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A lamb has settled near Mary's feet while a donkey watches from the other side of the manger. Those quiet animals make the Jesus Is Born coloring page feel lived in. Joseph stands beneath the stable beams, baby Jesus rests at the center, and the star of Bethlehem shines through an opening above the distant town. Children have plenty to notice before Luke 2:1-20 is even opened.
Color the wood first if the number of details feels busy. Warm brown across the beams creates a frame, then the robes and animals are easier to separate with brighter colors. A deep blue night sky makes the star stand out. Colored pencils handle the straw around the manger and the tiny buildings outside; broad crayons are fine for Mary's robe and the stable floor. And that one little curl of hay beside the lamb can wait until last.
Use the free printable PDF during Advent or after a Christmas Sunday school lesson. It fits in a child's homeschool Bible notebook too. Ask who is in the stable and which parts of the picture appear in the Bible passage. Some children will want to name the animals. That's fine, as long as the story stays clear. On the back, they can letter 'Jesus is born' or copy a short verse. Another star can fill the corner. The birth of Jesus coloring page also works as a take-home church activity when December schedules get crowded and families need something ready to print, tuck into a bag, and finish around the kitchen table.
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