Christmas Activities for the LDS Classroom
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Are you in need of some Christmas activities for your LDS classroom, ward Christmas party, or for a festive Family Home Evening? Here is one big list of the best Christmas activities, music, videos, and more to make your lessons this December even more cheery. Most of these link to LDS.org resources unless otherwise stated.
Be sure to check out these other great resources on the blog as well:
Share the joy of Christmas with Christ-centered candy! Some names for Jesus Christ were only mentioned by specific individuals in the Book of Mormon. As you examine these names with the teachings of those who use them, it gives such great additional insights. Use my study sheet to ponder more about Christ this Christmas and share the message with others. There are lots of fun ways you can use this Christmas candy study:
Put a different wrapped candy in each stocking. Take time on Christmas to discuss the meanings and remember Christ.
Make a candy bouquet for your friends.
Use them in a Christmas lesson- divide the study sheet among your class and use the wrapped candies as fun incentives.
Package up some candies in a bag, basket, or simply with ribbon for your neighbors and ministering families.
Surprise someone with the 12 Days of Christmas. Leave one candy each night. On the last night, add the study page and share which name resonates with you the most. You’ll have two candies left over if you do just 12 days.
Make a 2-week advent calendar! Pick one candy each day and study that name further while you enjoy a treat. Look up the meaning using the Bible Dictionary, Guide to the Scriptures, and other tools available in the Gospel Library.
Mix the various sizes of the candy, give them all, or simply pick your favorite names to share. It’s a great way to spread the message of Christmas!
Countdown to Christmas. Fill a bin with mini chocolates all labeled with a name for Christ. Tape the meanings of each name near your bin. Pick one day, read the meaning, study a scripture, and enjoy!
There are 14 candy labels in various sizes plus a study sheet. These candy labels are great for:
Large candy bar or bag of microwavable popcorn
Regular candy bar
Ghirardelli squares candy
Kisses, Rolos candy
Pens, sticky notes, and more!
Start your sweet study now!
Note: Some of the candy labels are more generic to reference several of the different names. For example- Christ references Christ Jesus, Christ the Son, and His Son Jesus Christ. Not all the names are on candy labels but they are all included on the study sheet.
This is a digital download.
You can find the pictured Book of Mormon candy wrapper here.
Bring the spirit of the season to life with this jolly Christmas-themed coloring book created especially for Latter-day Saint families. Whether you’re gathered around the table on a snowy afternoon or looking for a quiet Sunday activity, this book is full of festive fun and gospel-centered cheer.
Inside you’ll find:
10 Christmas Coloring Pages featuring sweet and simple holiday scenes
20 Finish the Scene Pages that spark creativity and imagination
1 Color-by-Number Page for an extra surprise reveal
Great for kids, teens, and even adults who love to color, this book is a great way to unwind, connect, and focus on the joy of Christ’s birth.
This is an instant download.
Check off your neighbor gifts, teachers, ministering families, and more with this simple gift idea for Christmas! This Christmas Nativity Gift Set includes:
Printable countdown posters (two variations). Put the poster in a picture frame and attach a washable marker. Each day, write the remaining days until Christmas inside the star whether it’s 76 or 4.
Scripture study page- This sheet goes over 7 groups of people and how they helped to light the world at Christmas time.
7 chocolate candy wrappers plus bag topper. Each candy says a name from the scripture study page: Mary, Joseph, Angels, Baby Jesus, Shepherds, Nephites, and Wisemen. The bag topper includes a scripture about letting your light shine (Matthew 5:16). The back of bag topper quotes the beginning of “O Holy Night.”
Give them as a set or individually!
This is a digital download.
Advents
While these are great as advents, they can also be fun in the classroom. Hand out the different parts and read the scripture or do the activity as you complete the picture.
Names of Christ Advent Devotional- Study a name of the Savior each day and color a beautiful hand drawn ornament in this study devotional from A Lively Hope.
A Week for the Christmas Story- Finish the scene as you read scriptures and sing songs
Christmas ABCs- Learn about the Christmas story as you go through the ABCs
Christmas Advent Wreath- Add the figures to the wreath as you do each activity
Christmas Around the World- Learn about other Christmas traditions as you complete this advent.
Christmas on Temple Square- Complete this scene as you do these activities each day
I Am the Light of the World- Read a scripture a day to decorate this tree for Christmas
Scripture Ornaments- Decorate the tree as you answer the questions and read the scriptures each day
Nativity Advent Calendar- Add a piece of the nativity each day in this advent from Green Jell-O with Carrots.
The Best Christmas Gifts- (2 week advent- start on December 11) Each activity is like a gift for Christmas
The Light of Christ at Christmas- Countdown to Christmas with these daily activities and finish the scene
What is Christmas?- Find the answer as you do each activity daily- each day includes a scripture to read too
Remembering Christ- (8 days) Add a candle to the wreath as you read each scripture story
Christmas Activities and Homemade Gifts
Christmas Cards- Directions for 3 different types of cards
Christmas Gifts- Several ideas with directions for homemade gifts. More ideas here
The Greatest Gift- How can you keep Christ in Christmas- gifts of service jar, fill in the blank, etc.
