Christmas Color by Number
Updated October 2026 · 18 free printables
Christmas mystery pictures to color by number: a Christmas tree, a star, a snowman, a present and an ornament.
Great for December classroom centers and quiet time while the cookies bake.
All 18 Christmas Color by Number, One by One
Here is a closer look at every page in this collection, with who it's best for and a coloring idea for each one.
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1. Snowman Color by Number
An illustrated color-by-number worksheet with a snowman in a top hat and scarf next to a decorated Christmas tree under the moon and stars. Color each numbered space using the crayon key to reveal the full picture. Big squares and a short color key make it a good first color-by-number page. Red, green and gold make a classic Christmas palette.
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2. Christmas Tree Color by Number
An illustrated color-by-number worksheet with a decorated Christmas tree with a star, garlands, ornaments and presents underneath. Color each numbered space using the crayon key to reveal the full picture. Big squares and a short color key make it a good first color-by-number page. Red, green and gold make a classic Christmas palette.
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3. Snowman Addition Color by Number
An illustrated color-by-number worksheet with a snowman in a top hat and scarf next to a decorated Christmas tree under the moon and stars. Solve the addition problem in each space and color it by the answer to reveal the full picture. Every square is a quick math fact, so it doubles as addition or subtraction practice. Add white for snow.
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4. Christmas Tree Addition Color by Number
An illustrated color-by-number worksheet with a decorated Christmas tree with a star, garlands, ornaments and presents underneath. Solve the addition problem in each space and color it by the answer to reveal the full picture. Every square is a quick math fact, so it doubles as addition or subtraction practice. Add white for snow.
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5. Snowman Subtraction Color by Number
An illustrated color-by-number worksheet with a snowman in a top hat and scarf next to a decorated Christmas tree under the moon and stars. Solve the subtraction problem in each space and color it by the answer to reveal the full picture. Every square is a quick math fact, so it doubles as addition or subtraction practice. Add white for snow.
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6. Christmas Tree Subtraction Color by Number
An illustrated color-by-number worksheet with a decorated Christmas tree with a star, garlands, ornaments and presents underneath. Solve the subtraction problem in each space and color it by the answer to reveal the full picture. Every square is a quick math fact, so it doubles as addition or subtraction practice. Add white for snow.
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7. Star Pixel Color by Number
A printable color-by-number mystery picture worksheet with a hidden star picture. Color each square using the number key to reveal it. Big squares and a short color key make it a good first color-by-number page. Red, green and gold make a classic Christmas palette.
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8. Christmas Tree Pixel Color by Number
A printable color-by-number mystery picture worksheet with a hidden christmas tree picture. Color each square using the number key to reveal it. Only numbers, no math, so preschoolers can match each square to the color key. Add white for snow.
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9. Snowman Pixel Color by Number
A printable color-by-number mystery picture worksheet with a hidden snowman picture. Color each square using the number key to reveal it. Only numbers, no math, so preschoolers can match each square to the color key. Add white for snow.
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10. Present Pixel Color by Number
A printable color-by-number mystery picture worksheet with a hidden present picture. Color each square using the number key to reveal it. Only numbers, no math, so preschoolers can match each square to the color key. Add white for snow.
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11. Ornament Pixel Color by Number
A printable color-by-number mystery picture worksheet with a hidden ornament picture. Color each square using the number key to reveal it. Big squares and a short color key make it a good first color-by-number page. Red, green and gold make a classic Christmas palette.
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12. Star Pixel Addition Color by Number
A printable color-by-number mystery picture worksheet with a hidden star. Solve each addition problem (sums up to 10) and color the square by its answer. Every square is a quick math fact, so it doubles as addition or subtraction practice. Add white for snow.
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13. Christmas Tree Pixel Addition Color by Number
A printable color-by-number mystery picture worksheet with a hidden christmas tree. Solve each addition problem (sums up to 10) and color the square by its answer. Kids solve each problem first, then color, which makes it a great math center activity. Red, green and gold make a classic Christmas palette.
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14. Snowman Pixel Subtraction Color by Number
A printable color-by-number mystery picture worksheet with a hidden snowman. Solve each subtraction problem (answers up to 10) and color the square by its answer. Kids solve each problem first, then color, which makes it a great math center activity. Red, green and gold make a classic Christmas palette.
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15. Ornament Pixel Subtraction Color by Number
A printable color-by-number mystery picture worksheet with a hidden ornament. Solve each subtraction problem (answers up to 10) and color the square by its answer. Every square is a quick math fact, so it doubles as addition or subtraction practice. Add white for snow.
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16. Star Pixel Addition to 20 Color by Number
A printable color-by-number mystery picture worksheet with a hidden star. Solve each addition problem (sums from 11 to 20) and color the square by its answer. Kids solve each problem first, then color, which makes it a great math center activity. Red, green and gold make a classic Christmas palette.
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17. Christmas Tree Pixel Addition to 20 Color by Number
A printable color-by-number mystery picture worksheet with a hidden christmas tree. Solve each addition problem (sums from 11 to 20) and color the square by its answer. Every square is a quick math fact, so it doubles as addition or subtraction practice. Add white for snow.
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18. Snowman Pixel Addition to 20 Color by Number
A printable color-by-number mystery picture worksheet with a hidden snowman. Solve each addition problem (sums from 11 to 20) and color the square by its answer. Every square is a quick math fact, so it doubles as addition or subtraction practice. Add white for snow.
Tips for coloring Christmas Color by Number
- Color one number at a time: find all the 1s, then all the 2s, and so on.
- Check off each color in the key when you finish it.
- Use markers or crayons for fast, bold squares; colored pencils work too.
Fun facts about Christmas Color by Number
- Color-by-number kits became a huge craze in the 1950s, when paint-by-number sets sold millions.
- Pixel pictures like these are made of tiny squares, just like the images on a screen.
- Solving lots of quick facts in a fun way helps kids remember them faster.
Fun ways to use your printables
- Use a page as a morning warm-up or a math center activity.
- Race a friend to see whose mystery picture appears first.
- Hang the finished pictures on a classroom wall as a pixel-art gallery.
How to print
Click Download PDF on any page and print it at 100% on US Letter or A4 paper. Use regular printer paper for crayons and pencils, or cardstock for markers and paint. Every page here is free for home, classroom and party use, so feel free to print as many copies as you need.
Frequently asked questions
Are there Christmas math versions?
Yes. Several of the Christmas pictures also come as addition and subtraction worksheets.