Advent Reading Plan: The Christmas Story (24 Days)
A free single-page PDF Advent reading plan with 24 short KJV passages from December 1 to Christmas Eve.
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About this printable
This Advent reading plan walks your family through 24 daily readings from December 1 to Christmas Eve. Each day's passage is short — five to fifteen verses — and traces the promise of a Saviour from the very first prophecy in Genesis 3:15 to the angels' song over Bethlehem in Luke 2. Print one for the fridge. Print one for each family member. Read a passage aloud each evening, light a candle, and watch your December slow down — anchored in the Word that became flesh.
What's inside
- Single-page reading plan (US Letter — fits on one fridge magnet)
- 24 daily KJV passages, December 1 to Christmas Eve
- Two-column checkbox layout — easy to track as a family
- Old Testament prophecies, Gospel of Luke, Matthew, John, Hebrews, Philippians
- Pairs perfectly with an Advent candle or family devotional
Why this printable matters
Verses featured in this PDF (KJV)
"For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace."— Isaiah 9:6
"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
"And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord."— Luke 2:10-11
"And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth."— John 1:14
"Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: but made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men."— Philippians 2:6-7
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<a href="https://www.biblesundays.com/printables/advent-reading-plan" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Advent Reading Plan: The Christmas Story (24 Days) (Bible Sundays)</a>How to use this printable
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Print and post by December 1
US Letter, portrait. Magnet it to the fridge or tape it inside a kitchen cabinet — somewhere the whole family will see it daily.
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Read at the same time each day
Most families do this at the dinner table or right before bed. Five minutes is enough — short and consistent beats long and sporadic.
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Take turns reading aloud
Older children read for the family. Younger children check off the day's box. The plan turns Bible reading into a shared ritual.
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Pair with an Advent candle
Light one candle on the first Sunday of Advent, two on the second, and so on. The growing light foreshadows the coming of the Light of the world.
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Discuss one question per day
Ask: 'What does this passage tell us about Jesus?' or 'What promise did God keep here?' Aim for conversation, not a lecture.
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Read Luke 2 aloud on Christmas Eve
The final reading — Luke 2:1–20 — is the whole Christmas story. Make it the highlight of your Christmas Eve, before any presents are opened.
Frequently asked questions
Is this Advent reading plan really free?
Yes — completely free to download, print, and share. No signup, no email gate, no watermarks. Print one for your family or copies for your whole church.
What translation does it use?
All readings reference the King James Version (KJV), which is in the public domain.
What paper size is the PDF?
Standard US Letter (8.5 × 11 in). It also prints cleanly on A4 — choose 'Fit to printable area' in your printer dialog.
What printer settings should I use?
Print at 100% scale, portrait orientation, on standard 20–24 lb paper. Color or black-and-white both work — the design uses minimal ink.
How long is each daily reading?
Most readings are 5–15 verses, taking 2–4 minutes to read aloud. The whole family devotion can fit in under 10 minutes.
Can I use this with young children?
Yes — the Christmas story is one of the easiest passages to read with children. Pair it with simple questions and pictures from a children's Bible.
Does it follow a Sunday-by-Sunday Advent calendar?
It follows December dates (Dec 1–24), which is more common in family devotional use. The four Sundays of Advent fall naturally within those dates each year.
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