How to Celebrate the Nativity of Jesus Christ with Children

The Nativity of Jesus Christ is the joyful celebration of Christ’s birth on December 25—a moment that changed the world forever. It’s a beautiful occasion for families to come together and reflect on the gift of Jesus. There are many ways to celebrate this special day with your children, from hosting a birthday party for Jesus to bringing Him into your home through meaningful traditions. Here are some ideas to make the celebration of Jesus’ birth even more memorable for your family.

1. Throw a Birthday Party for Jesus!

What better way to celebrate the birth of Jesus than by throwing Him a birthday party? You can involve your children in the preparation and create a festive atmosphere in honor of our Savior. 

We’ve created printables to make this celebration even more special:

• Cake Topper: Decorate a birthday cake for Jesus with a cake topper that says “Happy Birthday Jesus!” Your kids will love the idea of baking a cake in honor of Christ’s birth.
• Party Hats: Have your little ones wear birthday party hats as they gather around the cake. You can use these hats to remind them that this is a time to celebrate the great gift God gave us.
• Birthday Card: Create a beautiful birthday card for Jesus with your kids and write messages of love and gratitude for His presence in your lives.

You can hang a Happy Birthday Banner. If you’d like to make the cake even more special, consider making Jesus’ birthday cake with your children. It doesn’t have to be elaborate; just a simple cake with candles and decorations will make it feel festive and full of joy!

2. Add Baby Jesus to the Manger Scene

Another way to mark the Nativity is by placing baby Jesus in the manger. Many families have a Nativity scene they set up at home. Traditionally, baby Jesus is placed in the manger on Christmas morning, symbolizing His birth. As you add Him to the scene, reflect with your children on the beauty and significance of His birth.

3. Sing Christmas Carols Together

What better way to honor the birth of Christ than to sing together as a family? Consider gathering around the tree or near the manger scene to sing a few of these timeless Christmas carols: Silent Night, O Holy Night, Away in a Manger, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, Joy to the World, The First Noel, O Come, All Ye Faithful, Angels We Have Heard on High, Little Drummer Boy.

4. Making It a Family Tradition

Celebrating the Nativity of Jesus is a wonderful opportunity to create lasting family traditions. By incorporating the birthday party for Jesus, adding baby Jesus to your manger scene, and singing together on Christmas Day, you’ll help your children understand the true joy of Christmas—the birth of Christ and the gift He is to the world.

We hope these ideas inspire you to celebrate the Nativity of Jesus Christ in a meaningful way this year. May your family be blessed with peace, love, and joy as you honor the birth of our Savior.

If you’re looking for resources to help with your celebration, be sure to check out our printable birthday party set for Jesus, including a cake topper, party hats, and birthday card.