Celebrating a Christmas that reflects your religious beliefs is a great way to spread holiday cheer and rejoice in the reason for the season. Although, before Kris Kringle can pay a visit, there are some Holiday to-do’s that need to be checked off the list. We’re here to help you check them twice. In addition to hanging lights and planning out gifts, you’ll also want to get a jump start on creating and sending your yearly Christmas cards.

The Yuletide season is the perfect time for reconnecting with loved ones and letting them know you and your family are thinking about them and what better way to do so than by sending a Christmas card? Between stressing about holiday card design, scheduling your family Christmas photo and finding your address book, remember that the messages inside make your cards special. Creating the perfect holiday greeting card is no easy task.

Some people use Christmas time as an opportunity to send out annual updates or Christmas sayings and wishes. Why not take the opportunity to express your faith this holiday season? Adding a great bible verse to your Christmas card will elevate your greeting and shine a spotlight on your relationship with Christ. Not to mention, sending religious Christmas cards can help lift the hearts and spirits of those who receive them. Since this article contains many Christmas bible verses, you can jump to specific sections below:

Christmas Scripture
Christmas Bible Verses From The Old Testament

• “And there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them.” – Luke 2:8-9
•  “Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other.” – Romans 12:10
•  “A merry heart does good like medicine.” – Proverbs 17:22
•  “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! John.” – 1:29
•  “For nothing will be impossible with God.” – Luke 1:37
• In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it. John 1:4-5
• “The true light, which gives light to everyone, was coming into the world. He was in the world, and the world was made through him…” – John 1:9-10
• “Praise the Lord, all nations! Extol him, all peoples! For great is his steadfast love toward us, and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever. Praise the Lord!” – Psalm 117
• “Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!” – 2 Corinthians 9:15
•  “But when the fullness of the time came, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the Law, so that He might redeem those who were under the Law, that we might receive the adoption as sons.” – Galatians 4:4-5
•  “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.” – James 1:17

• “Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.” – Isaiah 7:14
•  “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” – Isaiah 9:6
• “There shall come forth a shoot from the stump of Jesse, and a branch from his roots shall bear fruit.” – Isaiah 11:1
•  “Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout aloud, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king is coming to you; righteous and having salvation is he, humble and mounted on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.” – Zechariah 9:9
• “But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting.” – Micah 5:2
•  “May the kings of Tarshish and of the coastlands render him tribute, may the kings of Sheba and Seba bring gifts! May all kings fall down before him, all nations serve him!” – Psalm 72:10-11
• Christmas Bible Verses From The Gospels & Acts
• Christmas bible verses from Gospels and Acts can be great to put on photo Christmas cards since they’re some of the most memorable verses for all Christians. Chances are, you can choose your loved ones’ favorite verses from either the Gospels or Acts to add to a custom Christmas card and make their day. These bible verses speak to the tradition of Christmas and can make you feel more connected to family and friends.
•  “And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus: for he shall save his people from their sins.” – Matthew 1:21
• “Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.” – Matthew 1:23
•  “And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.” – Luke 2:10
•  “Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the King, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.” – Matthew 2:1-2
• “When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.” – Matthew 2:10
• “After coming into the house they saw the Child with Mary His mother; and they fell to the ground and worshiped Him. Then, opening their treasures, they presented to Him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.” – Matthew 2:11
• “And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God. And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name Jesus.” – Luke 1:30-31
•  “For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.” – Luke 2:11
•  “And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.” – Luke 2:12
•  “And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God.” – Luke 2:13
• “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men.” – Luke 2:14
•  “And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.” – Luke 2:15  
• “And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the baby lying in a manger.” – Luke 2:16
•  “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” – John 3:16
• “And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.” – John 1:5-11
• And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we saw His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth.” – John 1:14
• “These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world.” – John 16:33  “And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also, that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.” – Luke 1:35
•  “Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins.” – Acts 5:31

Adding a Christmas scripture along with your Merry Christmas wishes will set your Holiday card apart from others. Create a greeting that expresses your faith and one that your recipients will cherish using one of the bible verses about Christmas below. Choose one, mix and match, or add to your own Christmas message to create the merriest greeting of them all.

Classic Bible Verses For Christmas Cards And Birth Of Jesus Scripture

With classic bible verses about the birth of Jesus, you can make sure your Christmas cards reflect the most important part of your holiday. These memorable bible verses can help your loved one's ring in the New Year on the right foot and reflect on what’s most important to them. Including verses about Jesus also help spread the fellowship that’s strong for Christians during the holiday season.

Bible verses from the Old Testament show how important religion can be throughout the years. Adding these older bible verses to your Christmas greeting cards can speak to your shared values and traditions with loved ones. Pick Old Testament bible verses about Christmas to show the strength of the holiday.

Including Bible verses from the Epistles is one of the best choices for your Christmas cards. Many of the Epistles originated as letters many years ago, so it’s fitting to add them to your letters to loved ones. Adding these bible verses to your cards can make sure you’re delivering religious Christmas cards with messages you live by and love.