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70+ free Santa coloring pages to print this Christmas!
Whether you're planning a cozy afternoon activity with your kids, need quick classroom printables, or want festive DIY projects for the holidays, these printable Santa Claus coloring sheets are just what you need.
If you're looking for the perfect coloring tools for these Santa printables, I highly recommend using Twistables colored pencils. They don't require sharpening, are less messy than crayons or markers, and work beautifully on detailed designs.
Updated for 2025 with 63 new designs!
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How to Use Santa Coloring Pages: Creative ideas for using your printables at home, in classrooms, during holiday parties, or as part of DIY Christmas crafts and decorations.
Fun Santa Facts: A cheerful collection of kid-friendly facts about Santa Claus. They're perfect to read aloud while coloring or to inspire themed learning and storytelling.
Santa Claus Coloring Page FAQs: Answers to common questions about printing, age-appropriateness, educational use, and more to help you get the most from your Santa coloring pages.
How to Download: You can download each coloring page individually by clicking the link below each image, or save time by using the 'Download All' buttons to get entire sets at once.
Note: These coloring pages are free for personal, non-commercial use. Teachers are welcome to print multiple copies for classroom activities, holiday parties, or student take-home fun!
Classic Santa Claus Coloring Pages
These classic designs feature Santa doing what he does best: carrying toys, delivering joy, and bringing smiles.
Whether you want something heartwarming, jolly, or just plain fun, these pages are perfect for all ages. Each design is handpicked to capture the traditional spirit of Christmas!
Santa stands tall with his sack of gifts slung over one shoulder, ready to spread holiday cheer door to door.
A joyful Santa holds up his scroll. Who made it onto your Nice List this year?
Santa waves with one mitten while holding his sleigh reins. He has a busy night ahead!
This design shows Santa hugging a gigantic gift box with all the strength and spirit of Christmas morning.
Santa proudly rings his bell. It's a perfect page for coloring with gold, red, and sparkle!
Fireside PauseSanta takes a well-earned rest beside the fireplace. Maybe he's waiting for a cookie?
Capture the magic moment as Santa kneels beside a twinkling tree, tucking gifts into place.
A friendly Santa tips his hat with a smile.
Bundle up for this one! Santa braves the winter snow, footprints trailing behind him.
Santa flashes a mittened thumbs-up. This Santa coloring page is a cheerful favorite for kids of all ages.
Santa stands below "Merry Christmas" bubble text. It's a festive, classic page that works well for signs or classroom bulletin boards
Santa stands in front of a Christmas tree that's ready to be filled with ornaments, presents, and all your favorite colors.
Want to decorate even more trees? Try our printable Christmas tree coloring pages for classic holiday fun.
Santa in Action Coloring Sheets
Get ready for high-flying holiday fun! This collection of action scenes coloring pages shows the big guy soaring through the sky, sliding down hills, squeezing into chimneys, and even getting stuck in holiday traffic!
Whether your child dreams of seeing Santa parachute into a snowy forest or land on their rooftop, these free printables will bring that magic to life.
Santa streaks across a star-filled sky in his sleigh.
Santa's on his way down a brick chimney, sack in tow.
Santa and his reindeer take flight.
Santa Claus standing atop a snowy rooftop.
A cute Santa hilariously struggles to fit down a too-small chimney.
Santa hands a wrapped gift to a smiling child. This heartwarming printable is perfect for Christmas Eve storytelling.
Santa Claus is stuck in a snowy traffic jam - festive AND funny!
Santa sleds down a big snowy hill with gifts flying behind him.
Santa descends from the sky with a parachute and presents.
With cape flying, Santa leaps rooftop to rooftop like a holiday superhero.
Soar through the stars with Santa as he glides across the night sky in his magical sleigh!
For even more sparkle and detail, explore our Christmas ornament coloring pages. They're a great way to add extra charm to holiday crafts.
Easy Santa Claus Coloring Sheets for Toddlers & Preschoolers
These easy coloring pages were made with little hands in mind!
The collection features bold lines and simple shapes that are perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, and early learners. It's also great for classrooms, quick crafts, and quiet holiday activities.
