A rotund and cheerful man with a long, white beard, holding a sack laden with toys; isn’t that a familiar sight at
A rotund and cheerful man with a long, white beard, holding a sack laden with toys; isn’t that a familiar sight at Christmas parades, on advertising posters, and in department stores? Santa Claus is a symbol of Christmas, especially for kids, and you can take their excitement further by giving them our Santa Claus coloring pages to color and have a fun time looking forward to Christmas.
The man we know as Santa Claus has his history. He is believed to be a jolly man in red, but his story stretches back to the third century. He did not originally look as he is portrayed today, having evolved from a generous Catholic saint called St. Nicholas. So, teach your little one more about the history of Santa Claus through our collection of Santa Claus coloring pages, as described below.
Popular Santa Claus Coloring Pages
As Christmas approaches, kids all around the world only have Santa Claus on their minds. And on Christmas Eve, millions of children sleep light and lie uneasily in bed, anxiously wondering whether they have been nice and obedient or overly naughty this year. Our Santa Claus coloring pages will help ease your child’s uneasiness and fill them with excitement for the fun Christmas season ahead.
1. Jolly Santa
Our coloring image shows a jolly Santa Claus grinning ear to ear. Santa Claus is a merry, old, and large man who appears in red and white clothes. He is known all over the world for delivering gifts to little girls and boys on Christmas Eve. Santa Claus is the American version of St. Nicholas, the Bishop of Myra, which is now Turkey. Dutch settlers in New Amsterdam brought this lively and fun tradition, (which is now a cult) to America. In the 19th and 20th centuries, Santa traveled from house to house, delivering treats to kids on the 5th of December. You can tell your child all of these things as they happily color the page.
2. Santa At The North Pole
One of our Santa coloring pages shows the majestic Santa Claus in his home, the North Pole. Mr. Santa has been keeping busy in the North Pole, preparing for the big night on Christmas Eve. Tell your kid to help Santa a bit by adding some holiday cheer to the coloring page. The background of this coloring page is rather intricate, so ensure that your kid colors it meticulously. Do you think Santa will visit your house this year? Ask your kid this question to learn what they want from Santa this year.
3. Mini Santa
Does your child like miniature things? We have a little Santa Claus carrying a tiny Christmas tree in his hand in one of our coloring sheets just for them. He has even readied the gift sack for the children. But don’t you think that the gift bag is too huge for Santa? How will he carry it? Coloring it may help him a bit!
Did you know the 19th century Santa was depicted in different colored outfits, like purple, green, red, and blue? This typically began to fade toward the beginning of the 20th century when beverage giant Coca-Cola cemented the image of Santa wearing a suit in red and white through a series of advertisements. Which color would your kid choose for Tiny Santa?
4. Santa On His Sleigh
On our list, you will find a beautiful coloring page showing Santa Claus and his reindeer soaring across the sky. They are on the way to the west. On Christmas Eve, most kids try to stay up all night just to see Santa land on their roof with his sleigh. Do you know who the engine behind Santa’s sleigh is? It’s his nine reindeer: Dancer, Prancer, Dasher, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Vixen, Blixem, and Rudolf. Ask your kid what name they would like to give to this sleigh. Make sure they select a girl’s name because Santa likes the idea of giving a girl’s name to his sleigh. Isn’t that cute?
5. Santa Decorating The Christmas Tree
What better than a perfect Santa Claus coloring page to keep your kid engaged as they count down the days to the merriest festival of the year? In one of our pages, Santa Claus has dropped in the house of a little child to give him gifts but stops to decorate the Christmas tree. After putting on the ornaments, he fixes the star on the tree. What do you think are in those big boxes? Tell your kid to come up with a story as they color this wonderful picture of Santa.
