Christmas Crafts: Nativity Scene Ornaments

Each Thursday from now until December 24, there will be a new Faith-Based Christmas Craft you can make with your family.

Here's the first one:

Looking for simple Christmas crafts that keep the focus on Jesus? Some of the most meaningful moments of the season happen in small, ordinary activities at home.

Here are 10 easy, low-prep crafts your family can make together this Christmas, each one paired with a Bible verse to help keep the true meaning of the season front and center. They work for a range of ages, so siblings can craft side by side, and most use simple supplies you probably already have at home.

1. Nativity Scene Ornaments

Verse: Luke 2:11

Build a simple stable out of popsicle sticks and decorate it with paper cutouts of baby Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. It is an easy way to retell the Christmas story with your hands while you talk through it together.

Supplies:

Popsicle sticks (5 to 6 per child)

Brown construction paper or cardstock

Glue sticks or white glue

Child safe scissors

Crayons or markers

Small paper or foam cutouts of baby Jesus, Mary, and Joseph

Straw, raffia, or yellow paper strips for hay

Ribbon or yarn for hanging

Optional: star stickers or glitter

Instructions:

1. Glue 4 popsicle sticks into a triangle shape for the stable roof and sides.

2. Glue 1 to 2 more sticks horizontally across the bottom for the base.

3. Attach the stable frame to a piece of brown paper or cardstock.

4. Add the paper cutouts of baby Jesus, Mary, and Joseph inside the stable.

5. Glue straw or yellow paper under baby Jesus for the manger.

6. Decorate with a star sticker at the top and any extra details.

7. Punch a hole or tape a ribbon loop to the back for hanging.

From the October 22, 2026 edition of This Week at Pender newsletter

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