Looking for even more age-appropriate holiday printables? Check out our cheerful set of Christmas coloring pages for kids. They're perfect for preschoolers and early learners.
A cheerful Santa headshot with bold lines, perfect for toddlers who love to color big shapes and happy faces.
Santa gives a friendly wave with his mittened hand. It's a sweet and simple design for little ones just learning to color inside the lines.
Watch Santa zoom down a snowy hill on a sled.
This chubby, jolly Santa has a big round belly and very little detail. He's great for tiny artists still working on grip and control.
Santa stands with a giant candy cane, a favorite symbol of Christmas.
A smiling Santa with "Ho Ho Ho" in bubbly, easy-to-color letters. It's a great way to combine coloring with letter recognition.
Santa holds up a big, bold star with a big grin on his face.
Hold on tight! Santa's taking a break from toy delivery to zoom down a snowy hill on his sled!
Cute & Cartoon Santa Coloring Pages for Kids
If your kids love playful holiday fun, they’ll adore these cute Santa coloring pages!
These printables feature cartoon-style Santas doing all kinds of fun and funny things. They are designed to be just the right mix of adorable, goofy, and easy-to-color.
This lovable cartoon-style Santa has a giant grin and twinkly eyes.
Santa holding a gift box with a big-eyed puppy peeking out.
Who knew Santa could flop into the snow and make perfect snow angels? A fun, easy-to-color scene for winter lovers.
Santa's all tied up in Christmas lights! Kids will laugh while coloring this one.
Santa's goofy, round cartoon eyes are larger than life.
This page shows Santa gliding across the ice, full of winter cheer.
Santa peeks out from behind a snowman.
A big-eyed cartoon Santa full of festive charm is just right for kids who love cute characters.
Detailed Santa Coloring Pages for Older Kids & Adults
These detailed coloring sheets are designed for those who love to slow down and enjoy the art of coloring while relaxing with a mug of cocoa.
A beautifully detailed Santa is surrounded by a swirling mandala style pattern.
This elegant Santa holds a glowing old-fashioned lantern, lighting the way through a snowy night. A peaceful and cozy design with nostalgic charm.
Santa appears inside an ornate frame made of holly, berries, and stars.
A bold Santa stands inside a stained-glass-style window. Strong lines and symmetrical shapes make this one stunning when finished in jewel tones.
Vintage Santa, with a toy sack filled with traditional gifts.
Want bold, frame-worthy designs? Browse our full-page Christmas coloring sheets. They're perfect for older kids and adults who enjoy intricate detail.
Santa and Friends
From baking cookies with Mrs. Claus to decorating trees with elves and sharing laughs with reindeer and snowmen, these fun-filled scenes bring the North Pole crew to life. These printables are filled with friendship, fun, and winter warmth.
Santa and Mrs. Claus roll out dough, decorate sugar cookies, and sneak a nibble or two.
Santa hangs out with Rudolph and his reindeer team.
Tangled in ribbon and bows, Santa and a giggling elf wrap gifts together.
Santa is surrounded by a happy crew of snowmen.
Santa stands with three friendly polar bears near the North Pole sign.
A cheerful portrait of Mrs. Claus in her apron and spectacles.
Santa and his elf buddy share a friendly moment together.
Santa and a friendly snowman pose together in this sweet winter duo scene.
If your kids loved all of the snowy friends, they'll also enjoy our snowman coloring pages, full of frosty fun and winter cheer!
Letter to Santa Coloring Pages
Writing a letter to Santa is a cherished Christmas tradition, and now kids can color while they write! These printable templates make the experience even more magical.
They're perfect for:
- Holiday classroom writing activities
- Christmas Eve family fun
- Sending letters to the North Pole
- Creating keepsakes to look back on in future holidays
Just print, color, and send off your wish list. Santa is waiting!
A fun letter template with cute Christmas doodles like gifts, stockings, and holly leaves around the edges.
This template includes a large, bordered space for a holiday wish list, plus fun decorations that are easy to color.
Let your kids write their Christmas wish lists on Santa's official letterhead!
This one features Santa and string of holiday lights. It's a sweet design that's perfect for kids who want to write a wish list.