6. Santa With His Buddies
Our list features a coloring page of Santa and his gang all set to surprise the nice and obedient kids. Mr. Santa travels in his custom-made sled carried by his fleet of reindeer. Did you know Clement Moore first introduced the eight reindeer in his poem ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas? In the image, Santa’s sled has his initials inscribed, and look at the naughty little elf! The sled is full of toys for kids, so the elf has to accommodate himself outside. A charming little daredevil, isn’t he?
7. Santa Collecting The Toys
Our extensive list of coloring pages contains one where Santa is collecting toys for children. He has filled the sack with a stuffed elephant, a teddy bear, and a wrapped gift box. The ball will go in too! Giving each other gifts has been an important part of the Christmas celebration since the early 19th century. It’s said that Saint Nicholas used to donate gold coins to people in need. He would leave the coins in their shoes. The cult spread in America and Europe and presents were distributed on the 6th of December when the celebration of St. Nicholas took place.
8. Mr. And Mrs. Santa Claus
We could not have missed a coloring page featuring Santa Claus with his wife, Mrs. Claus. Mrs. Claus, also known as Mother Christmas, is a counterpart to Father Christmas. She helps her husband by baking cookies, taking care of the reindeer, and preparing toys with her husband. Mrs. Claus was first mentioned in A Christmas Legend, a short story.
9. Santa With Reindeer And Elf
We have a printable Santa coloring page featuring Santa with his pet reindeer and a gnome or elf-like figure. He is looking at the reindeer with amazement. It seems that it’s the first time he has seen a reindeer. That’s because the elf is the newest employee at Santa’s gift-making factory. He is a jolly elf who delivers gifts in a sleigh drawn by goats. Don’t you think Santa looks a bit weird without his signature cap? Can your little one recognize Santa here?
10. Santa Entering The House
One of our coloring pages features Santa trying to enter the house through the chimney, which is sure to excite your kid. But, do you think Santa will get through the chimney? Remind your kid that they have to be well-behaved if they want Santa to deliver toys to their house. We guarantee your kid will be on their best behavior as they await Santa’s visit.
11. Santa Stuck In The Chimney
What’s that sound on the rooftop? Uh oh! Looks like Santa got stuck in the chimney while trying to enter the house. Now, who will help Santa? Maybe your kid can help him out by lending some color to the image. Encourage your child to give a different look to Santa on this coloring page. Maybe they can make his suit purple and bag green.
12. Santa Hat
Enjoy the magic of holidays with our fun Santa hat coloring page. Tell your kid to choose unusual color combinations to make this Santa cap pop. Your kid can even design a new outfit for Santa Claus to wear for this Christmas. After all, for how long can one wear the same, old and outdated uniform?
13. Santa With Rudolf
One of our cute Santa coloring pages shows Rudolf and his pal with Santa. Rudolf, the most famous reindeer, was born over a hundred years after his eight flying friends. Other reindeer initially teased him because of his large, glowing, red nose. When Christmas Eve turned foggy, Santa was worried that he would not be able to deliver gifts to the children. Rudolf, the former outcast, saved Christmas for the kids by leading the sleigh by the light of his red nose.
14. Santa With His Reindeer Friends
Another one of our coloring images shows Santa with his reindeer pals. The reindeer always feel great around Santa. Their happiness is beautifully captured on the coloring page. But Santa’s uniform looks a bit drab, and so do his presents and the reindeer. Can your kid color them for some fun? Tell them to use sable brown to accentuate the reindeer’s fur and vibrant yellow for the jingling bells.
15. Bugs Dressed As Santa
One of our most fun coloring pages shows Bugs Bunny dressed as Santa Claus. Bugs Bunny is an animated character best known for his roles in Merrie Melodies and Looney Tunes. This cool and relaxed rabbit was once a corporate mascot of the Warner Bros. Company. Bugs Bunny is a cunning, smart, and charismatic rabbit, and that sets him apart from other characters in the Looney Tunes. He is popular for his catchphrase “Eh, what’s up, doc?” This smart rabbit can outsmart almost anyone who tries to antagonize him. Ask your kid to decorate the blank space around Bugs Bunny to make it look like his house.
