Nativity Coloring Pages for Christmas (Free Printables)
At Visual Coloring Pages, we provide a free collection of Nativity coloring pages for Christmas. These printables allow kids to color scenes of Jesus’ birth—Mary, Joseph, baby Jesus, shepherds, angels, wise men and more. Our 20 unique coloring pages are designed for all ages and skill levels, making them great for classroom activities or family holiday fun. All images are provided as standard US letter-size PDFs (also fitting A4 paper) to download and print at home. For even more festive fun, check out our Mistletoe Coloring Pages for Christmas or Gingerbread Man Coloring Pages for Christmas and Christmas Present Coloring Pages.
Free Nativity Coloring Page Collection
Our collection includes a variety of Nativity scenes to color. One page shows the classic stable scene with baby Jesus resting in a manger, surrounded by Mary, Joseph and gentle farm animals. Another page depicts Mary lovingly holding baby Jesus under a starlit sky. You’ll also find pages featuring the three Wise Men (the Three Kings) bearing gifts under the bright star of Bethlehem, shepherds watching over their flock by night, and angels announcing the good news. These sheets range from simple outlines to highly detailed drawings, so younger children and older kids alike can enjoy coloring them. Each Nativity coloring page emphasizes key Christmas symbols (the manger, star, animals, wise men’s gifts, etc.), giving children a fun way to learn the story of Christ’s birth as they color.
How to Download and Print Nativity Coloring Pages
- Download: Click on the image of any coloring page to open or download its PDF file.
- Print: Use any home or classroom printer to print the PDF. All pages are formatted for standard letter paper (8.5×11″) and also fit A4 paper.
- Color: Grab crayons, colored pencils or markers and let the children color the scene.
These coloring pages are completely free to download and intended for personal use. You can print as many copies as you need for family, church, or school, but please do not sell or distribute the PDF files – feel free to share a link to our site instead.
Creative Crafts with Nativity Coloring Pages
Turn colored Nativity pages into fun holiday crafts:
- Mosaics: Instead of coloring with crayons, have kids “fill in” the outlines by gluing small bits of colored paper (or tissue paper) inside each shape to create a mosaic effect. Use large pieces for little hands and smaller pieces for older kids.
- Nativity Dioramas: Print two copies of the same page. Use one as a backdrop (taped inside a tilted shoebox) and have the kids color and cut out the figures (Mary, Joseph, animals, etc.) on the second copy. Fold tabs under the cutouts to stand them up in the box. For extra magic, place a small LED light behind the Baby Jesus’s manger to simulate a glowing star.
- Tabletop Figures: Color and cut out the characters, then tape the backs to empty toilet-paper or paper-towel rolls to make standing figures. Arrange these roll-figures on a table or shelf as a 3D Nativity display.
- Baby Jesus Craft: Have kids color Baby Jesus and his manger from a page. Color a paper plate brown and cut out half of it (keeping the rim), gluing yellow paper “hay” on top. Paste the Baby Jesus cutout onto the plate rim to create a manger craft. Add a star at the top for a finishing touch.
- Silhouettes: Color a Nativity scene and cut out only the outlines of Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus. Trace these onto black paper and cut out the silhouettes. Mount them on blue construction paper and add a yellow moon or star for a striking night-scene artwork.
- Ornaments: Print a page on shrink-plastic (shrink-wrap) sheets. Color only the main figures and cut them out in one piece. Punch a hole at the top and bake to shrink per package directions. Once cool, string a ribbon through the hole to make durable Christmas ornaments.
- Posters: Simply color a full page image and frame it or hang it as wall art. A bright colored Nativity poster makes a meaningful Christmas decoration for the home or classroom.
- Nativity Rocks: Print a page at reduced size. After coloring, cut out the Nativity figures and images. Use Mod Podge to adhere them onto medium-sized smooth rocks; coat with several layers of glue to make them weatherproof. These painted rocks can be displayed or given as gifts.
- Christmas Cards: Use a coloring page as a homemade card. One method is to color the picture, fold it in half, and write a greeting inside. Or, cut out part of the page and glue it to the front of a folded card with a blank interior. Kids can color the design and add a personal holiday message.
- Nativity Wreath: Cut a 12″ green felt or paper circle (ring shape) for a wreath. Have kids color and cut out various Nativity figures (people, animals, stars) from the coloring pages. Tape or glue these cutouts around the wreath in a circle. Embellish with glitter stars and a ribbon hanger to create a unique Christmas wreath.
Each of these craft ideas uses the same Nativity coloring pages in creative ways, ensuring hours of holiday fun and learning.
Learning with Nativity Coloring Pages
Coloring Nativity scenes is not only fun, it’s educational. These pages reinforce the true meaning of Christmas by focusing on the Biblical story. Coloring the images (Mary, Joseph, angels, etc.) helps children remember the Nativity details while practicing fine motor skills. Our pages can be used during Advent, in Sunday school, or at home to teach kids about the birth of Jesus in an age-appropriate way.
Frequently Asked Questions about Nativity Coloring Pages
What are Nativity coloring pages?
Nativity coloring pages are printable illustrations of the Christmas Nativity scene. They typically show baby Jesus in a manger, along with Mary, Joseph, shepherds, angels, Wise Men and animals. Children can download the PDF sheets and color them, which makes learning the Christmas story a creative activity.
Where can I find free Nativity coloring pages?
Free Nativity coloring page PDFs are available on many craft and educational websites. Visual Coloring Pages is one such site offering these printables at no cost. Simply download the PDFs, then print them. (All pages on Visual Coloring Pages are labeled free to download and print.)
How can I use Nativity coloring pages for Christmas crafts?
There are many ways to use them: color and frame them as decorations, cut and paste elements to make cards or ornaments, or follow the craft ideas above (mosaics, dioramas, wreaths, etc.). You can also use colored pages in school projects or Sunday school lessons. The ideas listed above give examples like turning sheets into posters, cards or 3D figures.
What age group are Nativity coloring pages suitable for?
Nativity coloring sheets are great for all ages. We include simple designs for younger children and more detailed scenes for older kids and even adults. Preschoolers may need help with cutting or drawing, but anyone can enjoy coloring these Christmas images. They are often used in preschool classes, elementary classrooms, church groups and at home.
Are Nativity coloring pages free to download and print?
Yes, at Visual Coloring Pages and many similar sites these coloring sheets are completely free PDF printables. You can download and print any number of copies for personal or educational use. Just remember to keep them for home, school or church use – they’re not for commercial sale.
