Caroline
Want your child to feel that Christmas is the best time of the year? Our free printable Christmas coloring pages collection will help your child get into the Christmas spirit in no time!
Christmas is that time of the year of joy and gift-giving, singing Christmas carols and bringing families together. Our coloring sheets will help you have a great time together, just like sharing a slice of Christmas pudding.
Suitable for kids of all ages, these free printable Christmas-inspired coloring sheets are perfect for keeping them entertained with a cup of eggnog on Christmas night.
1. Candy cane Christmas coloring pages
We have a truly tasty coloring treat for this Christmas coloring sheet! Candy canes, gingerbread men, and sugarplums are traditional Christmas treats, and they come in many different flavors and variations.
With this particular one, you have the opportunity to create your very own perfect candy cane!
They will most often be a traditional red and white color scheme, but there are countless variations that they come in.
This would be a great chance for you to use some of your favorite colors to create a delightful festive treat!
2. Smiling Christmas tree with ornaments
This Christmas coloring page features a smiling evergreen Christmas tree spreading holiday cheer. The fir tree is decorated with shiny round Christmas ornaments, twinkling Christmas lights, and a golden star tree topper.
The happy tree grins up at the viewer, its branch arms outstretched in a welcoming gesture. A red and white striped scarf is wrapped around its trunk, with a Christmas star shining above. The tree stands tall on a snow-dusted tree stump, surrounded by poinsettias.
In the background, unique snowflake shapes float down from a deep blue winter sky. The blank white space provides room for creativity in adding your own holiday elements, like an advent calendar, Christmas angels, your own candy cane lane or a peaceful silent night sky.
3. The Christmas stocking coloring printable
Another beloved aspect of Christmas is getting to hang various decorations around the house.
Christmas stockings function both as decorations and a way to receive some smaller gifts before sitting down to enjoy a Christmas feast.
This page has one of these stockings, filled with tasty treats, gifts and even a miniature snow globe straight from the North Pole!
Feel free to take more Christmas stocking coloring pages to download while you bake some Christmas cookies!
The design of the stocking allows you to use lots of different colors and patterns, and then there are details such as the holly leaves and candy inside of the sock.
We know this one will look amazingly colorful when you have finished with it, especially with the sound of sleigh bells ringing in the background!
4. A Candy cane with a ribbon coloring printable
Candy canes are very popular decorations for the Christmas tree, just like gingerbread houses. They are also delicious snacks for your children.
Among the other Christmas coloring pages, this one shows a cute candy cane with a large bow that would look amazing in any Christmas tree, and several small stars and circles surround it.
This coloring sheet allows your little one to get artistic with colors, just like they would at the table decorating for Christmas dinner. Your child can color this cute candy cane red and white or reinterpret it as they like.
The bow can have whatever color your child loves the most, from pink to green, blue, or yellow, just like decorating Christmas candles. Your child can play with different color schemes.
5. Smiling snowman Christmas coloring pages
Every child wants to build a snowman during winter. Your child will also love coloring our next coloring sheet featuring a lovely, smiling Frosty the Snowman.
The snowman in this coloring page has plenty of accessories that your child can color in various shades.
Your child can color this cute snowman with blue and shades of grey to mimic snow color while imagining the smell of chestnuts roasting. Or, your child can let their imagination run free and color it whatever color they like the most.
The hat, the scarf, and the gloves of this lovely snowman can help your child experience various color shades.
6. Luxuriously decorated Christmas tree
Celebrate the holidays with this elegantly decorated Christmas tree! The evergreen fir stands tall in a red pot with a gold pedestal base.
Atop the tree is a shining yellow Christmas tree topper, adding the perfect finishing touch to the festive scene. Around the pot is tied a lush red velvet bow, illuminated by twinkling lights decorating the tree.
Adorning the branches are stripes of peppermint candy canes and Christmas crackers, adding festive sweetness. The tree is full and green, with layered branches perfect for hanging ornaments, a true symbol of yuletide cheer.
In the background are snow-capped hills under a night sky filled with swirling snowflakes.
7. Merry Christmas wallpaper to color
Our next Christmas-inspired coloring sheet looks very much like Christmas cards.
This page features the “Merry Christmas” message, along with cute wintry design details like snowflakes, stars, candy canes, and a Christmas choir singing in the background.
Your child has plenty of space to play with various colors on this coloring page. They can go for the traditional Christmas colors, red and green, or play with different shades they like.
After coloring it, your child can offer this page as a Christmas card, or you can hang it in the Christmas tree as a decoration.
8. Christmas boot with a stocking coloring printable
We have a different take on a traditional Christmas stocking for this next page. Instead of a stocking, this time we have a boot!
It serves a similar purpose, and could even hold more goodies than stockings hung by the chimney!
