Birth of Jesus Coloring Page
Drawn for Childhood Bible Stories · Free for home & Sunday school use · Updated July 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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Print tip:Use Ctrl+P or Cmd+P and select “Fit to page.” Standard 8.5×11 letter paper works best.
About this scene
Under a thatched stable roof, Mary folds her hands in prayer and Joseph kneels beside her, both gazing down at baby Jesus, who lies swaddled and sleeping in a straw-lined manger. Above the roof peak, the great star shines with long rays — the sign in the sky that marked the newborn King (Matthew 2:2).
The animals crowd in, too: a donkey leans over Joseph's shoulder for a look, and a woolly sheep stands at the front of the stable. A small oil lamp sits on the ground nearby, and behind everything a winding road threads through the hills — a quiet reminder of the long journey Mary and Joseph made to Bethlehem before the baby came (Luke 2:4-7).
It's a busy little scene, which makes it satisfying to color: every family member can claim a part — the star, the roof, the animals — if you're coloring together on a December afternoon.
Coloring ideas for this page
- Make the star above the roof the brightest thing on the page — strong yellow with gold rays reaching outward.
- Use warm browns and tans for the thatched roof and wooden stable posts, and golden yellow for the straw in the manger.
- Mary's veil is traditionally blue, but any gentle color works — and give Joseph's cloak a deep contrasting shade.
- Leave the sheep's wool white and color all around it, then try a soft gray-brown for the donkey peeking in.
What this page teaches
God's Son was not born in a palace. Mary wrapped Him in cloths and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room at the inn (Luke 2:7). The first Christmas teaches children that God keeps His promises — and that Jesus came humbly, for everyone.
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 right above the stable roof — 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 roof, 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.
