Religious Christmas Books for Kids
Embark on a journey of faith and joy with Religious Christmas Books for Kids, part of our series best Christian books for kids.
In this curated collection, discover stories that beautifully intertwine the magic of Christmas with the spiritual significance of the season, offering young readers a meaningful exploration of the birth of Jesus and the timeless messages of love, hope, and peace.
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These books, adorned with enchanting illustrations and age-appropriate narratives, provide a wonderful way for children to connect with the religious roots of Christmas and celebrate the true essence of this special time.
For more reading, look at Nativity Board Books for Young Children, Bible Board Books for Toddlers, Christian Christmas Books for Children and Christian Board Books.
Religious Christmas Ideas for Kids
Before we jump into the best Christian books for kids, let’s take a look at celebrating Christmas with a religious focus, which can be a wonderful way to teach children about the biblical significance of the holiday. Here are some religious Christmas ideas to do with your kids:
Advent Calendar: Create or purchase an Advent calendar that includes daily Bible verses related to the Christmas story. Each day, read and discuss the scripture together as a family.
Nativity Scene Craft: Engage children in making a nativity scene craft. This hands-on activity allows them to create characters from the Christmas story, fostering an understanding of the key figures and events.
Christmas Storytelling: Read the Christmas story from the Bible (Luke 2:1-20) as a family. Encourage children to ask questions and discuss the meaning of the story.
Christmas Caroling: Sing religious Christmas carols that focus on the birth of Jesus. You can gather as a family or, if allowed, visit neighbors or a local nursing home to share the joy of these carols.
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Biblical Crafts: Create crafts that illustrate elements of the Christmas story. For example, make angels, shepherds, or stars to reinforce the biblical narrative.
Birthday Cake for Jesus: Bake a birthday cake for Jesus and celebrate his birth with a special dessert. Use this as an opportunity to discuss why Christians celebrate Christmas.
Family Devotional Time: Set aside time each day for a family devotional focused on the religious aspects of Christmas. Use a children’s Bible or devotionals geared toward kids.
Christmas Play or Pageant: Organize a simple Christmas play or pageant that reenacts the Nativity story. Encourage kids to take on the roles of Mary, Joseph, angels and shepherds.
Service Projects: Engage in acts of service as a way of embodying the spirit of Christmas. This could include volunteering at a local charity or making Christmas cards for those in need.
Prayer Jar: Create a prayer jar where family members can write down prayers related to the Christmas season. Take time to pray together, expressing gratitude and seeking blessings for others.
Adopt a Bible Verse: Choose a key Bible verse related to Christmas, such as Isaiah 9:6, and memorize it as a family. Discuss the meaning of the verse and how it connects to the holiday.
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Visit a Live Nativity: If available in your community, attend a live Nativity scene. Many churches or local organizations set up live Nativity displays that provide a tangible and visual representation of the biblical story.
These ideas blend faith and fun, creating meaningful experiences for children during the Christmas season while reinforcing the religious aspects of the holiday.
Religious Christmas Books for Kids
“Who invented Christmas?”Mama’s answer only leads to more questions like “Is God more important than Santa?”
So she and Little Cub head off on a polar expedition to find God and to see how he gave them Christmas. Along the way, they find signs that God is at work all around them.
This simple but poetic text brings to life the story of Jesus' birth in a stable in Bethlehem.
First published in 1952, this Little Golden Book adaption of the Christmas story was illustrated by beloved artist Eloise Wilkin.
Within the little drummer boy's seemingly simple gift lies the true spirit of Christmas. Ezra Jack Keats' vivid, jewel-toned artwork perfectly illustrates this classic holiday carol.
Young readers will enjoy reading about the angel Gabriel’s announcement to Mary and the visit from the three wise men in this addition to the Living Lights™ series of Berenstain Bears books. Children will learn all about Jesus’ holy birth.
The gentle beauty of the story of the first Christmas is now available as a board book. With a simple, lyrical text and radiant artwork, this book is perfect for the youngest child to be a part of the wonder of the Nativity.
The Christmas season is here, and you are once again juggling the story of Jesus with good Ol’ St. Nick, but what if you didn’t have to?
This beautifully illustrated bedtime story teaches children the story behind St. Nick and how he was a follower of Jesus too! Children will learn about the birth of Jesus, the importance of giving, and the reason for many of our holiday traditions.
This hardback storybook is a captivating retelling of the Christmas story, showing how God kept his promise to send a new King, a rescuing King, a forever King!
Young readers will understand the wonderous work angels do in this addition to the Living Lights™ series of Berenstain Bears books. Children will learn about the role angels had in the Christmas story.
A classic story of The First Chrismas travels along with Mary and Joseph to the town of Bethlehem where baby Jesus is born.
A simple story engages toddlers with lift-a-flap pages where they can learn and enjoy the traditional telling of Jesus's birth and the meaning of Christmas.
What does joy sound like? Award-winning recording artist Ellie Holcomb explores this question through a delightful collection of Christmastime scenes, leading up to the discovery that joy sounds like the angels singing that Jesus had been born.
Beginning with Creation, The Advent Storybook invites your family on a beautiful, chronological journey through ancient stories, tracing God’s faithful promise to send a Rescuer—Jesus.
Each of the 25 Bible stories begins with a key verse and ends with a thoughtful question, helping you and your children think and talk about the reason we celebrate Jesus’ birth.
Explore the Christmas narrative with your children! Whimsical illustrations pair with skillful rhyme as you follow Mary and Joseph on their adventure to becoming parents to God’s own son.
From the donkey and animals in the stable, to the angels and Heavenly hosts, this story is a celebration of the good news that came down to earth as Christ entered into our broken world to become its Savior.