Christmas Music Quiz- Fill the blanks
Christmas Service- Find the acts of service throughout this scene
Christmas Tree Matching- Match the symbols of Christmas to their meanings and color the tree
Christmas Recipes- You can find all the recipes for Christmas in the Christmas Workshops listed in this are of LDS.org
Find the Differences- Spot the differences in these two scenes
The Christmas Story- (scroll down) Use the pictures to tell the Christmas Story or make ornaments as suggested in the activity above it.
In the Giving Spirit- How many acts of kindness can you find in this scene? Or use this one
Nativity Figures and Facts- Play a matching game with these pictures and facts
Star of Bethlehem- How many times can you find the word Star
Handmade Ornaments- Make ornaments out of foil
The Gifts and fruits of the Spirit- Word search
The Greatest Gift- Made these Christmas ornaments to remember the greatest gift
Looking to the Savior- Match the scripture to the picture
Christmas Tree- A file folder game from Green Jell-O with Carrots
To print one of these great Christmas activities, click on the picture you want.
Coloring Pages
Isaiah Prophesies of Jesus Christ's Birth (manger scene)
Jesus Christ is Born (manger scene)
The Christmas Story (split scenes- the shepherds and the manger)
The First Christmas (dot to dot with Wise Men)
Jesus Grew Up in a Righteous Family (close up of Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus)
Christmas Hymns Coloring Book is a great one for older children (from A Lively Hope).
Nativity Scenes
The Nativity- Color and glue to another sheet of paper to assemble
Nativity Craft- Make this simple stable and learn how to draw a sheep
Make Your Own Manger- Cute craft made with a paper bag
Nativity Cutouts- A pop out scene to assemble
The Wondrous Nativity- Another pop out scene to assemble
Build a Nativity- Great Primary Chorister activity for Christmas time (from Time Savors)
Christmas Music
Angels We Have Heard on High- Hymn #203
Away in a Manger- Hymn #206 or watch this performance by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir
Far, Far Away on Judea's Plains- Hymn #212 or watch the Mormon Tabernacle Choir
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing- Hymn #209 or watch the Mormon Tabernacle Choir
I Believe in Christ- Hymn #134 or watch the Mormon Tabernacle Choir
I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day- Hymn #214 or listen to the Mormon Tabernacle Choir
It Came upon the Midnight Clear- Hymn #207 or listen to the Mormon Tabernacle Choir
Joy to the World- Hymn #201 or listen to the Mormon Tabernacle Choir
O Little Town of Bethlehem- Hymn #208 or listen to the Mormon Tabernacle Choir
Oh, Come, All Ye Faithful- Hymn #202 or listen to the Mormon Tabernacle Choir
Once in Royal David's City- Hymn #205
Silent Night- Hymn #204 or listen to the Mormon Tabernacle Choir
The First Noel- Hymn #213 or listen to the Mormon Tabernacle Choir
While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks- Hymn #211
With Wondering Awe- Hymn #210
Away in a Manger- Children's Songbook pg. 42
Christmas Bells- Children's Songbook pg. 54
Have a Very Merry Christmas!- Children's Songbook pg. 51
He Sent His Son- Children's Songbook pg. 34 or listen to the Mormon Tabernacle Choir
Little Jesus- Children's Songbook pg. 39
Mary's Lullaby- Children's Songbook pg. 44
Oh, Hush Thee, My Baby- Children's Songbook pg. 48
Once within a Lowly Stable- Children's Songbook pg. 41
Picture a Christmas- Children's Songbook pg. 50
Samuel Tells of the Baby Jesus- Children's Songbook pg. 36
Sleep, Little Jesus- Children's Songbook pg. 47
Stars Were Gleaming- Children's Songbook pg. 37
The Nativity Song- Children's Songbook pg. 52
The Shepherd's Carol (Round)- Children's Songbook pg. 40
There was Starlight on the Hillside- Children's Songbook pg. 40
When Joseph Went to Bethlehem- Children's Songbook pg. 38
Who Is the Child?- Children's Songbook pg. 46
If you want to listen to the music only, you can download the music for the Christmas hymns and Children's Songs here.
Posters and Memes
These posters would make great puzzles. You can also add yourself to some of them with some cutting and pasting. Others make great ones to share on social media or through email.
Need just a picture for your lesson for Christmas devotional? See this great collection.
Scriptures about Christ's Birth
Christmas Videos
Find 5 pages of videos here including the latest, "He is the Gift" video
Jesus Christ is Born- Illustrated scripture story (about 1 1/2 minutes)
All the Bible Videos are great- you can buy them now too!
Christmas Programs to Act Out
The Christmas Story from the Book of Mormon
Two Witnesses of Jesus' Birth (includes puppets for a shadow show)
