Virgin Mary, the Mother of Jesus To portray Mary, you need a special costume, one that will radiate the gentle courage and beauty of the mother of Jesus. Mary is often depicted in a lovely blue robe with a white headpiece. She’s one of the three main figures of the Holy Family, along with Joseph … Continue reading →
Baby Jesus Sweet Baby Jesus, lovingly cradled by his mother Mary, completes the Holy Family of three. Our Savior is born. A Baby Jesus costume can be a simple blanket swaddled around a real baby, or a Baby Jesus doll. photo credit: Mary and Baby Jesus by Scott Schram, on Flickr. Plush Baby Jesus If … Continue reading →
Joseph, Father of Jesus Joseph, a carpenter by trade, was chosen to be the earthly father of Jesus. He is most often depicted in a robe with headpiece. He’s one of the three main figures of the Holy Family, along with the Virgin Mary and the Holy Babe. These are versatile costumes for children and … Continue reading →
Angel Costumes, Wings, Halo and Harp Angel costumes are essential to a Christmas play, because they bring the shepherds news of the birth of the Savior and they sing the glory of God. photo credit: The Last Noel – First Baptist Birmingham, on Flickr. Angel Costumes for Kids It wouldn’t be a Christmas play without … Continue reading →
Shepherds Watched Their Flocks The shepherds were the first to be told of the birth of Jesus. A shepherd costume is essential for a Christmas play. You’ll need robes, headpieces, tunics and crooks for all the shepherds. Mix up the patterns and colors so the shepherds don’t look all alike. photo credit: The wisemen at … Continue reading →
Wise Men Follow The Star Wise men followed the Star to the stable. They brought gold, frankincense and myrrh as gifts to the baby Jesus. Wise Men Costumes include robes of rich colors and splendid design patterns, belt cords and crowns or headpieces. photo credit: The Last Noel – First Baptist Birmingham by Scott Schram, … Continue reading →
The Innkeeper The innkeeper told Mary and Joseph that there was no room in the inn, so they found lodging in a stable. photo credit: “Joseph and Mary arrive in Bethlehem” (watercolour) Source: “The life of Jesus of Nazareth: eighty pictures” (1906) by William Brassey Hole (public domain) Innkeeper Costume for Kids Your small but … Continue reading →
Nativity Animals Nativity animals are a part of every Christmas manger scene. Traditionally, a cow, a donkey, sheep and camels are among those that appear in the Christmas Story of the birth of Jesus Christ. If you’re not using real animals, you’ll need cute animal costumes! Lamb and Sheep Costume A sheep or lamb costume … Continue reading →
Nativity Props: Gold Frankincense and Myrrh The three Wise Men brought these expensive gifts to the newborn Baby Jesus. Gold, frankincense and myrrh props are essential for every Christmas Play. Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh Props What are frankincense and myrrh, anyway? Both come from tree sap (resin). Used for beauty, religious and medicinal purposes, they … Continue reading →
Nativity Props: the Stable and Manger Baby Jesus was born in a stable and laid in a manger. Christmas play props & accessories add an extra touch to the manger scene making it more realistic to the audience. Manger What is a manger? It’s a trough (or a feeder) made of wood, stone or … Continue reading →
Nativity Star: The Star of Bethlehem The Star in the East led the Wise Men to the stable where they found Baby Jesus in a manger. A Nativity Star costume or prop is an essential part of a Christmas pageant. With a child as the Star, he or she can walk towards the stable, guiding … Continue reading →
Biblical Costume Patterns Perhaps you want to know how to make Nativity costumes because you enjoy crafts and like to be creative or because you want to save money. There’s no reason not to create your own Nativity costume! There are books and patterns and helpful no-sew web sites. Your child will look realistic, not … Continue reading →
DIY Angel Costume and Wings To make an angel costume, you can sew one by using a pattern from McCall’s or Simplicity. You’ll usually find that a pattern for the angel wings will be included as part of the costume pattern. Tinsel garland makes an excellent halo! Sizes XS-S-M-L-XL McCall’s Patterns M2339 Adult Christmas Costumes … Continue reading →
DIY Christmas Play Scenery and Props Perhaps you would like to make your own Christmas Play scenery and props because you enjoy crafts and like to be creative or because you want to save money. DIY Books Stagecraft For Christmas & Easter Plays Good scenery brings plays to life. Here’s where you’ll find all the … Continue reading →
Free Christmas Play Scripts Many people graciously offer free Christmas Play scripts. Look over each web site to find the free Christmas script that’s right for your church or Sunday School. photo credit: The Last Noel – First Baptist Birmingham by Scott Schram, on Flickr. Download our Christmas Scripts App! Below you can download … Continue reading →
