Christmas Nativity Scene Printable (Free)

ByJulie Boston

Make your own Christmas nativity scene with these free printable nativity scene cutouts. Color Mary, Joseph, and Baby Jesus, then arrange the figures around the paper stable as you tell the Christmas story.

If your children would rather color a whole scene, try the nativity coloring pages. For a December countdown, use the printable Nativity Advent calendar.

Christmas nativity scene printable craft activity.

Set the star above the stable and let each child choose a figure to add. For a classroom display, give everyone a piece to color before you bring the scene together.

Get the printable PDF · See how to assemble the scene

What’s Included in This Free Printable Nativity Scene

This Christmas nativity scene printable PDF comes with individual nativity scene cutouts, each with clean dashed cut lines so kids can cut and place their pieces easily.

Christmas nativity scene printable kids craft.

Included figures:

  • Main Characters: Mary, Joseph, and Baby Jesus
  • Shepherd boy with lamb
  • Angel
  • Three Wise Men
  • Animals: Donkey, camel, cow, sheep, Dove, and lamb
  • Stable background
  • Star of Bethlehem

All pieces are illustrated in a vintage paper doll style so you can build a large printable nativity scene that looks both classic and charming.

I would recommend using a large foam board from the Dollar Tree and letting your kids draw or paint their own backdrop then add all the pieces.

How to Use This Printable Nativity Scene

  1. Download the free printable Christmas nativity scene PDF.
  2. Print on sturdy paper or cardstock.
  3. Color each piece to make it your own.
  4. Cut along the dashed lines.
  5. Arrange your nativity craft on a shelf, mantel, table, or even under the tree.

For a simple storytelling activity, leave the figures loose. Children can bring the shepherd and lamb to the stable, then move the Wise Men toward the star.

Christmas angle and shepherd boy, nativity scene printable.
Nativity stable cut out.

More Christmas Nativity Craft Ideas

Why Families Will Love This Nativity Scene Printable

I think the simplistic crafts are the most rewarding. There are endless possibilities when it comes to how to use this, including making a fun paper mobile, window clings, or add some magnets and use them on your fridge.

Christmas wisemen cut outs for nativity scene.

Here are some other reasons that make this great:

  • Free printable nativity set — just subscribe, click, and print.
  • Perfect for kids, Sunday school, or holiday family time.
  • Great for coloring, crafting, and storytelling.
  • Helps children learn about the Christmas story and Baby Jesus.
  • Can be used year after year as part of your holiday traditions.

This nativity scene makes a wonderful Christmas craft for families who love handmade, meaningful holiday decorations.

Free Printable Christmas Nativity Scene PDF

Enter your name and email in the box below and select Grab Your Printable! to open the free nativity scene PDF. Save a copy so you can print the figures again next Christmas.

Christmas Nativity scene cut outs.

These free printables are a part of our exclusive subscriber library and are for personal use only. They are the exclusive property of Once Upon A Printable and may not be reproduced or used for commercial purposes without our written consent. Thank you for respecting our copyright.

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About Julie

She’s a homeschool graduate, mother of five, designer, and educator. Inspired by classic books, art, music, and nature, she creates thoughtful, engaging resources to support parents and educators in teaching with intention and wonder.

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26 Comments

  1. Hello,
    What a beautiful craft! I am subscribed but could not download the cut out Nativity set. Can you please email it to me?
    Blessings,
    Renee

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    1. Hey Renee! The download box is in the post itself. Can you tell me why you couldn’t download it? It helps me figure out if it’s a tech issue or what’s going on so I can fix it. Thanks!

      Julie

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    1. Hey Joselyn! I’m updating my whole system right now so it’s way easier on everyone to access the free printables. I’m sending it to your email right now! But in the future, it should be very straightforward to simply enter an email and immediately gain access!

      Sincerely,
      Julie

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  3. Julie,
    I can’t find where to sign in to receive your cutouts. They are so cute and perfect for my church kids that I teach. Could you email them to me?
    Thank you so much!
    Susan Tuckett

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        1. Hey Savanna, I’m sending you an email right now. But, I already notice you aren’t a subscriber. My whole site works off of a free membership for subscribers. So, content is exclusively available to download for those that subscribe and sign into the free membership through https://grow.me. For anyone else wondering in the comments section, please read the post as I go into great detail to try to explain it.

          Thanks!
          Julie

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  5. Hi there! I tried to subscribe to download these beautiful cut outs!

    Is there any chance you could email them to me?

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  8. I cannot access the printable copies for the nativity scene. I want my classroom to build a nativity scene for our classroom board. Please if you can, can you send me an email with it?

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    2. Hi there!

      I subscribed but I’m having a hard to accessing the printables for the cut out nativity scene. Could you email to me?

      Your content is so beautiful!

      Reply

      1. Hey Jacqueline! I think I already sent you an email from a previous comment, but I wanted to reply and thank you for your kind words! I put a lot of heart and soul (time and effort) into creating these resources for my subscribers and it’s lovely to hear that they enjoy and appreciate them!

        Julie

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  10. Hi Julie, I am logged into grow and still cannot access your beautiful content. Can you provide any help? Thank you.

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