Religious Christmas Poems

Published: December 2018

Religious Christmas Poems About The True Meaning Of Christmas

Popular religious Poems about the story of Christmas and Jesus' Birth. Famous and Modern Poems that tell the true meaning and story of what happened on Christmas. Christmas Lessons and why Christians all over the world have observed the Christmas Holiday for thousands of years.

26 Religious Christmas Poems About The True Meaning Of Christmas

  1. Christmas Bells

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    Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was inspired to write this poem in 1863 during the Civil War when his son went off to fight for the Union against his wishes. While this song is about Christmas time, there is an underlying tone of the war (The Wrong shall fail, The Right prevail). This poem is the basis for the Christmas carol "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day."

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    I heard the bells on Christmas Day
    Their old, familiar carols play,
    And wild and sweet
    The words repeat

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    It's wonderful. I love how he added that he believes in God. Best poem ever.

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  2. The Holy Night

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    Elizabeth Barrett Browning was an English poet who lived from 1806-1861. Her first book of poems was published privately by her father at the age of 14. She was a Christian who taught herself Greek and Hebrew so she could better study the Bible, and this poem has religious roots in the retelling of Christ’s birth.

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    We sate among the stalls at Bethlehem;
    The dumb kine from their fodder turning them,
    Softened their horned faces
    To almost human gazes

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  4. The Littlest Christmas Tree

    • By Amy Peterson
    • Published by Family Friend Poems April 2009 with permission of the Author.

    Hello everyone. I was raised in Wisconsin among many cold winters and driven to writing by two great, wonderful parents whose imagination left all of their children wide-eyed with excitement during the holidays. I was told by my father that the pines talk when the wind blows....and if you listen...you can hear them. I hope this story will leave your family with an adventure into the woods to hear the pines talking.

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    The littlest Christmas tree
    lived in a meadow of green
    among a family
    of tall evergreens.

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    This poem touched my heart and the story of your beautiful parents behind it... I have only come across it searching online. I will most certainly be reading up on all your other inspiring...

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  5. Christmas Time

    • By Ronald Doe
    • Published by Family Friend Poems December 2010 with permission of the Author.

    During the holiday season let's remember to be grateful for the gifts God has bestowed upon us instead of envious of the gifts He has bestowed upon others.

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    Christmas time is finally here.
    It only comes but once a year,
    And it's a time to spread good cheer
    To those we love and hold so dear.

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    Beautiful poem. I love it. One of my favorite poems on this website.

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  7. Christmas Time

    The joy of Christmas and the real meaning of why we celebrate.

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    At Christmas, lights burn brighter,
    and friendly hugs get even tighter.
    The spirit of Christmas fills the air,
    and people seem to really care.

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  8. Baby Jesus, Child Of Love

    Christmas is the most joyous season of love as we celebrate the birth of our Lord, Jesus Christ. This poem is a celebration of His birth.

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    Baby Jesus, child of love,
    born of Mary, child of God,
    born this night to bring us light,
    God with us, Emmanuel.

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  9. The True Christmas Spirit

    • By Ina G. Roberts
    • Published by Family Friend Poems December 2019 with permission of the Author.

    I was sitting at my computer thinking, "What's wrong with the world?" We are more worried about banning a Christmas song than all of the truly bad things happening in our world. Then these words came to me, so I had to write them down.

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    A long time ago, down Bethlehem way,
    A star shown in the night sky as bright as the day.
    The shepherds were watching their flocks with care
    When a host of angels appeared in the air,

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    It's a perfect composition for Christmas Eve. The birth of Jesus is the epitome of love, along with his messages and sacrifice for his children. His teachings should be imbibed in our life...

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  10. What Can I Give?

    • By Fran Peck
    • Published by Family Friend Poems December 2018 with permission of the Author.

    I went to my regular church last weekend and this poem was given to me by the Lord after I got home. This is how I really felt during the worship service. I hope it will encourage others to examine their lives and strive to do good works for the Kingdom.

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    I went to church on Christmas morn to hear the angels sing.
    My heart was lifted with every chorus; the rafters, they did ring.
    I sang along with joy in my heart, the greatest sound I've ever heard.
    From "O Holy Night" to "What Child is This?" I cherished every word.

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    This a very touching poem telling the perfect way to begin Christmas day. The greatest songs in the world heard on this special day celebrating Jesus, especially this perfect day. Songs bring...

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  11. Sweet Jesus Is Born

    My favorite time of year is the season of Christmas and the joyous celebration of the birth of sweet Jesus and the gifts of joy, peace, hope, and love that He brings to those who believe.

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    Today is born sweet Jesus, the Lord.
    Let us be glad, let us rejoice.
    Today is born sweet Jesus, the Lord.
    Let us be glad, let us rejoice.

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  12. A Christmas Blessing

    Everyone needs blessings, especially at Christmas. This poem is about the blessings of hope, love, joy, peace, and spending time with loved ones and Jesus during Christmas.

