Christmas Dinner Prayers - Beautiful Blessings for the Meal & Fellowship

Christmas dinner prayers provide an opportunity for individuals and families to express gratitude and thanksgiving for the blessings they have received, including the gift of Jesus Christ. It's a moment to acknowledge God's provision, love, and the joy that comes from celebrating the birth of Jesus. 

Praying before your Christmas dinner fosters a sense of togetherness and unity among family members and friends. It's a time to come together, share a meal, and connect on a deeper level. The prayer reinforces the importance of relationships and the shared experience of celebrating Christmas as a family. See our full collection of Christmas prayers for various needs and supplications during the holiday season.

For families with children, these prayers are an opportunity to teach and reinforce important values such as gratitude, humility, and the recognition of God's role in their lives. It contributes to the spiritual education of younger generations and helps instill a sense of reverence for the holiday.

Prayers and Blessings for Your Christmas Dinner

Here are some Christmas dinner prayers that Christian families can use to express gratitude and celebrate the meaning of Christmas:

A Prayer of Thanksgiving:

Heavenly Father, As we gather around this table filled with the abundance of your blessings, we give thanks for the gift of your Son, Jesus Christ. Thank you for the love, joy, and hope that Christmas brings. Bless this food, our family, and our time together. May our hearts be filled with gratitude and praise. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

Blessing for the Feast:

Gracious God, We come before you with grateful hearts as we partake in this Christmas feast. Bless the hands that have prepared this food and the hearts that will share it. May the warmth of this meal remind us of your love, and may our fellowship be a reflection of the unity we have in Christ. Amen.

Prayer for Unity and Love:

Lord of Love, On this joyous occasion, we thank you for the love that binds us together as family and friends. As we share this Christmas dinner, may the bonds of love and unity be strengthened. Fill our hearts with kindness, compassion, and a spirit of generosity. Bless our time together and the food before us. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

Christmas Blessing for Guests:

Loving God, As we welcome guests into our home on this special day, we thank you for the gift of hospitality. May our table be a place of warmth, acceptance, and joy. Bless our guests and fill our time together with meaningful conversation and laughter. Thank you for the opportunity to share this Christmas celebration. Amen.

Prayer of Remembrance:

Eternal Father, On this Christmas Day, we remember the true reason for our celebration—the birth of Jesus Christ. As we gather for this festive meal, help us to keep our focus on the significance of Christ's coming into the world. May our gratitude extend beyond this table and into our daily lives. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

Feel free to adapt these prayers to fit the specific tone and traditions of your family. May your Christmas dinner be a time of joy, thanksgiving, and reflection on the love of God.

Find more prayers to use for your Christmas dinner and meals in the collection below:

A Short Christmas Dinner Prayer of Thanks

Thank you God for sending Your Son on one glorious night to be born a virgin, to live a perfect life and to die on the cross for my sins. Thank you that he rose from the dead three days later and that this Christmas and every Christmas we can celebrate the gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ. We gather today to celebrate all that you have blessed us with. May we turn our hearts toward you today and bless our time together during this meal. Amen

A Prayer for Christmas Dinnertime Fellowship

Father, Praise You for friendship and family! Thank You for bringing us together on Christmas day to share a meal. The people in our lives bring us such joy, and we are grateful for time spent in fellowship together. Thank you for the birth of your son and the gift of eternal salvation that He brings. 

Help us use this time to bond closer and to learn to love each other more. Bless our appetites, both physical and spiritual, to honor You in all we do. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

A Christmas Dinner Prayer of Remembrance

Father, we praise You for the Christmas season and the remembrance of Jesus’ glorious birth! You remind us in Isaiah of the powerful namesake that came to earth for us. He could not be described by just one name or in one way …yet, He is the One who holds the key to our peace and our freedom.

Thank You for setting Him here to pursue us. Thank You for the traditions that we treasure enough to miss, and those that we are blessed to continue celebrating. Forgive us for revolving Christmas around anything but Jesus. Unearth the routines that threaten to trip us in pursuit of You, and open our eyes to recognize what matters the most.

