Christmas is probably the most popular holiday on the planet. It is an opportunity to take few days off to spend some quality time with family, to celebrate, cheer and enjoy in presents. We all like giving and receiving them, aren’t we?
Family activities are almost obligatory part of Christmas holidays and if we don’t have luck with weather, we can play fun games or maybe color some themed coloring sheets.
All presented Christmas coloring pages are completely free for your personal use and we invite you to share them with your friends, because sharing is one of the most important elements of this holiday.
Did we say sharing? Sharing and gathering. Gathering around the Christmas tree, of course!
Christmas tree are not popular for their decorative potential. They are also a place to put the gifts. If you are short for space, a Chrtistmas stocking will do the trick!
All types of magic creatures are involved in the act of Christmas gift giving.
Did you recognize Rudolf, the reindeer? How about Krampus, a mysterous character from Central Europe?
We should also not forget Nutcracker from the famous ballet (based on a fairy tale) or Christmas angels!
And now for the greatest star: Father Christmas, better known as Santa Claus!
Did you know Santa Claus’ name originate from the Saint Nicolas, who’s day is celebrated few weeks before Christmas (on 6 December), but was renamed to his current name from Dutch Sinter Claas and the celebration of his day removed due delay caused by traveling from Europe to America?
The image of modern Santa was created in 1881 by Thomas Nast and his signature red and white dress was popularized by Coca-Cola advertisements in 1930s. He is now so popular, all countries on the Nortth claim his home is inside their borders.
There are many world conventions dedicsted to Santa’s image with current world record of 13 thousand people dressed in Santa (Derry City, Great Britain, 2007).
Christmas presents are another tradition coming from the story of Saint Nicolas, who gave presents to poor people, especially children, to help them out of all sorts of troubles.
He did it secretly and this is still one of the major attractions on Santa – kids don’t see him when he actually brings the gifts. He can leave them in special Christmas stockings or under the tree. Here are two related picture waiting to be colored.
Decorating a tree is another part of Christmas tradition, so among images of Santa Claus and his faithful reindeers here you can find a sheet with Christmas tree to color.
Prepare the coloring pencils and let your imagination flow.
It is not clear how can Santa deliver so many gifts in so short amount of time or even how he mange to get through chimneys (and what about the places withouth chimneys?), but it looks this is another part of his mysterious charm.
So color these Santa hats in jolly colors, put one on and enjoy the holidays.
Don’t forget Christmas centerpieces! They are important part of Christmas festive atmosphere. You can use traditional or more contemporary colors to enliven the featured coloring pages.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year with free Christmas colouring pages!
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