Christmas bingo cards (nativity)
Quick answer
Christmas bingo uses words from the Christmas story, like manger, shepherds, star and wise men, in place of numbers. Make up to 60 unique printable cards below, then call words from the caller’s list or the on-screen caller.
Jesus
Mary
Joseph
Manger
Angel
Shepherds
Sheep
Star
Wise men
Gold
Frankincense
Myrrh
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Bethlehem
Nazareth
Stable
Inn
Gabriel
Emmanuel
Herod
Swaddling cloths
Gifts
Joy
Peace
Hope
How to play
- Pick a grid size and number of cards, then print.
- Call words with the on-screen caller.
- Players mark matching words on their cards.
- First to finish a line shouts “Bingo!”
Tips for leaders
- Read Luke 2:1–20 aloud and have players mark words as they hear them. That is “story bingo”.
- Use 3×3 cards for preschool Christmas parties.
- Wrapped sweets make great markers and prizes.
All Christmas bingo words (38)
- Jesus
- Mary
- Joseph
- Manger
- Angel
- Shepherds
- Sheep
- Star
- Wise men
- Gold
- Frankincense
- Myrrh
- Bethlehem
- Nazareth
- Stable
- Inn
- Gabriel
- Emmanuel
- Herod
- Swaddling cloths
- Gifts
- Joy
- Peace
- Hope
- Love
- Glory
- Camel
- Donkey
- Christmas tree
- Candle
- Bell
- Carols
- Advent
- Nativity
- Light
- Savior
- Baby
- Gloria
Frequently asked questions
How do you play Christmas story bingo?
Give everyone a nativity bingo card, then read the Christmas story aloud. Players mark each word as they hear it. The first full line wins.
How many players can play?
Up to 60 with unique cards from one batch. Make another batch for more.
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