First Sunday of Advent video eCards

The First Sunday of Advent is Sunday, November 29, 2026. For many Christians, Advent is a season of waiting and preparation for Christmas, and in many Western churches it also marks the beginning of a new church year. Families light the first candle of the Advent wreath, often understood as a candle of hope, and begin counting down the four Sundays to Christmas. An eCardToon Advent card offers a gentle way to share that hope, with an animated character greeting your loved one by name and sharing your message.

We're planning reverent, peaceful scenes: an evergreen wreath with a single candle lit, a quiet winter church, or a starry sky over a snowy village. The cards are designed to honor the spirit of the season, calm and expectant rather than busy and commercial. Another concept features a family gathered around a table as a child carefully lights the first candle, while snow falls softly outside the window. Each design is gentle and unhurried, a counterpoint to the rush of the shopping season.

Advent cards are a thoughtful way to reach a godparent, a Sunday school class, a pastor, or family members who keep Advent traditions at home. You might share a favorite verse, a hope for the weeks ahead, or a reminder that you're praying for them this season. A message of up to 50 words leaves room for something meaningful without rushing. Advent can also be a good time to reach out to someone who finds the holidays difficult, such as a friend who is grieving or a relative living alone. A gentle message of hope, addressed to them by name, can be a quiet reminder that they are not forgotten as the season begins.

Your card is ready within minutes and arrives by email with a private link that plays on phones and TVs. You can download the video in phone or widescreen format, and you'll see the exact script before checkout.