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32 Christmas Color by Number Pages (Free Printables)

By Zen Vibes Editors · Published · Updated

When December needs something calm at the table, Christmas color by number usually does the job. The youngest kids can start with the big ornament, the stocking, or the star topper, where the spaces are large and the color key stays short. A candy cane with a bow and a gingerbread person are nice next steps for kids who want a little more to do without getting stuck.

Then the set opens up into fuller holiday pictures. There's a decorated tree, a gift pile, and a mug of cocoa with marshmallows that feels made for a slow afternoon. Older kids usually settle into the fireplace with stockings or the sleigh over rooftops, because those pages have more pieces to hunt for and more colors to keep track of. This one feels warmer and brighter than Fall, less spooky than Halloween, and more focused on familiar Christmas decorations and cozy scenes than Winter. Our favorite is the cocoa and marshmallows page, which looks cheerful even before the last color is filled in.

Designs
32
Paper sizes
US Letter and A4
Difficulty
very easy to detailed
Colors per page
2 to 12
Ages
2 to 12
Use
Free for personal, classroom, and therapy use

Compiled by Zen Vibes Editors.

How to print these pages

  1. Pick the paper size that matches what is in your printer: US Letter or A4.
  2. Open the PDF and choose Print. Set scale to 100 percent or “actual size” (not “fit to page”).
  3. Plain copy paper works for crayons and pencils. Use heavier cardstock for markers or paint.

Print at actual size on plain paper. Crayons work well on the simple pages, while pencils help on the fireplace and sleigh scenes.

Good pages for different ages

For very small kids, start with the ornament, stocking, or star topper. They read clearly from across the table, and a child can finish one without a lot of help.

If you need something that lasts longer, move to the tree, the gift pile, or the fireplace. Those give older kids more time with the page and a stronger sense of building a full Christmas scene piece by piece.

Nice for December routines

These work well when you want a quiet holiday activity that still feels seasonal. Teachers can put out a simpler page for early finishers, while the detailed sleigh or fireplace suits a longer indoor break.

At home, they fit neatly into the part of the day when kids want something festive but not too busy. The number key helps keep the table calmer, especially with children who like clear steps.

A small tip for Christmas colors

Christmas pages often repeat the same few colors across the whole picture, so this set is friendly for kids who are still learning to match numbers carefully. If someone loses track, it is usually easy to get back into the picture by finding the ornaments, stockings, snow, or gift wrap.

Ideas for using these pages

  • Slip a finished Christmas page into a clear sleeve and use it as a placemat for a holiday movie night.
  • Let each child color a different ornament, stocking, or tree page, then tape them together into a December window display.
  • Set out the cocoa and marshmallows page with a real mug of cocoa nearby, then compare the colors in the picture to the treats on the table.

Questions about this set

Which pages are best for preschoolers?
Start with the big ornament, stocking, or star topper. The spaces are larger, the keys are short, and a small child can usually finish without much frustration.
Do I need a big box of colors for these?
No. The Christmas pictures lean on familiar holiday colors, so a basic set works well. The more detailed pages just ask kids to keep track of more matching as they go.

Usage: All designs in this set are original Zen Vibes drawings. Free for personal, classroom, and therapy use. Full terms of use.