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Christmas Bible stories

Christmas begins long before the presents. It begins with a young woman in Nazareth saying yes to God, a long road to Bethlehem, a baby laid in a manger, shepherds running in the dark and wise men following a star. These stories tell it one piece at a time, so a child can live through Advent with the people who were there.

Read one each week of December, or all of them on Christmas Eve. Each is illustrated, read aloud, and ends with a memory verse, a lesson and a prayer, with a colouring page to print.

“For there is born to you today, in David's city, a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.”

Luke 2:11
Luke 2:22–38

Simeon and Anna Meet Baby Jesus

A Christmas Bible story for kids about old Simeon and Anna, who waited many years and finally held baby Jesus in the temple, from Luke 2, in pictures and audio, with a lesson and a family prayer about waiting for God.

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November 29, 2026 · 2 min read

Matthew 2:1–12

The Wise Men Follow the Star

A Christmas Bible story for kids about the wise men who followed a star to find Jesus, from Matthew 2, in pictures and audio, with a lesson and a family prayer about giving our best to Jesus.

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November 22, 2026 · 2 min read

Luke 2:1–20

No Room at the Inn, Jesus Is Born

The Christmas story for kids about Mary and Joseph travelling to Bethlehem and baby Jesus born in a stable from Luke 2, in pictures and audio, with a lesson and a family prayer.

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November 8, 2026 · 3 min read

Luke 1:26–38

The Angel Visits Mary

A short Christmas Bible story for kids about the angel Gabriel visiting Mary from Luke 1, in pictures and audio, with a lesson and a family prayer about saying yes to God.

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November 1, 2026 · 2 min read

A song to sing with it

Jesus Loves Me (Soul Version)

For the grown-up

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One short note a week with the new Bible stories and colouring pages, so you never miss one. No newsletter, no clutter, and you can stop any time.