Christmas Coloring Pages

How to Download and Print the Christmas Coloring Pages

1. Scroll down to view the available coloring pages.
2. Click the “Download PDF” button below the design you like — or click directly on the image.
3. Download the PDF from there and print it (formatted for A4 paper).

Enjoy coloring your favorite designs for free!

Christmas Coloring Pages (108+ Free PDF Printables)

Coloring Tips & Tricks for Christmas Coloring Sheets

Christmas coloring pages are perfect for slowing down, relaxing, and getting into the holiday spirit. Whether you’re coloring with kids or unwinding on your own, a few simple tips can turn a regular coloring page into a frame-worthy piece of festive art. Below you’ll find easy tricks for choosing colors, adding texture, and making your Christmas sheets look extra magical.

Use a Cozy Christmas Color Palette

Start with classic Christmas colors like deep reds, forest greens, golds, and snowy whites. Then, mix in a few accent shades such as soft pink, teal, or dusty blue to keep the page from looking too busy. Limiting your palette to 4–6 main colors helps your design look more intentional and coordinated, especially on busy scenes like Christmas villages or character pages.

Layer Colors for Rich Reds and Greens

Instead of pressing hard with one crayon or pencil, build up color slowly in layers. For example, color a Santa hat lightly with a medium red, then deepen the shadows with a darker red or a bit of brown. Do the same for Christmas trees by layering light green, mid green, and a touch of dark green in the shaded areas. This technique makes your colors look richer and more three-dimensional.

Add Soft Shading Around Edges

To give your Christmas illustrations depth, gently shade around the edges of objects. Use a slightly darker tone than your main color and apply it where shadows would naturally fall—under presents, along the side of a snowman, or beneath tree branches. Blend the darker areas into the lighter ones with small circular motions for a smooth, soft transition.

Make Snow Look Sparkly and Not Just White

Snow doesn’t have to be pure white. Leave most of the snow areas uncolored, then add a very light layer of blue or gray along the bottom of snowbanks or around the edges of snowflakes. You can also add tiny dots or lines with a glitter pen or white gel pen to give the illusion of sparkling snow in moonlight or under Christmas lights.

Highlight Christmas Lights and Shiny Objects

For Christmas lights, ornaments, and shiny bows, think about where the light would hit. Leave a small white spot or a very light area on each bulb or ornament to look like a reflection. Then color more heavily on the opposite side to create a gentle gradient. Using bright yellows, golds, and pastel tones makes lights and metallic details pop on the page.

Choose the Right Tools for Your Skill Level

For younger children and toddlers, crayons or washable markers with thick tips make it easier to stay inside the larger shapes. Older kids and adults may enjoy colored pencils or fineliners for detailed pages like mandalas, wreaths, and village scenes. If you like blending, colored pencils are ideal, while markers are great for bold, vibrant designs.

Print on Better Paper for Markers and Blending

If you plan to use markers, gel pens, or watercolor pencils, print your favorite Christmas pages on slightly thicker paper than normal copy paper. This helps reduce bleed-through and warping. For double-sided printing, slip a scrap sheet of paper behind the page as you color so any bleed doesn’t transfer to another design.

Add Personal Touches and Backgrounds

Don’t be afraid to go beyond the lines of the coloring page. Add your own stars in the sky, snow falling around characters, or extra gifts under the tree. Softly shading the background with pastel crayons, colored pencils, or chalk can make the main illustration stand out and transform a simple design into a complete Christmas scene.

10 Creative Craft Ideas with Christmas Coloring Pages

Once your Christmas coloring pages are finished, don’t just stack them in a drawer. Turn them into handmade decorations, gifts, and keepsakes! Here are ten fun and easy craft ideas that give your colored pages a second life and add a personal touch to your holiday celebrations.

1. Handmade Christmas Greeting Cards

Resize or trim your finished coloring pages and glue them onto folded cardstock to create unique Christmas greeting cards. You can cut out just a central motif—like Santa, a wreath, or a Christmas tree—and mount it on a contrasting background. Add a handwritten message inside, and you’ve got a sweet, personalized card for family and friends.

2. DIY Gift Tags and Labels

Choose small elements from your colored pages, such as ornaments, bells, or presents, and cut them into rectangles or fun shapes. Punch a hole at the top, thread some ribbon or twine through, and use them as gift tags. Write the recipient’s name and a short message on the back to make your presents look extra special under the tree.

3. Festive Garland or Bunting

Print and color several coordinating Christmas pages, then cut the designs into triangles, circles, or banner shapes. Punch holes at the corners and string them together with ribbon or string to make a festive garland. Hang it across a mantle, along the stair rail, or in a classroom for instant homemade Christmas décor.

4. Christmas Tree Ornaments

Turn your favorite small designs into ornaments by cutting them out and laminating them or gluing them to cardboard. Punch a hole at the top and add a ribbon loop. You can decorate both sides, sprinkle on a little glitter, or outline details with metallic pens. Hang them on the Christmas tree or use them as decorative accents around the house.

5. Holiday Placemats for the Table

Choose larger, detailed pages—like Christmas villages, wreaths, or character scenes—and color them in fully. Laminate the finished pages to create reusable holiday placemats. These look charming on the kids’ table, protect the table surface, and are a great way to show off everyone’s artwork during Christmas dinner.

6. Custom Wrapping Paper Panels

For small gifts, use your colored pages as wrapping panels. Wrap the gift in plain kraft or white paper, then tape a colored sheet over the top like a decorative panel. This looks especially nice with hand-lettered “Merry Christmas” pages, holiday patterns, or mandalas, turning every wrapped present into a little piece of art.

7. Framed Wall Art and Gallery Displays

Pick your best finished pages and place them in simple frames or clipboards to create a Christmas gallery wall. You can group pages by theme—such as Santa, winter animals, or nativity scenes—or mix them together for a colorful display. This is a fun way to celebrate kids’ artwork and instantly give your home a seasonal update.

8. Countdown or Advent Calendar

Print and color 24 or 25 smaller Christmas designs and number each one. Clip them to a string with mini clothespins or tape them to a board in a grid. Each day in December, turn one around, remove it, or reveal a new page to count down to Christmas. You can even write small activities or messages on the back of each coloring page.

9. Holiday Bookmarks

Cut long, narrow strips from colored sections of your pages—like vertical trees, light strings, or character borders—and turn them into bookmarks. Laminate them or cover them in clear tape for durability. Punch a hole at the top and add a ribbon tassel. These make wonderful, easy little gifts for classmates, teachers, and book lovers.

10. Festive Window and Door Decorations

Use finished coloring pages to decorate windows, doors, and classroom boards. Tape pages directly to glass, or cut out silhouettes like trees, snowflakes, and characters. For a stained-glass effect, color lightly with markers and tape the page to a sunny window. The light shining through will make your Christmas designs glow and brighten up any room.