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    May the grace of Christ bring you hope and joy,
    and may the peace of Christ be yours.
    May Jesus, the Lord, the miracle of God,
    fill your heart with Christmas love.

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  13. A Child Is Born

    Christmas is a joyous occasion to be celebrated to its fullest. The humble birth of a tiny baby destined to change the world.

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    Prayers and songs sung
    To praise His holy name
    A nativity scene began
    The scene we've come to claim

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    This poem represents a fresh look at an ancient story that is so full of hope.

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  14. A King

    • By Sandra Hearth
    • Published by Family Friend Poems December 2018 with permission of the Author.

    A story read throughout the globe, a written account of a baby's journey, a story of love.

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    Christmas, a time of wonder and joy,
    A time to celebrate the birth of a baby boy.

    A child innocent and true,

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  15. Invited To The Manger

    • By Cinthya Tumlison
    • Published by Family Friend Poems December 2021 with permission of the Author.

    Spoken word poem. Twelve lines all end in exact or near rhymes. It is a reminder that we are all invited to come to Jesus.

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    Invited to the manger with the shepherds and the sheep
    to visit, to behold, to glory, to believe.
    The Savior is born for the nations and for me!
    But what gift might I bring?

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  16. The Miracle Of Christmas

    • By Elaine G. Brock
    • Published by Family Friend Poems December 2019 with permission of the Author.

    In 2011, my mother passed away 2 days before Christmas at the age of 98. I was so thankful she was a Christian and I knew she was with Jesus but felt immediately that Christmas would never be the same...a sad time of year. As soon as I thought that, I felt her come to me in her spirit and say..."Christmas is NOT about my death; it's about HIS birth!" I felt immediate peace. Each year when I get overwhelmed, I remind myself what Christmas is really about...thus the poem.

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    Mary was chosen; how could this be true?
    A young girl and virgin was who they all knew.
    Cousin Elizabeth, too, six months was she.
    Her son was John, a "forerunner" he would be,

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    I was moved by "The Miracle of Christmas." My Momma passed in 2008, and I think of her and miss her often. She kept clippings from many sources in a notebook I found after she was gone. Her...

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  17. Christ's Advent

    • By Michaela Hart
    • Published by Family Friend Poems December 2018 with permission of the Author.

    The time leading up to Christmas is its own special time, which is often glossed over and lost in the Christmas festivities that begin as early as late November. L.M. Montgomery in her Anne of Green Gables noted that the anticipation is most of the fun. If you jump into Christmas too early, Christmas becomes old news before it actually arrives. Further, you miss the growing magic feeling derived from the waiting. You cheat yourself of the true Christmas feeling. Merry Christmas!

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    Silent soft snow descends.
    Lights reflect into the night.
    The world seems to wait,
    Hushed before Christmas's delight.

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  18. Jesus

    The very essence of Christmas is the birth of our saviour, born a helpless baby in a filthy cattle shed, wrapped in swaddling clothing. So innocent, so vulnerable laying in his mother's arms, so perfect, so peaceful and beautiful. God gave us his most precious son to save us from our mortal sins. Jesus is the lamb, the lion, the bride and the light. May we find our peace in Him. Amen.

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    Three wise men followed
    Yonder star that starry night
    Shepherds watched their flocks
    Angles sang with delight

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  19. Christmas

    • By Sandra Hearth
    • Published by Family Friend Poems December 2018 with permission of the Author.

    It's a birthday, a time of joy. Gifts for all and love and peace. Cold winter nights and pretty lights. All these are symbols of Christmas, a story told the world over. A gift of all gifts.

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    December is here and there's ice all around.
    All the leaves are gone and the soil has hardened on the ground.

    Icy breath as you exhale,

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  20. Story Of Christmas

    Luke 1:35 And the angel said to her in reply. "The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore the child to be born will be called holy, the Son of God..."

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    C - Christ is born in Bethlehem this night.
    H - Holy Child, God's Heavenly Light.
    R - Rejoicing in song by angels at His birth.
    I - Illumination of a star from Heaven to Earth.

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  21. It's Still About Jesus

    • By Paul Felix
    • Published by Family Friend Poems December 2020 with permission of the Author.

    Have you ever thought about how Christmas began, a baby, a manger, a barn full of animal friends? Or was it the star of David that shined so bright, or the sound of the angel in a majestic flight? Whatever the reason, season, or birth...a child born of heaven brought peace to hurting earth.

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    For every Christmas carol we sing,
    For every present under the tree,
    For every child that smiles with glee,
    It's still about Jesus.

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  22. Spread The Word (A Shepherd's Christmas Story)

    This a poem of the story of Christmas as witnessed by the shepherds.

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    The stars shone bright one silent night when shepherds saw a brilliant light.
    They heard the angels sing their song, "The Lord, the Savior has been born.
    In swaddling clothes You'll find the babe within a manger filled with hay."
    The angels sang:

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