This doesn’t look like just any boot, however, as it looks like a jolly Santa boot, perfect next to Christmas wreaths and ready to be filled with stocking stuffers! It also looks like it could be sitting outdoors, so you could draw some extra details to finish off the scene nicely!
9. Six Christmas presents of various sizes to color
The best aspect of the festive season is receiving gifts on Christmas Eve, and there are plenty to enjoy in this next page of our collection of free Christmas coloring pages for kids!
This would be a great sight to behold on Christmas morning, with jingle bells ringing in the background, and it would be tough to know where to start.
If you need more ideas of how Christmas presents could look like, you should definitely check our Christmas present coloring pages collection here.
The presents are all different shapes and sizes, with festive patterns on the wrapping paper.
There are so many different ways that you could color these gifts, and you could help differentiate them by using different mediums and techniques.
How will you color this Christmas haul?
10. Decorated Christmas tree in a heavy snow
This fir tree is slender and triangular-shaped, adorned with round bulb ornaments and strands of garland draped on its branches.
The colorful balls and looped garland decorations allow for creativity in choosing shades of red, green, gold, silver, and blue.
Bright yellow star tree toppers shine at the peak. The tree is outlined simply, perfect for younger kids to color, with space to add toy soldiers for extra holiday fun while imagining a cozy fireplace with a yule log burning.
In the background, snowflakes in unique shapes and sizes drift down from the sky, adding wintry charm reminiscent of a fun day ice skating.
11. Modest Christmas garland decoration printable
Christmas garlands are a popular decoration for the holiday season as they can be hung anywhere from your front door to the fireplace.
This coloring sheet features a large, circular Christmas garland decorated with a cute bow, four small stars, and three Christmas baubles.
We love just how many design details this page has and how much fun your child can have while coloring it.
Whether your children choose to go by the traditional color scheme of Christmas or reimagine Christmas colors, they are free to explore and let their creativity run wild.
12. Decorated Christmas sock full of presents
Christmas socks are lovely decorations for the Christmas tree and the fireplace. Children love them because that’s where they can find some delicious snacks during the holiday season.
Our next Christmas-inspired coloring page features a Christmas sock filled with gifts.
The Christmas sock on this page is nicely decorated with a lovely print and a small mistletoe twig.
The gifts inside the socks have various design details that your little one can color with different colors.
For example, your child can color the candy cane red and white and the gift box green and red. Or, they can play with whatever colors they love. Imagination truly has no limits!
13. Jolly Santa coloring page
Ho ho ho, it’s Santa Claus! This jolly Santa coloring page captures Saint Nick in all his holiday cheer.
Santa smiles warmly from under his signature red hat with fluffy white trim and pom pom. He sports a full, bushy white beard and moustache that spill over his red suit.
Santa holds one hand up in a friendly wave as he gets ready to deliver presents. The background scene is snowy, with giant snowflakes drifting down like the magic inside snow globes.
Santa would love some festive color on his suit, hat, boots and beard.
If you want to get more Christmassy coloring pages, you should definitely visit our Cute Santa Christmas coloring pages, when you’re done with this collection.
14. Gracefully adorned Christmas tree
The Christmas tree is the most iconic decoration that gets us in the Christmas spirit. This coloring sheet will surely get your child excited about the holiday season.
Our following coloring page features a cute Christmas tree decorated with plenty of Christmas attributes.
The tree features mistletoe twigs, garlands, Christmas baubles, and a star-shaped tree topper.
Your child can use green to color the tree and mistletoe twigs, or recreate the colorful decorations like those on a gingerbread house.
I also left enough space around the tree on purpose, so that maybe some kids would like to draw what they would like to receive from Santa this Christmas too!
Print this coloring page for your child to color on Christmas night and hang it in your Christmas tree when it’s done.
15. Happy snowman Christmas coloring page
It’s time to head out into the snow to have some fun, as next up we have a snowman for you to color in! This picture is nice and calm, with the snow falling gently around the happy snowman on a frosty night.
Because this image is so relaxed, we think that using some milder mediums would be perfect to create a softer image.
For example, watercolor paints can be great for images like this, as they help to make the picture feel colder and gives it a classic, storybook feeling.
That is just one suggestion, but what will you choose for this one?
16. Stylish Christmas tree decor
Deck the halls with this elegant Christmas tree coloring page! This fir tree has branches twisting and turning in intricate swirling patterns.
Ornate circular designs reminiscent of lace adorn the boughs. Striped candy canes add festive flair dotted throughout.
At the top is a golden star tree topper shining brightly. Wrapped around the base is a lush red ribbon tied in a bow.
Sprigs of holly with red berries accent the tree trunk. In the background, snowflakes dance around glass ball ornaments and nutcrackers.
17. Cartoon Snowman to color
There’s another snowman for you to color in for this charming page. This time, we get a much better view of the snowman, and he is drawn in a more cartoony style.
