028: · 2029: · 2030: .
Advent: Frequently Asked Questions
When does Advent start in 2026?
Advent 2026 begins on Sunday, 29 November 2026, the fourth Sunday before Christmas, and ends on Christmas Eve, Thursday, 24 December 2026.
How long is Advent in 2026?
Advent 2026 lasts 26 days, from Sunday, 29 November to Thursday, 24 December. Advent always has four Sundays, but its length changes each year between 22 and 28 days, depending on which day of the week Christmas falls.
What do the four Advent candles mean?
In many Western churches the four candles stand for hope, peace, joy and love, one lit on each Sunday of Advent. Three are purple and the third, lit on Gaudete Sunday, is rose or pink. Some churches use blue candles instead of purple, and many add a white Christ candle in the centre at Christmas.
Why is the third Advent candle pink?
The third Sunday of Advent is Gaudete Sunday, from the Latin word for rejoice. Its rose-coloured candle marks a lighter, joyful pause halfway through a season of waiting and preparation.
Is Advent the same as the Advent calendar?
Not exactly. The Advent season starts on the fourth Sunday before Christmas, so its start date moves each year. Most Advent calendars simply count down from 1 December to 24 December.
How do I send an Advent card on WhatsApp?
Tap Download Image under any card to save it to your phone. Open the WhatsApp chat, tap the attachment icon, choose Gallery, select the card and send it. Tap Copy Message to paste the wish as a caption.
Are these Advent cards free?
All Advent cards on DeepestFeelings are free to download and share for personal, non-commercial greetings with family and friends. For commercial use or bulk licensing, please contact editor@deepestfeelings.com.
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All Advent cards on DeepestFeelings are free to download and share for personal, non-commercial greetings with family and friends. For commercial use or bulk licensing, please contact editor@deepestfeelings.com.
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