Christmas Coloring Pages
Updated October 2026 · 48 free printables
Decorated Christmas trees with presents, jolly snowmen, gingerbread friends with candy canes and hanging ornaments: free Christmas coloring pages for the whole family.
Print them for classroom holiday parties, advent activities, homemade cards or to keep little hands busy while the cookies bake.
Learn: How to Draw a Christmas TreeEasy step-by-step guide with a free printable worksheet →All 48 Christmas Coloring Pages, 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. 21 of them belong to a smaller theme and are described there instead.
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1. Christmas Tree with Presents
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2. Snowy Winter Forest
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3. Christmas Fireplace
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4. Snowman in a Top Hat
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5. Snowman Face Close-Up
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6. Gingerbread Man
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7. Gingerbread House
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8. Christmas Cookies
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9. Hanging Christmas Ornaments
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10. Giant Mandala Ornament
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11. Pile of Christmas Presents
Here you get a big pile of wrapped Christmas presents with ribbons, bows, dots, stripes and stars and a big "Merry Christmas!" greeting. The bold outlines are easy to stay inside, even with chunky crayons. Make the bows a contrasting color.
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12. Jolly Santa Claus Face
This printable shows a big, jolly Santa Claus face with a curly beard, bushy mustache, rosy cheeks and a holly sprig on his hat. Every page in this set is a different drawing. Simple shapes keep it relaxing for little hands, roughly ages 3 to 7. Red, green and gold make a classic Christmas palette.
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13. Santa's Sleigh Flying over the Rooftops
On this page you'll find Santa riding his sleigh behind two leaping reindeer, flying over snowy rooftops under the moon and stars. Every page in this set is a different drawing. Grab colored pencils or fine-tip markers for all the little details. Add white for snow.
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14. Santa Squeezing Down the Chimney
Here you get a winking Santa waving as he climbs into a snowy brick chimney, with his toy sack waiting on the roof under the moon. Every page in this set is a different drawing. Simple shapes keep it relaxing for little hands, roughly ages 3 to 7. Add white for snow.
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15. Santa Checking His Nice List
On this page you'll find Santa in his reading glasses holding a long Nice List scroll that unrolls all the way to the floor. Every page in this set is a different drawing. Simple shapes keep it relaxing for little hands, roughly ages 3 to 7. Add white for snow.
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16. Cute Reindeer with Jingle Bells
On this page you'll find a cute sitting reindeer with big antlers, a holly sprig and a collar of jingle bells between two snowy pine trees. Every page in this set is a different drawing. Big, open spaces and thick lines make it a great pick for preschoolers and kindergartners. Add white for snow.
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17. Elf Wrapping Presents in Santa's Workshop
This printable shows a happy elf wrapping a starry present at the workbench, with a ribbon spool, scissors and a shelf of toys. Every page in this set is a different drawing. It has lots of smaller spaces, so it suits kids 8 and up, teens and adults. Give each present a different wrapping paper color.
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18. Elf Decorating the Christmas Tree
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19. Elf Sledding Down a Snowy Hill
Here you get a laughing elf zooming down a snowy hill on a wooden sled, past little pine trees. Every page in this set is a different drawing. Big, open spaces and thick lines make it a great pick for preschoolers and kindergartners. Add white for snow.
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20. Kitten Peeking out of a Christmas Stocking
On this page you'll find a curious kitten popping out of a big striped Christmas stocking hanging under a holly garland. Every page in this set is a different drawing. Big, open spaces and thick lines make it a great pick for preschoolers and kindergartners. Add your name on the cuff.
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21. Puppy Popping out of a Christmas Present
On this page you'll find a happy puppy wearing reindeer antlers popping out of a big Christmas gift box, with the lid and bow on the floor. Every page in this set is a different drawing. The bold outlines are easy to stay inside, even with chunky crayons. Make the bows a contrasting color.
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22. Penguin in a Santa Hat
On this page you'll find a little penguin in a Santa hat standing on the ice next to a wrapped present, with icebergs and falling snow. Every page in this set is a different drawing. Simple shapes keep it relaxing for little hands, roughly ages 3 to 7. Add white for snow.
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23. Polar Bear Hugging a Christmas Present
On this page you'll find a polar bear in a striped scarf hugging a wrapped Christmas present in front of a snowy igloo. Every page in this set is a different drawing. Big, open spaces and thick lines make it a great pick for preschoolers and kindergartners. Add white for snow.
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24. Owl on a Snowy Branch with Christmas Lights
On this page you'll find a wide-eyed owl in a scarf with a holly sprig, sitting on a snowy branch hung with Christmas lights under the moon. Every page in this set is a different drawing. Simple shapes keep it relaxing for little hands, roughly ages 3 to 7. Add white for snow.
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25. Cookies and Milk for Santa
This printable shows a stack of chocolate chip cookies, a glass of milk and a For Santa note on a table by the snowy window. Every page in this set is a different drawing. Grab colored pencils or fine-tip markers for all the little details. Red, green and gold make a classic Christmas palette.