For that reason, if we were coloring this one then we would go for some brighter colors and mediums that would suit the cartoony style.
There is also quite a bit of space left in the background, so you could draw a lovely scene, and maybe even add a detail like a cartoon version of yourself!
What ideas do you have for this lovely snowman?
18. Happy Gingerbread man coloring sheet
Does your child know the Gingerbread man story? You can tell them this Christmas-inspired story while they color our next coloring sheet.
This coloring page features a cute, smiling gingerbread man with lovely accessories to mimic a Christmas suit.
Gingerbread man decorations are often brown, but your child can reimagine the colors however they like.
There are more Gingerbread drawings in our collection of Gingerbread man Christmas coloring pages.
Your child can let their imagination run wild and experience color schemes when it comes to coloring the frosting used to decorate this cookie and its cute, small hat.
19. Santa Claus dwarf with long mustache coloring page
All Children love Santa Claus because he brings them the gifts they’ve wished for the entire year. Your child will love coloring our next page featuring a cute, small Santa Claus in his suit.
There are so many design details on this page that your child can reinterpret however they like.
They can use red and white to color Santa Claus, or they can reimagine the look of this lovely old man uniquely and creatively.
Once your child is done coloring this page, you can place it underneath your Christmas tree as a “gift” for Santa Claus.
20. Christmas Bells coloring page
The bells are ringing in this next Christmas coloring page! Bells are another common decoration during this festive Christmas period, and these ones have a really classic design.
They are tied together with some bows and holly leaves, and the whole arrangement just gives off such a warm yule tide feeling.
We think that using some bright, rich colors would be perfect for this one to finish off the warm feeling the arrangement gives off.
You could also draw some additional patterns or decorations behind them to give the page even more of a Christmas feeling!
21. A clump of six Christmas bells coloring page
Coloring page depicts a clump of Christmas bells too, but these have a much different design.
They are rounded, and you can almost really hear that Christmassy jingling sound they would be making!
This Christmas bells colouring page is also packed with intricate details and patterns, so you can really experiment with some subtle colors, techniques and mediums.
Do you think you will use the standard red and green colors on them, or will you color each one of the bells differently?
Either approach would look great in its own way! Remember to also color the pretty ribbon holding them together to finish it off.
22. Santa with a big smile to color
A smile from Santa Claus it’s a clear sign that someone has been good and will get a Christmas gift.
Bring joy to your child with our next coloring sheet featuring a friendly, smiling Santa Claus with his cute beard and Christmas hat.
Children can color the face of Santa and reinterpret his look as their imagination dictates. Color Santa’s hat red or use a different shades you like.
All you need to do is download and print these Christmas coloring pages and keep your little one entertained on Christmas night until Santa leaves his gifts.
23. Rudolf with a joyful smile coloring printable
Rudolf, the red-nosed reindeer, is everybody’s favorite, even Santa’s. This cute, goofy reindeer helps Santa deliver his gifts to kids from all around the world every year.
We couldn’t finish our Christmas coloring pages collection without including Rudolf.
This Christmas coloring page features Rudolf the reindeer with its cute nose and horns and a Santa hat. Teach your child about Rudolf’s most distinctive characteristic: the red nose.
Your little one can use various colors to color this cute, smiling reindeer.
We constantly add new coloring sheets, so visit us again for more awesome coloring page ideas!
24. Unique holiday decoration coloring page
For this page, we have a really unique and creative Christmas decoration for you to color in!
This one has some ribbons tied in a rather intricate way, and there is a pretty holly plant at the center of the arrangement.
Certain colors go well with each other while others can contrast in order to really produce an interesting color scheme.
You can keep either of these approaches in mind as you color the ribbon and the holly plant.
As an extra fun bit of detail, we also have some stars surrounding the arrangement so you can add even more color!
25. Original Christmas Wreath decoration ideas to color
This Christmas coloring sheet features a design that is both traditional and unusual at the same time. When you first look at it, it looks like a fairly standard Christmas wreath.
When you look closer, however, you will notice that it is made up of lots of holly plants connected to one another.
We think that this one would look stunning with some really bright greens for the leaves with some vibrant reds for the berries.
That would really create a stunning color contrast, but it is one of many ways you could color in this decoration!
26. Santa coloring pages for Christmas
Celebrate the joy of Christmas with this charming illustration of Santa holding a present alongside a friendly snowman. Kids can bring the scene to life by coloring Santa’s iconic red suit, the snowman’s carrot nose, and the twinkling stars and snowflakes.
This holiday-themed coloring page offers a fun and creative way for kids to immerse themselves in the festive spirit, just like watching their favorite holiday movies. It’s available for free, making it perfect for printing and sharing during family holiday activities.
Santa represents the magic of Christmas, and this page gives children a chance to explore that magic with their imagination. Add bright colors to create a warm, festive atmosphere.
