Discover a joyful selection of Christmas songs and poems for children that celebrate the true spirit of the holiday season. These delightful resources are perfect for singing, reciting, and sharing with young ones, helping them connect with the message of Christmas in a fun and engaging way. Explore these musical and poetic treasures to enrich your holiday celebrations and create lasting memories.
Traditional
Silent night
Holy night
All is calm
All is bright
Round yon' virgin, mother and child
Holy infant
So tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly peace
Sleep in heavenly peace
Traditional
Mary had a little lamb
Little lamb, little lamb
Mary had a little lamb
Its fleece was white as snow.
Discuss how there is a Biblical meaning to “Mary Had a Little Lamb” as well.
Mary – Jesus’ Mother
Lamb – Jesus
White as snow – Jesus was without sin
Optional Verses:
Mary had a little baby...Jesus was His name
He was born in Bethlehem...Born on Christmas day
All the shepherds came to see...The baby born a King
Happy Birthday Baby Jesus...God's gift to us all
Author unknown
Five little bells hanging in a row; (Fingers hanging down)
The first one said, "Ring me slow." (Wiggle thumb)
The second one said, "Ring me fast." (Wiggle index finger)
The third one said, "Ring me last." (Wiggle second finger)
The fourth one said, "I'm like a chime." (Wiggle third finger)
The fifth one said, "Ring me at Christmas time." (Wiggle fourth finger)
Traditional
Away in a manger
No crib for a bed
The little Lord Jesus
Laid down His sweet head
The stars in the sky
Looked down where He lay
The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay
Traditional
The First Noel, the Angels did say
Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay
In fields where they lay keeping their sheep
On a cold winter's night that was so deep.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Born is the King of Israel
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Author: Unknown
Here's a tiny little bed (cup hand)
Here's a tiny little head (put finger in a cupped hand)
Shhh! Baby Jesus is sleeping (put finger to mouth)
Tune: Jingle Bells
Christmas Bells, Christmas Bells,
Ring them out today
Christ was born in Bethlehem
To take our sins away
Christmas Bells, Christmas Bells
Ring them out today
Tell all the world of Jesus' love
This happy Christmas day
Christmas Bells, Christmas Bells
Ring them all the day
God loves us all and sent His Son
To take our sins away
Gospel bells, gospel bells
Ring them all the day
Ring them while you're at work
and while you're at your play
Gospel bells, gospel bells
Ring them all the day
Ring out the news that Jesus came
To take our sings away
This precious song was shared with me by my aunt. Love the animal sounds, and fun nature of the lyrics.
By: Heidi Franz
Tune: Are you Sleeping?
Joseph and Mary, Joseph and Mary
Went to Bethlehem, Went to Bethlehem
Jesus would be born soon, Jesus would be born soon
God’s own Son, God’s own Son
Baby Jesus, Baby Jesus
God's own Son, God's own Son
Born in a manger, Born in manger
Holy One, Holy One
Hurry shepherds, Hurry shepherds
Go and see, Go and see
Baby Jesus in a manger, Baby Jesus in a manger
God's own Son, God's own Son
God sent Jesus, God sent Jesus
For the world, For the world
Thank You, God, for Jesus, Thank You, God, for Jesus
Gift of love, Gift of love
Discover a variety of holiday activities that keep Jesus at the heart of your celebrations! From crafts to family traditions, these ideas will help you create meaningful moments for your family or classroom that focus on the true reason for the season.
Adapted from Unknown Source
Tune: The Wheels on the Bus
Idea: Make puppets of Mary, Joseph, and Baby Jesus. Use the Mary and Joseph puppets on verses 1-3, add Jesus on verses 4-5.
Here we go to Bethlehem
Bethlehem, Bethlehem
Here we go to Bethlehem
A long, long journey
Where shall we stay in Bethlehem
Bethlehem, Bethlehem
Where shall we stay in Bethlehem
On our long, long journey
We can stay in a stable
A stable, a stable
We can stay in a stable
It's safe and warm
Jesus was born in Bethlehem
Bethlehem, Bethlehem
Jesus was born in Bethlehem
In a stable safe and warm
The angels sing, The angels sing
Good news, Good news
The angels sing, The angels sing
Jesus is born today
Tune: We Wish You a Merry Christmas
We've come to sing of Jesus
We've come to sing of Jesus
We've come to sing of Jesus
For He is the King
He came down to earth as Christmas
He came down to earth as Christmas
He came down to earth as Christmas
And He is the King
Traditional
O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant,
O come ye, O come ye, to Bethlehem.
Come and behold Him, born the King of angels;
O come, let us adore Him,
O come, let us adore Him,
O come, let us adore Him,
Christ the Lord.
Adapted from Idea by Rita Hewson, Unknown Source
Tune: The Farmer in the Dell
Form a circle with one child in the middle as "Jesus." Have the children hold hands, singing the song and walking in a circle around "Jesus."
Jesus in a manger
Jesus in a manger
Good News, Good News
Jesus in a manger
Have the child in the middle choose another child to stand in the middle with him/her. Continue singing the verses adding a child in the middle per verse.
Jesus takes Mary
Jesus takes Mary
Good News, Good News
Jesus takes Mary
Mary takes Joseph...
Joseph takes a shepherd...
