What’s inside
- Colorable cover + a How to use page: printing tips, talk-about-it prompts, a Dec 13–24 countdown schedule, and ideas for Sunday school, cards and placemats
- 12 coloring pages, in story order (list below)
- Bonus page: “My Christmas Verse”: a frame to draw your favorite part of the story + lines to write a verse
- Closing page with a family Christmas prayer
The 12 coloring pages
- According to Thy Word (Luke 1:38): lilies for Mary
- Shepherds in the Field (Luke 2:8): shepherd, sheep, campfire, night sky
- Glory to God in the Highest (Luke 2:14): two angels with trumpets
- Even unto Bethlehem (Luke 2:15): the little town under the star
- The Babe Lying in a Manger (Luke 2:16): nativity scene: Mary, Joseph, Baby Jesus, stable, star
- Glorifying and Praising God (Luke 2:20): Christmas bells
- We Have Seen His Star (Matthew 2:2): Star of Bethlehem
- Kings to the Brightness (Isaiah 60:3): three crowns of the wise men
- The True Light (John 1:9): candles
- O Come, Let Us Sing (Psalm 95:1): holly wreath, lettering inside
- Let the Heavens Rejoice (Psalm 96:11): ornaments
- His Unspeakable Gift (2 Corinthians 9:15): presents
How to use these nativity coloring pages
- Print it. Print at 100% / Actual size. Use cardstock for markers; plain paper is fine for crayons and colored pencils.
- Read first. Read the verse aloud. Little ones can trace the big letters with a finger.
- Color slowly. Do the outlined words first, then the picture.
- Talk about it. “Who is in this verse? What did God do?”
- Make it a countdown. One page a day, Dec 13–24 (schedule on page 2).
Free printable nativity coloring pages
The first eight coloring pages follow the nativity story in order, from the angel’s visit to Mary to the wise men. Coloring page 5 (PDF page 7) is a full nativity scene: the stable, the manger, Mary, Joseph, Baby Jesus and the star.
Christmas coloring pages about Jesus, with Bible verses
Every page carries a real King James verse, checked word for word, so the coloring time doubles as Scripture time.
An Advent coloring countdown (Dec 13–24)
Twelve pages for the twelve days before Christmas. Then switch to our free 12 Days of Christmas Scripture Cards for Dec 25–Jan 5. The 25-Day Advent Reading Plan is the daily reading that goes with them.
For Sunday school and homeschool
Simple bold shapes for preschoolers, with enough detail (patterned ornaments, presents, wreath) for older kids and adults. Churches may print copies for their own classes.
Keep God’s Word close after Christmas
The SOAP Bible Study Journal ($12.99) walks older kids, teens and adults through one Scripture passage a day: read it, notice it, live it, pray it. It makes a quiet start to the new year.
Want to keep a verse on the fridge? Scripture Memory Cards ($7.99): printable KJV cards for lunchboxes and stockings. Looking for a gift? The ByScripture Starter Bundle ($24.99).
Also free: 12 Days of Christmas Scripture Cards · 25-Day Advent Reading Plan · Free Bible coloring sample · Scripture writing plan (Nov & Dec). More verses: Bible verses about Christmas · Christmas Day · Bible verses for kids.
Frequently asked questions
Are these Christmas coloring pages really free?
Yes. Download the PDF and print as many copies as you need for your home, classroom or church. Please share the page link rather than the file, and don’t resell.
What ages are they for?
Ages 3 and up. Preschoolers color the big shapes and letters, older kids add patterns, and adults enjoy the detailed pages (ornaments, wreath, gifts) with colored pencils or gel pens. The last page, a pile of presents with “his unspeakable gift” (2 Corinthians 9:15) to color, is a gentle way to talk with little ones about Jesus as God’s gift at Christmas.
Which Bible translation is used?
The King James Version (KJV). Every verse is printed in full under the picture and checked word for word against the KJV text.
Is there a nativity scene?
Yes. Coloring page 5 is a full nativity scene with Mary, Joseph and Baby Jesus in the manger under the Star of Bethlehem. The first eight coloring pages tell the nativity story in order.
What paper should I use?
Regular printer paper works for crayons and colored pencils. Use cardstock for markers or paint so the colors don’t bleed through. Print at 100% / Actual size.
Can I use them as an Advent calendar?
Yes. Page 2 has a schedule for one page a day from December 13 to 24. Hang finished pages in a row as a paper countdown.
How is this different from your free coloring sample?
The free coloring sample is two general Bible pages (Creation and the rainbow). This is a separate, complete 12-page Christmas set with all-new artwork.
Free for personal, family, and church use. Please share the page link rather than the file, and don’t resell. Scripture from the King James Version (public domain in the US). Original artwork © 2026 ByScripture.