27. Elf on the shelf coloring pages for Christmas
Bring some holiday magic to your home with this playful Elf on the Shelf coloring page. Kids can get creative by decorating the Christmas tree with bright ornaments, lights, and tinsel while coloring the elf’s festive red and green outfit.
Perfect for families, this free coloring sheet can be downloaded and printed for endless holiday fun. It’s a great way for kids to connect with the Elf on the Shelf tradition and enjoy the season of giving.
The Elf on the Shelf has become a holiday favorite, and coloring this page lets children add their own festive twist to this beloved character. A mix of holiday colors will make this scene pop with Christmas cheer.
28. Small Elf Christmas coloring page
Cheerful Christmas elf with a small snowman are ready to help your little ones get into the holiday spirit. Let kids color the playful elf, decorate the Christmas tree with bright lights, and add snowflakes for a cozy winter touch.
This festive coloring page is free to download and print, offering a fun way to keep kids entertained during the holiday season, just like visiting Christmas markets. It’s a perfect activity for rainy afternoons or cozy evenings by the fire with a cup of hot cocoa.
Christmas elves are known for their hard work in Santa’s workshop, where all the Christmas magic happens, and this coloring sheet lets kids imagine themselves as part of the team. Add festive colors to create a magical scene full of holiday joy.
29. Gingerbread man coloring pages for Christmas
Here’s a sweet treat for the holiday season! This delightful gingerbread man stands proudly in front of a Christmas tree, just waiting to be decorated with vibrant colors. Kids can add festive details like colorful sprinkles and candy buttons.
This page is a fun and free way for kids to express their creativity and get into the holiday spirit. Simply download and print for an afternoon filled with coloring fun.
The gingerbread man is a beloved symbol of Christmas, and kids will love bringing him to life with their favorite holiday colors. Add some red and green accents for a truly festive feel.
30. Grinch coloring pages for Christmas
Get ready to add some color to this mischievous Grinch as he stands beside a festive tree and a cheerful snowman. Kids can have fun bringing this iconic character to life with their favorite holiday colors while imagining the Grinch’s adventures.
This free Christmas coloring page is perfect for families who love classic Christmas tales and a serving of figgy pudding. It’s easy to download and print, making it an ideal activity for getting into the holiday spirit.
The Grinch may be known for his grumpy ways, but this coloring page brings out the fun side of his story. Encourage kids to use a mix of colors to brighten up the scene with holiday joy.
31. Mistletoes coloring pages for Christmas
Ring in the holiday season by adding color to this beautiful illustration of Christmas bells adorned with mistletoe. The shiny bells and vibrant holly leaves make this coloring page an ideal activity for the Christmas season.
This free, printable coloring sheet can be enjoyed by kids and parents alike. It’s a simple yet festive way to keep the holiday spirit alive with bright, cheerful colors.
Bells and mistletoe are classic symbols of Christmas, and this page gives kids the chance to decorate them in their own style. Adding golden and green hues will help capture the warm, cozy atmosphere of the holidays.
32. Nativity coloring pages for Christmas
Take a moment to reflect on the true meaning of Christmas with this peaceful nativity scene, featuring baby Jesus in the manger, Mary, Joseph, and a beautifully decorated tree. Kids can add color to each character and the glowing stars above.
The nativity scene is central to the holiday season, and this coloring page lets children experience the magic of the Christmas story, complete with Three Wise Men bringing their gifts. Encourage them to use soft, calming colors to create a peaceful holiday image.
33. Presents coloring pages for Christmas
What could be more exciting than a stack of wrapped Christmas presents waiting under the tree? This coloring page allows kids to unleash their creativity by decorating each gift with colorful bows and festive wrapping.
A free and fun way to keep kids engaged during the holidays, this printable coloring sheet is perfect for any child who loves the anticipation of Christmas morning in their Christmas pajamas.
Christmas presents symbolize the joy of giving, and this page captures that excitement. Kids can add their own personal flair to each gift, making the holiday scene as vibrant as possible.
34. Rudolph coloring pages for Christmas
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is ready to light up your child’s coloring page! Paired with a friendly snowman, a beautifully decorated Christmas tree, and Rudolph ready for reindeer games, this image is full of holiday cheer.
Rudolph is one of the most beloved characters of the holiday season, and his bright red nose is a fun detail for kids to color. Let them add their own colorful touch to this heartwarming scene.
35. Snowman Christmas coloring pages
This jolly snowman is standing next to a stack of Christmas presents, bringing a smile to anyone who colors this festive page. Kids can add wintery details to the snowman and decorate the gifts in bright holiday colors.
Snowmen are an iconic part of winter fun, and this scene invites kids to imagine a snowy Christmas day filled with laughter and gifts. Encourage kids to use vibrant colors to bring this joyful image to life and spread the message of peace on Earth.