16. Mrs. Santa Making A Doll
Moving on, we have a coloring sheet of the adorable Mrs. Santa holding a doll. Mrs. Santa Claus is the woman behind the scenes in the Christmas giving season. While Santa runs the show in the North Pole, Mrs. Claus assists her husband in the background, boosting the morale of her husband and his team of elves. She has made a doll today and wanted Santa’s approval on it. We’re sure Santa would love this doll as much as we love it.
17. Santa Greeting Card:
If you are looking for a Santa Claus template for your kid, our coloring page will help you. It features a stunning image of Santa Claus with Ho, ho, ho written below. Ho, ho, ho is said to be Santa’s signature style of laughter. This laughter has been an essential attribute of Santa’s character. It represents an attempt to write Santa’s belly laugh as opposed to the high-pitched laughter associated with the villains of melodrama. Fun fact: H0H 0H0 is also the postal code Canada Post uses for sending letters to Santa Claus at the North Pole.
You can help your kid use glitter and stickers to make the card stand out. Make sure your child writes their name at the bottom of the coloring page.
18. St. Nicholas
We also have a picture of St. Nicholas for your kids to color. He has never looked as happy as he’s looking now holding a candy cane. Legends say that St. Nicholas or Santa Claus was born in Patara and traveled to Egypt and Palestine when he was young. He was imprisoned during the persecutions of Emperor Diocletian, but Emperor Constantine released him on humanitarian grounds. St. Nicholas may have passed in 350 AD but is still alive amongst us as Santa Claus.
19. All Set To Deliver Gifts
Our list features a cute Santa Claus coloring page to print out for indoor holiday fun. The coloring page features Santa Claus with his reindeer and a sack filled with gifts, which will surely put your kid in the holiday spirit. Before delivering the gifts, Santa and his reindeer need a bit of color. Can your child help him? Make sure your toddler has their green, red, and brown crayons handy to spread cheer to this hilarious scene.
20. Santa With Frosty
Bring some Christmas cheer to your house with our lovely coloring page featuring Santa with Frosty, the snowman. Frosty is the titular character of the Christmas song and the movie Frosty, the Snowman. Karen, a cute little girl, built a snowman while playing in the snow with her friends. He comes to life when one of Karen’s friends places Professor Hinkle’s magical hat on it. But not everything is perfect with Frosty. He becomes an inanimate snowman without that hat and can melt in the warm weather.
21. Dear Santa
Writing letters to Santa Claus is one of the most long-standing traditions. Every year, kids write letters to Santa Claus that contain a wish list of toys. Has your kid written a letter to Santa? If not, make them write on our coloring page. They can then color the image of Santa any way they like. Some kids even wrap and tie the letter to a small helium balloon and release it in the air so that Santa magically receives it. Our coloring page will help your kid practice handwriting while reflecting on the year that has passed. When your kid has finished, help them seal the envelope and send it to the North Pole.
22. Mailing The Letter To Santa
After writing her letter, a little girl comes to the post office to mail the letter to Santa Claus. This is a scene portrayed in one of our coloring sheets. Postal service typically allows kids to send letters to Santa Claus. It is said that Santa Claus receives millions of letters every year from children. These letters are answered by postal workers and volunteers, which is a rather sweet and heartwarming gesture on their part.
23. Swiper And Gifts
The coloring page states that unless Swiper learns about the spirit of Christmas, he won’t get any gifts. Swiper, the sneaky orange fox, is the primary antagonist of the series Dora, the Explorer. As his name implies, Swiper tries to steal all the essential items that can help Dora in her adventure. In an episode, Swiper’s love for stealing lands him on Santa’s naughty list, despite repeated warnings. But after Dora’s request, Santa decides to give Swiper a last chance to get off the naughty list. He sends Swiper and Dora on an epic quest, which they complete, and Swiper is happy.
