Prophecies of Jesus Birth
Friend December 2018 “Prophecies of Jesus Christ” Match the prophecies with the picture. Also includes a coloring page.
December 2024 For the Strength of Youth “Fun Stop” In the New Testament and the Book of Mormon, angels testify of the Christmas story: the Savior’s birth and other connected events, like the birth of John the Baptist. Match what the angel said with the person it was declared to and then with what the person said or did.
Need help? Check out Matthew 1:18–25, Luke 1:13–38, Luke 2:8–18, and 1 Nephi 11:14–23.
Friend December 2018 “A Special Night” Action rhyme about the story of Jesus’s birth.
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Wisemen Follow the Star
Friend January 2023 “Journey to Egypt” After the Wise Men saw Jesus, an angel came to Joseph in a dream. The angel said that Jesus was in danger. He said they should go to Egypt, where they would be safe (see Matthew 2:13–14). Follow the maze to help Mary, Joseph, and Jesus find their way to Egypt.
Friend December 2019 “Light of the World” Color the stars below to help the Wise Men find Jesus (or follow the star path).
December 2024 For the Strength of Youth “Fun Stop” The Wise Men are following the star to worship Jesus Christ. Without looking too closely, guess which path will lead them to the star. Avoid the path that leads them back to Herod! Then follow the lines to see if you guessed right. (For the scripture story, see Matthew 2:1–12.)
Friend December 2022 “Follow the Star”
Jesus is the Light of the World
Friend December 2020 “Light the World” Jesus brought light and love to the whole world. Here are some activities to help you feel and share His light. Color the numbered areas after you do each activity.
Friend December 2019 “The Living Christ” Like light shining through a window, the Savior brings light and hope to a world that sometimes seems dark. Color this stained-glass window, then visit ComeUntoChrist.org/Christmas to learn how you can share Christ’s light!
Shepherds
Coloring Pages
Make a Nativity
Friend December 2020 “Food and Fun: Nativity Edition” Make a nativity with painted rocks, with treats, or with salt dough.
Friend December 2017 “Christmas Workshop” Make nativity figures such as this clothespin shepherd to tell the story of Jesus birth, or use it as an ornament for the tree.
Friend December 1986. Lace up ornaments. Print onto card stock. Punch holes in indicated spots. Lace up and tie ends together.
Friend December 2016 “Make Your Own Ornament”
Games and Activities
Christmas Riddles – Each riddle gives clues about a person or place related to the story of Jesus’ birth. (Friend December 1984)
- The inn was full in this small town, So in a manger they laid Him down. They’d come to this City of David to pay Their taxes, Herod’s law to obey. What city was this? ____________________
- In Swaddling clothes, asleep, He lay On that first, wondrous Christmas day. His mother, Mary, sat nearby, Singing Him a lullaby. Who was He? ___________________________
- While they watched o’er their flocks one night, An angel came in heavenly light And gave them “tidings of great joy”— They left in haste to see the Boy. Who were they? ________________________
- They traveled from the east afar, Following a bright, bright star; Many precious gifts they brought To give the newborn King they sought. Who were they? ________________________
Friend December 1981 Turn advent calendar into a game. See game pieces in “advent calendars”
Friend December 1982 – matching game
Friend December 1981 Make a Manger: Think of ways you can be helpful to those around you. Then during the month of December, each time you do something without being asked lay a piece of straw in the manger. If you can help someone without being discovered, add two pieces of straw. Soon the manger will be ready for Christmas—and so will your heart!
Friend December 1986 Find the words to fill the blanks by reading Luke 2:1–14. Then find the same words in the letter square by reading forward, backward, up, down, and diagonally. The unused letters, reading left to right, form a message that is important to remember.
Friend December 1987 To help you remember the story of Jesus’ early life, answer the questions and/or follow the instructions for each day in December, using the Bible references.
Friend December 2015 Primary children collected food for a local food bank for the holidays. For each item donated, the children put a picture on the wall in the Primary room to build a Nativity scene.
Friend December 2023 “Find It! Can you find the hidden things in this Nativity?
Christmas is About Jesus
Friend December 2019 “Christmas is about Jesus” Coloring Page
Stories
Friend December 2015 Activity- Hide baby Jesus Statue and tell children they are warm when they get close. Explain that the more we look for Jesus in our lives and do the things to get nearer to Him, the warmer we feel inside and the happier we are.”
