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Free Printable Advent Bingo Cards
Advent is the season of waiting that begins four Sundays before Christmas, and its symbols fill these cards: the wreath, the candles, the weekly themes of hope, peace, joy and love, and customs such as the Jesse tree and Las Posadas. The caller names or describes each one and players cover it. Congregations play at an Advent workshop, a wreath-making night or the first Sunday school class of December.
How to play advent bingo
- Set the number of players, then press Print or save as PDF. Each player gets a different card.
- Call items in random order with the built-in caller, or use the printed call list.
- Players mark each called square. The first to complete a row, column or diagonal shouts "Bingo!"
Tip: Light the candles on a real or paper wreath as their squares are called, and explain each one as you go. If your congregation uses blue candles, or follows a different order for the weekly themes, edit those squares to match what families will see in worship.
Advent Bingo word list
These 36 items are loaded into the generator above. Edit, remove or add your own before printing.
- Advent wreath
- Evergreen branches
- Purple candles
- Rose candle
- Christ candle
- Candle lighting
- Four Sundays
- Hope
- Peace
- Joy
- Love
- Waiting
- Preparing
- Prophet Isaiah
- John the Baptist
- Prepare the way
- Angel Gabriel
- Mary
- Joseph
- Journey to Bethlehem
- Empty manger
- Star
- Light of the world
- Jesse tree
- Advent calendar
- Advent devotional
- Hanging of the greens
- Nativity scene
- Saint Nicholas Day
- Las Posadas
- Gaudete Sunday
- O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
- Scripture reading
- Giving tree
- Pageant rehearsal
- Christmas Eve
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Questions and answers
Are the bingo cards really free?
Yes. You can print up to 10 unique cards per game at no cost, as often as you like, without creating an account. The optional Unlimited Pass is for larger groups.
How do I save the cards as a PDF?
Press "Print or save as PDF". In the print window choose "Save as PDF" as the printer. On a phone, use the share or print option in the preview that opens.
Is every card different?
Yes. Each card is shuffled separately from your list, so players cannot all win at the same time. The more items your list has beyond the number of squares, the more the cards differ.
Can I use my own words?
Yes. Replace the list with your own words or phrases, one per line. A 5×5 card with a free space needs at least 24 items, a 4×4 card needs 16 and a 3×3 card needs 8.
What paper should I use?
Normal printer paper works. Card stock lasts longer if you plan to reuse the cards. The layout fits both US Letter and A4.