Birthday Party for Jesus
I’m excited to be partnering with Oriental Trading Company to share tips for creating a fun, Christmas-themed birthday party for Jesus! I’ve been the children’s ministry director at my church for a number of years and we’re always trying to come up with fun, Christmas-themed parties and new ways to celebrate the birth of Christ. Each year, we have done something different.
There is no more tangible way to demonstrate the true meaning of Christmas, for a child, than to throw a birthday party!
Menu Ideas
- Cupcakes or birthday cake
- Red and green fruit kabobs
- Build a stable: animal crackers, pretzel rods, graham crackers, hard-boiled egg cut in half lengthwise for baby Jesus, star-shaped cookies or crackers
- Red and green veggie cups
- Red and green colored cupcakes and cookies
Where to Find Supplies
Throwing a birthday party for Jesus can be so fun! I love that Oriental Trading Company has always offered a great selection of products to go along with this theme. Don’t forget the candles and be sure to sing “happy birthday!”
For this party, I used the supplies found here: Oriental Trading Co. I used their balloons, tablecloths, plush dolls, straws, plates, cups and napkins. We got enough plush dolls for each child to take one home, they were a big hit!
I created a birthday banner to match the decorations from OTC, which which you can download and print below!
Pin-It for Later!
Lisa
Where may I get the banner? There isn’t a link to download or print. Needing for this Sunday. Help!
Sarah Lemp
Hi Lisa, sorry about that! It is located in my shop!
Julie Johnson
We are using this theme for our Children’s Christmas party at church. We have ordered the items from Oriental Trading. I have looked in your archives for the printable banner but have not been able to find it. Can you please direct me to the link? I want to make the banner to hang above the food table.
Thank you!