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26. Hot Cocoa Mug with Marshmallows
This printable shows a big mug of hot cocoa with marshmallows and a candy cane, decorated with snowflakes and hearts, with steam rising. Every page in this set is a different drawing. Simple shapes keep it relaxing for little hands, roughly ages 3 to 7. Red, green and gold make a classic Christmas palette.
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27. Toy Train Full of Presents
On this page you'll find a toy steam train puffing smoke, pulling one wagon of wrapped presents and one with a teddy bear. Every page in this set is a different drawing. Grab colored pencils or fine-tip markers for all the little details. Make the bows a contrasting color.
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28. Nutcracker Soldier
This page features a tall wooden nutcracker soldier with a plumed hat, big mustache, sash, epaulets and shiny boots on a round stand. Every page in this set is a different drawing. Grab colored pencils or fine-tip markers for all the little details. Red, green and gold make a classic Christmas palette.
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29. Christmas Bells with a Big Bow
Here you get two big Christmas bells decorated with stars and dots, tied together with a ribbon bow and holly, with music notes. Every page in this set is a different drawing. Big, open spaces and thick lines make it a great pick for preschoolers and kindergartners. Add white for snow.
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30. Christmas Wreath on the Front Door
This page features a front door with a big holly wreath and bow, two glowing lanterns, potted pine trees and a welcome mat. Every page in this set is a different drawing. It has lots of smaller spaces, so it suits kids 8 and up, teens and adults. Red, green and gold make a classic Christmas palette.
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31. Christmas Star over the Stable
Here you get the bright Christmas star shining over a simple wooden stable with a manger full of hay, sheep and a palm tree. Every page in this set is a different drawing. There is plenty to color here, which makes it a good longer project. Add white for snow.
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32. Advent Calendar House with 24 Doors
On this page you'll find an advent calendar shaped like a house with 24 numbered little doors, a chimney and a star on the roof. Every page in this set is a different drawing. There is plenty to color here, which makes it a good longer project. Trace the big number with a finger first, then color it in your favorite color.
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33. Snowy Christmas Village with a Church
This page features a snowy Christmas village with a little church and bell tower, two cottages, street lamps and stars. Every page in this set is a different drawing. It has lots of smaller spaces, so it suits kids 8 and up, teens and adults. Red, green and gold make a classic Christmas palette.
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34. Candy Cane Forest
This printable shows a sweet forest of giant striped candy canes, swirly lollipops, gumdrops and peppermint candies along a winding path. Every page in this set is a different drawing. Big, open spaces and thick lines make it a great pick for preschoolers and kindergartners. Use bright candy colors: pink, lime, turquoise and yellow.
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35. Letters to Santa Mailbox
Here you get a snowy mailbox labeled Letters to Santa with envelopes flying in, a North Pole sign and two little pine trees. Every page in this set is a different drawing. The bold outlines are easy to stay inside, even with chunky crayons. Add white for snow.
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36. Christmas Snow Globe
Here you get a snow globe with a little snowy cottage and a Christmas tree inside, on a stand that says JOY. Every page in this set is a different drawing. Big, open spaces and thick lines make it a great pick for preschoolers and kindergartners. Add white for snow.
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37. Ugly Christmas Sweater
Here you get an ugly Christmas sweater on a hanger with zigzags, little trees, a big star, snowflakes, dots and hearts to color. Every page in this set is a different drawing. There is plenty to color here, which makes it a good longer project. Try a gradient from one corner to the other.
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38. Merry Christmas Bubble Letters
This printable shows big hollow MERRY CHRISTMAS bubble letters to color, with hanging ornaments, holly, stars, presents and candy canes. Every page in this set is a different drawing. Simple shapes keep it relaxing for little hands, roughly ages 3 to 7. Red, green and gold make a classic Christmas palette.
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39. Snowman Building a Little Snowman
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40. Snowman with Little Birds on His Hat
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41. Snowman Ice Skating on a Frozen Pond
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42. Gingerbread Man Running Away from the Oven
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43. Gingerbread Man Peeking out of a Cookie Jar
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44. Gingerbread Man Decorating Cookies with Icing
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45. Christmas Ornament Hanging on a Pine Branch
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46. Big Teardrop Ornament with Patterns
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47. Box of Christmas Ornaments in Different Shapes
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48. Kitten Playing with a Christmas Ornament
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Tips for coloring Christmas
- Classic Christmas colors are red, green, gold and white, but pastels look lovely too.
- Use a gold or yellow gel pen for stars, bells and ornament highlights.
- Leave snow white and shade it lightly with blue at the edges.
Fun facts about Christmas
- Christmas is celebrated on December 25 in most countries.
- Decorating an evergreen tree is a tradition that became popular in Germany.
- The first commercial Christmas cards were printed in England in 1843.
Fun ways to use your printables
- Color a page and fold it in half to make a homemade Christmas card.
- Use colored pages as gift wrap for small presents.
- Do one page a day in December as a coloring advent calendar.
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 these Christmas coloring pages free?
Yes, every page is free for personal, family and classroom use.
Can I make Christmas cards from them?
Yes. Print on cardstock, color, and fold in half. The "Merry Christmas!" pages work especially well as cards.
What's the best paper for printing?
Regular printer paper is fine for crayons. Use cardstock for markers, paint or anything you want to hang up.