Advent Crossword Puzzle

About the Advent Crossword Puzzle

This puzzle covers Advent, the Christian season of preparation and expectation before Christmas. Look for themes such as hope and peace, traditions like the wreath and Advent calendar, and biblical figures including Isaiah, Mary, and Gabriel. It also includes terms such as Gaudete Sunday and the Magnificat. The word list suits church groups, families, and students learning about the season.

This crossword draws on 42 clues about Advent. Each grid uses a different handful and fits them together a new way, so press New puzzle for another whenever you finish. The answers are in the answer key when you print, and behind the Reveal button when you play.

Sample clues

• •Christian season before December 25 (6 letters)
• •Night before December 25 (12 letters)
• •John the Baptist’s role (10 letters)
• •Christian belief that God took human form (11 letters)
• •The greatest Christian virtue, according to Paul (4 letters)
• •Prophet who named Bethlehem as a ruler’s birthplace (5 letters)
• •Words spoken in devotion (6 letters)
• •Pinkish-red liturgical hue for the third Sunday (4 letters)

Teaching this topic or planning a party? Make your own crossword with your own words and clues.