Names of Jesus Christmas Countdown Ornaments

The holidays are a time to celebrate the joy of the season and connect with loved ones. One way to do this is by making ornaments out of paper that represent the names of Jesus. These easy-to-make ornaments are a fun activity that can be done with the whole family, and can help children learn more about Jesus’ many titles. Each one of the names has a special meaning that can help bring peace and comfort during this festive time. In this post, we’ll guide you through how to make your own Names of Jesus Ornaments! 

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Each Christmas season I meditate on the prophetic verses found in the book of Isaiah.  Specifically, Isaiah 9:6.  “For Unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder.  And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”   

I’ve been wanting to create something using this text for several years, but just haven’t come up with the right thing!  So, I was so excited when I had the idea for the Names of Jesus Christmas Countdown Ornaments!

 

Why Make This Christmas Craft Project

• This is the perfect family craft to do together during the holiday season 
• It’s a fun way to learn the many names of Christ used throughout the bible and the best time to start reading each bible verse associated with it and getting some quality daily devotion time in
• You can use this as a family friendly, toy free, candy free advent calendar to enjoy together and add to your many exciting Christmas traditions
• These ornaments can make a beautiful display of festive Christmas decor and they are a great talking piece for when family and friends visit 
• It’s a wonderful way to remind kids and everyone that Christ is the real meaning of and should always remain the focus of Christmas

What to do with your ornaments

I make the ornaments in a Star shape, which also points to the Christmas story.  Each star has one of the Names of Jesus found in the Bible and includes the scripture reference.  

Each day, leading up to Christmas, add one of the star ornaments to your Christmas tree.  You can use this as part of your devotional time as a family.  Talk about the name and what it means and then have a family member read the passage from the Bible.  

Of course, you can do this on your own as part of your own reflection of the season.   You could also incorporate the ornaments into your celebration of Advent.

There are 25 Names of Jesus Star Ornaments, so you can start your Christmas Countdown on November 30 or December 1 – you choose!  

Where to get the templates for the simple ornaments

The PDF document with all of the printable ornaments is in my FREE PRINTABLE LIBRARY.  You can download the entire document and then print the ornament pages on your home printer or send it to a local copy center to be printed. 

How to Make the Names of Jesus Advent Ornaments

Once you’ve printed the free template it’s time to gather the rest of your craft supplies and get to work.

Cut out the individual stars – there are 3 per page.  There is a punch hole marked at the top of each star ornament. 

Once I cut out all of the ornaments, I used a glue pen and German Glass Glitter to add some sparkle around the star ornament edges!  I think the touch of glitter makes the ornaments look more special!

Please keep in mind that this ornament template should be used for personal use only. Please don’t sell the ornament set to others.  

Ways to display the Star Ornaments

I chose to display all of the stars ornaments on a pine tree branch suspended from the ceiling in my office.  

I used pieces of ribbon that I draped over the top of the branch and then pulled the ends of the ribbon through the front of the ornament holes.  So, each piece of ribbon holds two stars.  

I didn’t have to knot or tie the ribbon, because I chose a 3/4″ ribbon that is larger than the hole.  If you display your star ornaments this way, you can take one off each day just by pulling the star ornament off the ribbon.  

You could also create a garland with the stars and drape it in an archway, down a staircase, or across a mantel.

If you have kiddos that want to open something each day, put each star ornament inside an envelope or inside a small wrapped box.  

Add numbers to the envelopes or packages for opening each day!  You could use silver cording or bright red ribbon to hang the ornaments.

Take notes of family and friends who enjoy these Names of Jesus Christmas Ornaments that you are displaying. Handmade Christmas ornaments are the perfect gift to give to family and friends next year!

I hope that in some way the Names of Jesus star ornaments will become part of your Christmas celebration this year!