Nativity Coloring Pages for Kids and Adults
Last updated: October 24, 2025 by the Homemade Gifts Coloring Team
When I think of Christmas, my mind goes to the iconic nativity scene. It’s what the holiday is really about, and nativity coloring pages help me keep that in mind. These coloring sheets feature Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus in the manger, along with angels and wise men. You know the famous story already, but a nativity coloring page offers a unique way to celebrate it while you’re gearing up for the Christmas season.
You can print out and color as many of these nativity coloring page printables as you want. We even have coloring tips below. So gather your kids around and pick out some seasonal coloring fun!
Nativity Coloring Pages
Find Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus in these nativity coloring pages, as well as the three wise men, angels, and more. This will really get you in the Christmas spirit!
These printables are for personal, non-commercial use only.
Coloring Tips for Your Nativity Coloring Pages
Now that you’ve picked out your coloring pages, here are a few tips to get you started coloring them. Remember: There are no right or wrong ways to color. These are just helpful tips!
Use Shading and Light to Your Advantage
We think of the nativity as a nighttime scene. Maybe you even chose a nativity coloring page with a big guiding star in the night sky. But whether it’s night or day, you can use shadow and light to your advantage while coloring.
Think about where the light is coming from - maybe it’s that big star overhead! Then add shadows for a bit more depth. There might be shadows under the manger, for example. If you’re stuck, you could look up images of nativity scenes and try to see where they placed light and shadows.
Know Your Complementary Colors
Complementary colors can make a big difference in your nativity coloring pages. And you don’t need to be an art major to understand them. Complementary colors are opposites on the color wheel, and mixing them makes neutral shades like gray and brown. This is important because you don’t want to end up with those colors accidentally.
Also, by knowing which colors are opposites, you can know which colors are more similar. A blue can become a purple because they’re close on the color wheel, for example. If you want a color wheel to use as a reference, check out our complementary colors page.
Get Creative with Colors
All of this being said, you should feel free to get creative. There are no rules when it comes to your nativity coloring pages. You can color them however you want. The same goes for your kids. Maybe they’re giving baby Jesus green skin, but that’s okay. It’s just them expressing their creativity. Nativity coloring pages don’t need to be perfectly realistic to evoke the spirit of the Christmas season.
Angel Coloring Pages
Looking for more religiously-oriented or ethereal coloring pages for the holidays. We have a beautiful collection of angel coloring pages, perfect for Sunday morning coloring!
More Christmas Coloring and Activities
We have a lot more Christmas coloring and activities to help you ramp up for the holidays. Check out these additional offerings.
- Christmas Coloring Pages
- Christmas Coloring Pages for Adults
- Bible Coloring Pages
- Star Template
- Christmas Ornament Coloring Pages
- Christmas Tree Coloring Pages
- Stocking Coloring Pages
- Gingerbread Coloring Pages
- Christmas Color by Number
- Reindeer Coloring Pages
- Elf Coloring Pages
