01The journey to Bethlehem
Mary and Joseph travel to Bethlehem for the registration. Luke 2:1-5.
A little color. A story to remember.
Nativity Coloring Pages for Kids
Free Nativity coloring pages for Kids with 6 cartoon designs, individual PDFs and a complete printable pack.
ZIP · 1.2 MB · 6 PDFs + collection PDF
Choose a scene. Make it your own.- In the collection
- 6 coloring designs
- File types
- 6 PDFs
- Original PDF sizes
- A4
- Ready when you are
- Free to download
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Download one design or collect them all. “Open to print” opens the file in a new tab, where you can use your browser or PDF viewer’s print button.
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02Mary wraps her baby
Jesus is born, and Mary wraps him in cloths. Luke 2:6-7.
03Jesus lies in a manger
Mary lays Jesus in a manger because there is no room in the lodging place. Luke 2:7.
04Shepherds watch their sheep
Shepherds keep watch over their flock at night. Luke 2:8.
05The angel announces good news
An angel announces the Savior's birth, and the heavenly host praises God. Luke 2:9-14.
06The shepherds visit Jesus
The shepherds find Mary, Joseph and Jesus, then share the news and praise God. Luke 2:15-20.
From screen to coloring table
Print, color, and enjoy.
Original PDF sizes: A4. Choose your paper size and use “Fit to page” when needed.
- Choose your designDownload an individual file, or download the ZIP and extract the collection first.
- Open and printOpen the downloaded file, then choose Print in your browser or viewer.
- Fit it to your paperSelect the orientation and paper size that suit the design, then “Fit to page.” Check the preview before printing.
About these coloring pages
Read, color and share the Christmas story
Follow the birth of Jesus through six scenes from Luke, from the journey to Bethlehem to the shepherds' visit. These child-friendly cartoon designs use bold outlines and open coloring areas for parents, teachers and children to enjoy together.
Read Luke 2:1-20 before discussing the pictures. Each reference links to Bible Gateway so you can check the passage in context.
Choose a design
- The journey to Bethlehem: Mary and Joseph travel to Bethlehem for the registration. Luke 2:1-5.
- Mary wraps her baby: Jesus is born, and Mary wraps him in cloths. Luke 2:6-7.
- Jesus lies in a manger: Mary lays Jesus in a manger because there is no room in the lodging place. Luke 2:7.
- Shepherds watch their sheep: Shepherds keep watch over their flock at night. Luke 2:8.
- The angel announces good news: An angel announces the Savior's birth, and the heavenly host praises God. Luke 2:9-14.
- The shepherds visit Jesus: The shepherds find Mary, Joseph and Jesus, then share the news and praise God. Luke 2:15-20.
About the illustrations
These pages follow Luke's account. The Bible describes a manger and no room in the lodging place, but does not name an innkeeper or say that Mary rode a donkey. Buildings, animals and clothing are illustrative. The wise men belong to Matthew's later account and are not added to the manger scenes. These are original AI-assisted illustrations reviewed for this collection.
Ideas for home and Sunday school
Invite children to describe what they notice. Read the linked passage aloud, then ask one simple question about the scene. Younger children can choose one picture; older children can explain how the scenes fit the account. Allow children to choose their own colors.
Download and print
Choose an individual sheet or the complete 6-page PDF. The ZIP provides the same sheets together; it does not add extra designs. WebP pictures are screen previews. Print the PDFs for clear lines and text.
Use A4 portrait. For US Letter, choose Fit to page and check the preview. Print craft sheets at a consistent size, preferably Actual size on A4, so the cards and backdrop keep their proportions.
You may print copies for your own home, classroom or church group. Please share the article link rather than distributing the files, and do not resell the designs.
More Christmas resources
Visit the Christmas Printables hub for coloring collections, a Nativity craft, sequencing cards and activities. Read the Mary and Joseph story pack alongside these pictures.
A few helpful answers
Can I download just one coloring page?
Yes. Each design has its own download link. The ZIP lets you save the collection at once.
Which file formats are included?
This collection contains 6 PDFs. Each download button shows the file type.
Which paper size should I use?
The original PDFs use A4. Choose the paper size in your printer and check “Fit to page” and the print preview.
