Free Printable Nativity Set with Standing Paper Figures

Build a Christmas stable on your mantel with this free printable Nativity set. The watercolor-style paper figures come ready to cut out, and the included stands let Mary, Joseph, and the Wise Men stand around the manger.

If your children want to choose the colors themselves, try my black-and-white Nativity scene cutouts. For a reading or handwriting activity to go with the finished stable, use the Nativity worksheets.

Start with the stable, Mary, Joseph, and Baby Jesus. Leave the other figures within reach so your children can bring the shepherds and animals into the scene as you tell the story.

The background works at letter size for a tabletop display, or you can have it printed as a poster for a larger scene.

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What’s Included in the Nativity Scene Printable

This nativity set printable comes as a PDF file so you can easily print and cut out the pieces at home. You’ll receive:

• Mary, Joseph & Baby Jesus
• Angel & Star of Bethlehem (with tabs to place anywhere on the background)
• Shepherds and animals (donkey, sheep, ox, camel)
• Three Wise Men with gifts
• A classic stable scene
• Linen banner header for labeling or scripture
• Background scene that can be printed large (poster size) or regular letter size

👉 All figures are created as paper doll cutouts with smooth edges — easy for kids (and grown-ups!) to cut and assemble.

How to Assemble the Paper Nativity Set

1. Print your favorite version of the scene on cardstock for sturdiness.
2. Cut out each figure and background piece.
3. Add the star and angel by cutting a small slit in the background and sliding the tabs through.
4. Use the included stands to make the figures stand upright.
5. Assemble your own nativity story, arranging characters however you like.

✨ Tip: For a larger display, take the background file to a local print shop and have it printed as a poster-size nativity scene.

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Why You’ll Love This Nativity Craft

For a mantel display, leave a little room in front of the stable so children can move the paper figures. For Sunday school, give each child a figure to bring to the manger when their part of the story comes up.

How to Download the Nativity Set Printable PDF

Enter your name and email below and select Grab Your Printable! to access the free Nativity set PDF. Save a copy before printing so you can replace a paper figure if one gets bent or lost.

Share the Joy

If you love this nativity scene printable, feel free to share it with friends and family, or tag me when you set yours up! This Christmas nativity craft is meant to be a keepsake tradition — something kids can help build and cherish year after year.

“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.”