Christmas Activities
The Christmas season is when we, as Christians, celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. It is more than an annual shopping extravaganza. Who could imagine that God Himself would come to earth as a baby? This tiny, vulnerable child came to die for us. He is at once a newborn infant and our eternal King. The free, printable Christmas activities and resources below can help you teach children the true meaning of Christmas.
Gabriel Visited Mary Color By Number Page
As your children color by number this picture showing Gabriel visiting Mary, you’ll have the opportunity to talk to them about what the angel said to her and how she responded. How special it was for Mary that she was going to become the mother of God’s Son!
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Gabriel Visited Mary Puppets
With these puppets, children and preschoolers will be able to act out Gabriel’s visit with Mary—the visit where the angel announced to her that she would become Jesus’ mother!
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Simeon and Anna Word Search
This Bible activity is a word search puzzle that highlights 10 elements of Simeon’s and Anna’s encounters with the infant Jesus, as well as Mary and Joseph. Word searches are a great deal of fun! How many of the ten words hidden in this puzzle can your children find? Can you find them all?
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Simeon and Anna Puzzle
This 15-piece jigsaw puzzle shows Simeon and Anna rejoicing over Jesus while Mary and Joseph look on. What a fun activity—and it’s one that will help your kids visualize what this encounter might have looked like.
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Simeon and Anna Puppets
Simeon, Anna, Jesus, and Mary and Joseph are featured in this puppet activity for children and preschoolers. A temple background also is provided. Give your kids a creative and fun way to learn the Bible story recorded in Luke 2:21-39 by letting them act it out with these puppets!
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Simeon and Anna Match Game
The setting for this match game is the encounter Simeon and Anna had with the infant Jesus and with Mary and Joseph in the temple complex. Who among your children can find the most matches?
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Simeon and Anna Secret Code
This Bible activity for children—a secret code—highlights six elements of Simeon’s and Anna’s encounter with the Baby Jesus, as well as an important “bottom line” truth. What did Simeon and Anna know about this baby? Why was He special in ways no other human being ever was or ever will be? Give your kids an opportunity to learn by “cracking the code”!
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Prophets Told About Jesus’ Birth Word Search
Finding key words related to two Messianic prophecies in the Old Testament—one from Isaiah and the other from Micah—is challenging, fun, and educational! You’ll have fun working this word search puzzle, because it’s a Bible activity for children that adults also will enjoy!
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Prophets Told About God’s Son Word Tiles
“God’s Son will be born in Bethlehem.” Micah wasn’t quite this explicit, but, inspired by God’s Holy Spirit, he foretold this very event. Your children will love these word tiles and have great fun putting them in the proper order.
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