Christmas is a busy time for every household, but it’s also a lovely chance to get the kids involved in the festive prep. One of the easiest ways to do that? Hand them some Christmas colouring pages and let their imaginations run wild.
Whether you’re after a quiet activity for a rainy December afternoon, something to keep little hands busy while you wrap presents, or a way to decorate the fridge with festive art, colouring pages are a brilliant, low-cost option. Here are 8 of the best places to find free Christmas colouring pages to print at home.
1. Activity Village
Elves, puddings, stockings, trees — this site really does have it all. Activity Village offers hundreds of straightforward, printable Christmas colouring images, making it a great first stop if you want lots of choice in one place.
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2. Coloring-Book.info
This site offers a slightly different selection of Christmas scenes, with plenty of Santa, elves and Christmas tree pictures to choose from. It’s worth a browse if you want variety beyond the usual designs.
3. Topmarks
Topmarks goes a step further than traditional colouring pages. Alongside the usual designs, you’ll find word searches, spot-the-difference puzzles, a Santa maze, and even Christmas poems shaped like Christmas trees. It’s a nice option if you want to mix colouring with a bit of extra brain-teasing fun.
4. The Twelve Days of Christmas Printables
If you like the idea of a colouring page for each of the twelve days of Christmas, this collection has you covered — just click and print. Many of the pages have also been turned into flash cards and memory worksheets, so there’s a bit of gentle learning built in alongside the colouring.
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5. Oncoloring.com
This site has a nice range of Christmas colouring sheets suitable for kids of all ages, making it a handy option if you have children at different stages colouring together.
6. Religious Christmas Colouring Pages
For families who want to focus on the Christian side of Christmas, this collection includes lovely images of angels, the nativity, shepherds and the Holy Family — a nice option for RE classes or quiet reflection at home.
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7. Bible Christmas Story Colouring Pages
This collection focuses on biblical Christmas scenes, with a wide range of different pages illustrating the story of the first Christmas. There’s also a deeper library of colouring pages covering other Bible stories, which can be handy for teachers planning religious education lessons.
8. Colouring Pages and More
This site offers much of what the others do in terms of Christmas colouring pages, but with an extra option: tracer pages and poster-style templates in both black-and-white and colour. That means kids can use the templates to design their own Christmas cards or personalise items like school folders.
Making the Most of Colouring Time
A few simple ways to get more out of colouring pages this Christmas:
- Print a few different styles so kids can pick their favourite each day.
- Use finished pages as homemade Christmas cards or gift tags.
- Pop pages in a plastic wallet with a whiteboard marker for reusable, mess-free colouring on car journeys.
- Mix in some of the puzzle and activity-style pages for a bit of variety alongside straightforward colouring.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these Christmas colouring pages free to print?
Yes, all the sites listed here offer free colouring pages that you can print at home. It’s always worth checking the individual site for any of their own terms before printing.
What age are Christmas colouring pages suitable for?
Most of the designs featured range from simple, large-outline pictures suitable for toddlers and preschoolers, to more detailed scenes that older children will enjoy. Many sites offer a mix of both, so there’s something for most ages.
Can I use these colouring pages for school or classroom activities?
Many of these sites, particularly the religious and Bible-themed collections, are popular with teachers for religious education lessons and classroom Christmas activities. Always check you’re printing enough copies and that the site’s usage terms suit your needs.
Do I need any special equipment to print these pages?
No — a standard home printer and regular printer paper is all you need. Some sites offer higher-resolution versions if you’d like a crisper printout.
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