25 Days of Scripture for Christmas
Count down the 25 days to Christmas with these encouraging scripture cards. Each card provides a Bible verse designed to keep your mind fixed on the beautiful truths of scripture, along with a practical suggestion for enjoying the Christmas season.
Keep reading to find out how you can download your free copy to focus on the truth of scripture and celebrate the small joys of the holiday season.
Feel free to rearrange the order of activities to work with your schedule or skip ones that just don’t fit into your life this year.
Ways to Use These Christmas Cards
Here are a few suggestions for ways you can use these cards after you download and print your copy.
- punch holes in the top of each card and string ribbon through them to create a banner for your wall or mantle
- display the card for each day on a bulletin board, magnetic board, or on the fridge
- use a business card holder to hold all 25 cards on your desk
- display the card for each day on a mini clipboard
- read the scripture with your family at breakfast each morning
December 1
Your kingdom will go on and on, and you will rule forever. The Lord will keep all his promises, he is loyal to all he has made.
Psalm 145:13
Ask each member of the family to choose a favorite recipe for you to make during the Christmas season.
December 2
The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world.
John 1:9
Select names in your family and instead of buying a gift, do something special for or with that person.
December 3
See how very much our heavenly Father loves us, for he allows us to be called his children—think of it—and we really are!
1 John 3:1
Allow your children to decorate a small tree for their bedroom with items they enjoy.
December 4
You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.
Isaiah 26:3
Ask your kids what Christmas traditions or activities are most meaningful to them and choose one suggestion from each child to prioritize this season.
December 5
Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul.
Psalm 143:8
Start a Christmas themed puzzle and invite family and friends to help you complete it any time they are around.
December 6
But let all who take refuge in you rejoice; let them ever sing for joy, and spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may exult in you.
Psalm 5:11
Have a Christmas progressive dinner with some friends. Appetizers at one house, main course at another, and dessert at a final destination!
December 7
Store up for yourselves treasures in heave, where moth and rust do not destroy, and were thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
Matthew 6:20-21
Have each member of the family fill a bag with items to donate to a local charity.
December 8
In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind.
John 1:4
Take a Christmas lights tour around your neighborhood. Let the kids wear their pajamas and pack some snacks and hot cocoa.
December 9
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.
Ephesians 2:8-9
To encourage children to give, make a one-on-one shopping date with each child. Shop for gifts for other family members or for a child in need.
December 10
I will sing of the Lord’s great love forever; with my mouth I will make your faithfulness known through all generations.
Psalm 89:1
Have older relatives write down or record memories they have of past holidays.
December 11
In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
Matthew 5:16
Deliver Christmas cookies or treats to your neighbors.
December 12
You have made known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.
Psalm 16:11
Decorate a gingerbread house.
December 13
Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him.
Jeremiah 17:7
Write your children and spouse letters detailing the ways they’ve made your year special and joyful. Leave it on the top of their stocking or on their breakfast plate where it will be the first thing they open on Christmas morning.
Another fun idea is to create a Kind Words List during the month of December. You’ll find this as part of my Christmas Activity Pack download in my free resource library.
Write something kind about your kids every day during December and tuck the paper in their Christmas stocking!
Add character traits you appreciate, jot down times you noticed them being helpful, or encourage them with words that express why you’re thankful for them.
December 14
From the fullness of his grace, we have all received one blessing after another.
John 1:16
Have friends or family over to play board games.
December 15
Then you would trust, because there is hope; and you would look around and rest securely.
Job 11:18
Roll out sleeping bags in the living room and have a family campout by the Christmas tree.
December 16
But I trusted in your steadfast love; my heart shall rejoice in your salvation. I will sing to the Lord, because he has dealt bountifully with me.
Psalm 13:5-6
Have your kids make Christmas crafts that are also useful, like place cards or gift tags.
December 17
This day belongs to the Lord! Let’s celebrate and be glad today.
Psalm 118:24
Invite friends over for a wrapping party!
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December 18
Let them bring songs of thanksgiving as their sacrifice. Let them tell in joyful songs what he has done.
Psalm 107:22
Watch video you’ve taken of previous Christmas seasons.
December 19
Lord, when doubts fill my mind, when my heart is in turmoil, quiet me and give me renewed hope and cheer.
Psalm 94:19
Buy meal-prep containers to use for holiday leftovers.
December 20
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace.
Colossians 3:15
Take pictures of your Christmas decor if you love the way it looks. You’ll have a guide to set it up the same way next year.
December 21
Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord; let us shout aloud to the rock of our salvation. Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song. For the Lord is a great God, the great kind above all gods.
Psalm 95:1-4
Watch a favorite Christmas movie together.
December 22
Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.
Hebrews 10:23
Order pizza and eat by the Christmas tree. Have each family member share a favorite Christmas memory.
December 23
Now to him who is able to accomplish immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be the glory…
Ephesians 3:20-21
Recycle holiday cards by sending the fronts to St. Jude’s Ranch for Children (stjudesranch.org). The kids at St. Jude’s create new cards to resell.
December 24
You will have both great joy and gladness at his birth, and many will rejoice with you.
Luke 1:14
Attend a Christmas Eve service.
December 25
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And his name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Isaiah 9:6
Read the Christmas story together as a family (Luke 2:1-18).
25 Days of Christmas Scripture Cards
Grab your free download of these beautiful cards to use this Christmas season. Keep them somewhere you’ll see them throughout the day—on your desk or in the kitchen—so you can read and reread the encouraging scripture verses often.
For best results, print on heavyweight cardstock or premium presentation paper.
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