Read the christmas story long ago about 2000 years when king herod ruled judea now part of israel god sent the angel gabriel to a young woman who lived in the northern town of nazareth the girls name was mary and she was engaged to marry joseph the angel gabriel said to mary peace be with you. Christmas story for kids the birth story of jesus christ the story goes back 2000 years ago and tells us about a miracle that happened in the ancient land of judea the story revolves around the husband and wife and ultimately becomes a story of mother and child. The christmas story for children printable pdf birth of jesus kids version our simple printable mini books includes the text from the nirv new international readers version along with simple pictures to help children read along with the biblical story of christmas. The story of the birth of jesus christ is one of the best christmas stories for children you can start the festivities with this story and set the festive mood what is the story of christmas how to tell it to your kids long ago in a place called nazareth lived a woman named mary she was a hardworking woman who was always good to others