Christmas Banners for the Sanctuary: Nativity Sets, Sizes and Hanging Tips

Christmas banners turn your sanctuary into a place that feels like Christmas from the moment people walk in. A pair of tall fabric banners on either side of the stage, or a matching set down the side walls, carries the story of Christmas through Advent, the Christmas program and Christmas Eve. Here's how to choose designs, sizes and finishing for your sanctuary.

Start with a Pair

Two matching banners, one on each side of the stage, frame your worship space. The NXM010 Nativity Scene set of 2, shown above, pairs "Joy to the World" with the wise men on one banner and "the Lord is Come" over the stable on the other.

• Price: $196 for the set of 2
• Material: 100% polyester fabric
• Sizes per banner: 2' x 6', 3' x 8', 4' x 10' or 4' x 12'
• Finishing: pole pockets top and bottom, or grommets
• Personalization: free, with proofs in 1 business day

Build a Set

For a larger sanctuary, a series of banners down the side walls tells the Christmas story one word at a time.

• The angel series. Joy to the World (NXM059-1 R), Lord is Come, Savior is Born and Christ the Lord share one red and gold angel design. Each banner starts at $69 in 100% polyester fabric, in sizes from 18" x 60" to 4' x 12', with 2' x 6' the most popular. The same design comes as light pole banners, so your campus and sanctuary can match.
• Names of Christ. Our Names of Christ banners include Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father and Prince of Peace from Isaiah 9:6, plus Immanuel and Son of God. They're a natural fit for Advent through Christmas.
• Nativity sets. The indoor Christmas banners collection includes several nativity sets of 2 and single designs like Light of the World, Glory to God and Come Adore.

Pole Pockets or Grommets?

• Pole pockets top and bottom let you slide a rod or dowel through the top to hang the banner, with a second rod at the bottom to keep it hanging straight.
• Grommets work well when you hang banners from hooks, wall hardware or a truss.

Plan from Advent to Christmas

Advent begins Sunday, November 29. Many churches hang Advent banners for the four Sundays of Advent and add Christmas banners for Christmas Eve, or hang Christmas designs from the first Sunday of Advent through Epiphany. See our Advent banners for Hope, Peace, Joy and Love designs.

When to Order

We'll send a free proof within 1 business day, and FedEx Ground shipping takes 3–5 business days to the lower 48 states. To have your banners up for the first Sunday of Advent, order by mid-November. For Christmas Eve, order by early December.

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Need help choosing sizes for your sanctuary? Call us at (888) 453-0060 or email support@churchbanners.com.