24. Alpine Crocodile As Santa
One of our most amusing coloring pages shows an Alpine Crocodile dressed as Santa and presenting a gift box to the little penguin. Alpine is not an ordinary crocodile that you see in the zoo. He is a helpful and friendly crocodile living in the Alps of Austria. Everyone in the Alps adores him, including the giraffes, rabbits, hippos, and fish. No wonder the penguin here is not scared of Alpine.
25. Santa Chilling At The Beach
Whoa! We’ve never seen Santa looking so relaxed before. After spending months in the North Pole, Santa has decided to take a break by hitting the beach. Now that’s what we call “swag.” As your kid colors the coloring page with this illustration, tell them to come up with adjectives to describe the cool Santa in the picture. You can even use this coloring page to decorate your house if you are going for a coastal or beach-themed Christmas party.
26. Elves Working
In one of our Santa coloring pages, the hardworking elves make toys for the kids as Santa inspects them. Santa’s house includes a residence and a workshop where he creates gifts for children with the aid of his elves. Some legends also include a village inhabited by his helpers surrounding his shop and home. The wooden Pinocchio has delighted Santa big time. We think that it will go to a special child. While your kid is coloring, ask them what they would want these elves to make them this Christmas.
27. Tweety In Santa Cap
Ring in the holiday season with our cute coloring page of Tweety dressed as Santa. Tweety is a yellow canary bird from the wacky and popular Looney Tunes. She appears to be an innocent bird but is clever enough to outsmart the cat, Sylvester, and many other characters. When Tweety was first introduced in the cartoon, she had a short temper. But as the series advanced, Tweety became calmer. The feature we like the most in Tweety is her habit of mispronouncing words. It’s a great coloring page to sneak some motor skills practice during the Christmas season.
28. Mr. And Mrs. Santa Enjoying Coffee And Muffins
The beloved Aunt Claus has prepared muffins and coffee for her husband. But what is wrong with Mr. Santa? Why is he looking so furious? The scene depicted in our derailed coloring sheet is from the film Mr. Santa Claus. Neglected by her husband during the Christmas season, Mrs. Claus takes the sleigh and reindeer for a drive, only to end up stranded in the neighborhood of Manhattan. What will happen now? Will Santa be able to find her? Ask your kid this question and see what they answer. You can even watch the movie with your kid after they color the page.
29. Santa With A Kid
In one of our featured Santa Claus coloring pages, a little boy is meeting Santa. He is expecting a drum gift from Santa, and we are sure Santa got the same for him. We hope this kid serves Santa cookies and milk, his favorite food. In Canada and the United States, kids leave Santa a glass of milk and a plate of cookies, and in Australia and Britain, he is given mince pies and sherry instead. In Norway, Sweden, and Denmark, Santa receives rice porridge with cinnamon sugar and in Ireland, he gets milk with mince pies and Christmas pudding. Some kids even leave carrots for Santa’s reindeer. Isn’t that cute?
30. Baby New Year Knitting Santa’s Hat
One of our most adorable coloring pages features Baby New Year knitting the sack, as Santa watches in amazement. If your kid cannot stop dreaming about Santa coming with all sorts of gifts, this quiet activity will keep them engaged. Baby New Year is the personification of the beginning of the new year. He symbolizes the passing of the previous year and the birth of the next year. Father Time hands over his duties to Baby New Year at the start of the year and retires. Your kid can even draw a few candy canes and jingle bells to make the coloring page look merry.
We hope your kid enjoys decorating our Santa coloring pages. They do not need to stick to the usual red and white for coloring the images of Santa Claus. Encourage them to mix colors to make the pictures of Santa stand out. You can also use the information on our page to tell your kids about the different facets of Christmas as they color the pages. This way, not only will they have a fun and productive time looking forward to Christmas, but they will also learn a lot along the way.
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