Be with us this Christmas, Jesus. Open our eyes and our hearts to see you in a fresh, new way, whether in the midst of time-honored traditions or fresh new ways to celebrate Your birth. In Jesus' name, Amen.
~ Meg Bucher

Happy Birthday Jesus Prayer

Father, today we celebrate the reality of Your presence in our lives. We celebrate Your birth, Your life, Your death, and Your resurrection. And as we celebrate, Lord, help us to be "God with skin on" to those in need around us. Open our eyes and let us see them as You see them! We love You. Happy birthday Jesus! In Jesus name, Amen.
~ Mary Southerland, Girlfriends in God

A Prayer to Put Jesus First at Christmas

Dear God,
Help us to keep our focus first on Christ this season. Please forgive us for giving too much time and attention on other things. Help us to reflect again, on what Christmas is really all about. Thank you that you came to give new life, peace, hope, and joy. Thank you that your power is made perfect in our weakness. Help us to remember that the gift of Christ, Immanuel, is our greatest treasure, not just at Christmas, but for the whole year through. Fill us with your joy and the peace of your Spirit. Direct our hearts and minds towards you. Thank you for your reminder that both in seasons of celebration and in seasons of brokenness, you’re still with us. For you never leave us. Thank you for your daily powerful Presence in our lives, that we can be assured your heart is towards us, your eyes are over us, and your ears are open to our prayers. Thank you that you surround us with favor as with a shield, and we are safe in your care. We choose to press in close to you today…and keep you first in our hearts and lives. In Jesus' Name, Amen.
~ Debbie McDaniel

A Christmas Meal Prayer for A Blended Family

Father,
Praise You for family. You have placed people in our lives on purpose, to love us in Your name and for us to love in Your honor. Christmas is a time to be focused on Your gift to us. You made us daughters and sons through Jesus’ death on the cross. He came to this earth as a tiny, vulnerable baby boy, and walked the very soil we walk in order to save our souls. 

Jesus, Prince of Peace, be present in our family rooms this Christmas. Be in our kitchens and seated at our tables. Fill the void of family members we have to let go of this Christmas, and fill our hearts with hope as we wait for our court-appointed hour to celebrate with them again. Our world is a mess, but there is hope because of Christmas. Matthew 1:23 assures us that God is with us through Jesus Christ. 

Thank You for our blended family. Though we are not perfect, You tell us not to worry, and assure us that no one is (Romans 3:23). Thank You for giving us people to share Christmas with and call family; for blessing us immensely, with new life and new hope, when we thought we had lost it all and blown all chances of a blessed life. Your nature is to forgive and restore, and we thank You for Your perfect love in that regard. 

Christ was never afraid to befriend those who were not living “perfect” lives. Help us to walk behind You, Lord, in search of those coming through similar situations that need the wisdom You have granted us. Show us how to reach out and help others that are struggling through situations that we have survived. For we know that in giving ourselves in Your honor, we will experience Your peace and presents. 

Bless this Christmas, bless our family and bless this meal together. In Jesus' name, Amen.
~ Meg Bucher

Prayer for the Less Fortunate on Christmas

Gracious and Loving God, we come before You with humble hearts, remembering those who face hardship and struggle daily. May Your compassion shine upon them and bring comfort to those who feel alone and neglected. Fill their hearts with hope, and provide them with the support and strength they need to face each day. Help us recognize the blessings we have and inspire us to reach out in kindness and generosity, sharing our resources to lift others up.

Lord, soften our hearts to feel deeply for the poor, the hungry, and those without shelter. May we understand that in giving to them, we serve You and honor Your love. Let us remember that every act of compassion we extend is a reflection of Your love and care. In Your Name, Amen.

Prayer to Remember the True Meaning of Christmas

Dear Lord, as we gather during this sacred season, we pause to remember the true meaning of Christmas. Let our hearts be filled with gratitude for the greatest gift of all—Your Son, Jesus Christ, who came to bring light and hope to the world. May we celebrate not just with festive gatherings, but with an enduring awareness of Your love that surpasses all gifts. 

God, remind us that amid the lights, songs, and traditions, Christmas is truly about Your grace and the peace that Jesus brought into our lives. Help us to extend this love and grace to others. May we be inspired to show compassion, kindness, and generosity to those around us, reflecting the gift of Christ’s love. In Jesus' Name, Amen.

May your Christmas dinner be blessed with love, laughter, and hearts filled with thankfulness, and may your New Year be filled with the hope and peace of God!