5 Printable Christian Christmas Coloring Pages For Toddlers

By Renaud Gagne · 2025-12-11

If you have a toddler in the house, you know that Christmas is a magical mixture of wonder and absolute sensory overload. In our home, with four kids under age eight, we try to carve out quiet moments to focus on the true story of Christmas amidst the wrapping paper chaos.

But finding resources simple enough for a 3-year-old to understand, yet theologically rich enough to matter, is hard.

That's why we rely heavily on christian coloring pages to anchor our Advent and Christmas season and protect ourselves from being swallowed by the commercialization of this most holy season.

I built Bible Sketch because I wanted my kids to engage with the actual text of the Bible, not just generic holiday cartoons. Below, I’ve put together a 5-part series. These aren't just random images; they are a chronological walk through Luke’s Gospel, designed to help you explain how God became one of us—using chunky crayons and a lot of imagination.

Key Takeaways

Toddler-Ready: These sketches use simpler lines, perfect for developing fine motor skills and the "pincer grasp."
Theologically Grounded: Moves beyond "cute" to tell the narrative of the Incarnation (God becoming man).
Printable: Download, print, and color immediately.

Why Coloring Matters for Toddlers (It’s Not Just Busy Work)

Before we get to the pages, let's put on our "Educational Authority" hats for a second. When your 2-year-old is scribbling furiously on a picture of a donkey, they aren't just making a mess. They are doing deep developmental work.

Fine Motor Development: Holding a crayon builds the hand strength needed for writing later on.
Visual Theology: Toddlers are concrete thinkers. They can't understand the abstract concept of "Incarnation," but they can understand a baby sleeping in a feeding trough.
Slow Theology: In a fast-paced season, sitting down to color forces us to slow down. It creates a space for you to talk about the story while their hands are busy.

1. The Big Surprise: The Angel Visits Mary

Scripture: Luke 1:26-28 Best For: Introducing the story; Talking about "Good News."

The story begins with a surprise. This scene depicts the Angel Gabriel visiting Mary. For toddlers, the concept of an angel can be scary, so we focus here on the "Good News" aspect—the angel brought a happy message!

Why I Love This One:

In our house, we use this page to practice "gentle hands." I encourage my younger one to use bright yellow or gold for the angel to show God's glory/light. It’s a great way to talk about how God sends messengers to tell us important things.

2. The Happy Visit: Mary and Elizabeth

Scripture: Luke 1:39-45 Best For: Teaching about family and joy.

After Mary heard the news, she ran to see her cousin Elizabeth. This is a crucial part of the story often skipped in nursery classes, but it's vital because it shows that Jesus was real—even before He was born!

Why I Love This One:

This is a favorite for us because it’s about friendship and family. The text mentions the baby "leaped for joy" in Elizabeth's womb. My kids find the idea of a baby jumping in a tummy hilarious.

3. The Long Trip: Journey to Bethlehem

Scripture: Luke 2:1-5 Best For: "Active" coloring; Drawing lines and paths.

Now comes the hard part—the travel. Mary and Joseph have to walk a long way. This sketch captures the anticipation and the journey toward Bethlehem.

Why I Love This One:

This is great for fine motor skills. I ask my toddlers to draw the "road" under the donkey's feet. It helps them practice drawing horizontal lines. It also helps explain that Jesus didn't just appear; His parents had to work hard to get Him to the right place.

4. The Special Baby: Born in a Manger

Scripture: Luke 2:6-7 Best For: Quiet moments; The climax of the story.

Here it is. The moment God became one of us. A baby in a manger. This is the centerpiece of your fridge art collection for December.

Why I Love This One:

We usually play "Silent Night" in the background while coloring this one. I tell my kids, "This is when God became small, just like you." It helps them understand that God isn't just far away in the sky; He came down to be a little baby who needed milk and naps.

5. The Party: The Shepherds and Angels

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14 Best For: High energy coloring; Using all the colors!

The story doesn't end in the quiet stable; it explodes into the fields with the shepherds! The sky fills with angels praising God.

Why I Love This One:

This is the "Celebration" page. I let the kids use glitter glue here (yes, I regret it later, but it’s worth it). It captures the joy of the Gospel—that this good news is for everyone, even the shepherds out in the fields.

6. Create Your Own Custom Nativity Scene

Sometimes you need something specific. Maybe your toddler is obsessed with the "sheep" or really wants to color the "Star of Bethlehem" specifically.

If the verses above don't fit exactly what you need for your Sunday School lesson or rainy Tuesday afternoon, you can use Bible Sketch to generate a custom one.

Go to the App: Type in any* verse.

Select "Toddler" Mode: This simplifies the artwork, removing complex shading so there is more white space for big crayons.
Hit Generate: In about 60 seconds, you have a fresh, unique coloring page.

Tips for Best Results:

Keep it to 1 or 3 verses, the most graphically representative.
Select "Sunday School" styles for ages 2-4.
Always "Trust but Verify" the output before printing!

Which Sketch is Right for Your Family?

Here is a quick summary to help you plan your Advent coloring schedule.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I print these for my whole Sunday School class?

Absolutely. We built Bible Sketch with ministry in mind. If you have the Premium plan or a Credit Pack, you have full commercial rights to print as many copies as you need for your class, VBS, or messiest nursery group.

Are these images too complex for a 2-year-old?

The images linked above were selected specifically because they work well for younger children. However, if you generate your own, just make sure to select the "Toddler" setting in the app to avoid getting an image that is too intricate for a toddler's patience level.

How do I explain "Incarnation" to a toddler while coloring?

Keep it simple! As you color the Baby Jesus (Sketch 4), I usually say: "God loves us so much that He didn't want to stay far away. He wanted to come close and be a baby, just like you were a baby." It connects the theology to their own lived experience.