Birth of Jesus Coloring Page
Drawn for Childhood Bible Stories · Free for home & Sunday school use · Updated October 2026
This free printable puts the whole nativity into one warm scene: Mary and Joseph kneeling close beside baby Jesus in the manger, sheltered under the stable roof, with the great star blazing above and a donkey and sheep looking on. It's a natural pick for Christmas, but the story is worth coloring any month of the year.
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Printing: Ctrl+P or Cmd+P, choose “Fit to page,” standard 8.5 × 11 letter paper.
The story behind this page
Read the story of how God sent His only Son, Jesus, to save us. His story begins in the small town of Bethlehem, in a manger, on the night the shepherds heard the news.
Story 17 of 27 in our Bible stories in order plan. Up next: Jesus Feeds 5,000 People.
Luke 2:4–7
4Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to David’s city, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David;
5to enroll himself with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him as wife, being pregnant.
6While they were there, the day had come for her to give birth.
7She gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him in bands of cloth, and laid him in a feeding trough, because there was no room for them in the inn.
Questions parents ask
Is this coloring page just for Christmas?
Christmas is when most families print it, but the birth of Jesus is a year-round story. It also pairs well with an Advent countdown: color one section per day as you read through Luke 2 together.
Can our church print this for the children's Christmas program?
Yes. Print as many copies as your class or program needs. It works well as a keep-them-busy activity during rehearsal waits, or as a take-home after a Luke 2 lesson.
What should I tell my child about the star?
The Bible says a star announced Jesus' birth and later guided the wise men to Him (Matthew 2:1-10). On this page it shines through the stable window, a good prompt to talk about how God led people to find Jesus.
My toddler wants to help. Is this too detailed?
The big shapes (the stone wall, the star, the animals) are toddler-friendly, while faces and small details suit older siblings. Many families split the page: little ones take the sheep and donkey, big kids take Mary, Joseph, and the baby.