Need more holiday pictures to color? Check out our collection of Christmas gift coloring pages, featuring bows, boxes, and surprises!
Printable Santa Coloring Cards
Looking for a fun way to say Merry Christmas that kids can create themselves? These printable Santa coloring cards are a festive and personal way for little artists to spread holiday joy.
These cards are perfect for:
- Classroom card exchanges
- Handmade gifts for grandparents or neighbors
- Holiday table place cards or decor
- Craft projects
Just print on card stock, fold in half, and let the coloring begin!
Santa holds a flowing "Merry Christmas" banner
Inside message you can add: Wishing you joy & cheer from Santa's workshop!
Santa's boots peek out from a chimney. Inside message you can add: Hope your holidays are filled with surprises!
Santa stands with a smiling reindeer.
Santa rides across a starry sky in his sleigh, moon beaming in the background
Inside, there's space to write your own holiday message.
Santa hands a wrapped gift to a smiling elf. Inside message you can add: The best gifts come with love!
DIY Santa Gift Tags to Color
Add some handmade holiday charm to your gift wrapping this year with these printable Santa gift tags to color! Whether you're wrapping presents for family, neighbors, classmates, or party favors, these coloring tags are a fun way for kids to personalize their gifts while getting creative.
Great for:
- Gift wrapping stations
- Classroom parties
- Homemade holiday gift bags
- DIY advent calendars
- Or just making your presents extra special!
Printing Tip: Use white card stock for sturdier tags that stand up nicely.
Round tag with a cheerful cartoon Santa head.
Printable gift tag with Santa giving a thumbs-up.
Santa holding a long blank banner that's perfect for writing the recipient's name
In this cheerful gift tag, Santa holds up a blank banner where kids can write the name of the lucky gift recipient. It's perfect for personalizing presents.
Santa peeks out from behind a wrapped gift box.
This bold, cartoon-style Santa head is full of holiday cheer. It's perfect for younger kids who want to add a personal, handmade touch to their gifts.
Interactive Santa Coloring Activities
Looking for hands-on holiday fun? These activity pages let kids do more than just color. They can cut, create, and play, too!
From a cheerful color-by-numbers design to a printable hat and a jolly Santa face to cut out and decorate, these pages are perfect for holiday craft time, classroom stations, or festive play at home.
This fun and festive color-by-numbers Santa is a great way for kids to practice number recognition while creating a bright, colorful masterpiece.
This big, bold Santa head with rosy cheeks, a twinkle in his eye is easy to cut out and color. It perfect for classroom decorating.
A standalone Santa hat coloring page is great to cut out and decorate. break out your craft supplies and add some fun glitter, ribbons.
Holiday-Themed Santa Coloring Pages
These holiday-themed printables celebrate the sights, symbols, and sparkle of the season! From glowing stars to snowy sleigh rides and evergreen wreaths, each Father Christmas printable page adds a touch of magic to your coloring time.
Wreath of CheerSanta peeks out from the center of a beautifully decorated Christmas wreath with holly, ornaments, and pretty details to color.
Santa gently holds a glowing star above his head, surrounded by sparkles.
Santa's sleigh is out on a wintery night, ready to be filled with gifts to deliver on Christmas Eve.
Looking for cozy scenes beyond the North Pole? Don't miss our peaceful and playful winter coloring pages. They're great for snow days or classroom activities.
Creative Ways to Use Santa Coloring Pages
There's so much more you can do with Santa coloring pages than just color and toss them! Here are fun, festive, and creative ways to turn your printables into keepsakes, crafts, and holiday traditions:
Holiday Wall Art
Frame your favorite coloring pages to create instant Christmas decorations. Print on heavy paper, color with care, and hang with ribbon or festive washi tape.
Custom Gift Wrap
Use finished pages as one-of-a-kind gift wrap for small presents or stocking stuffers. It adds a sweet, handmade touch to your gifts.
Christmas Cards
Several of these printable are already set up to easily turn into festive cards for the holiday season.
Holiday Activity Book
Print multiple pages and staple them into a DIY Christmas coloring book. Perfect for travel, quiet time, or classroom fun.
Classroom or Party Activity
Print a set of holiday pages for holiday parties, winter break activity bins, or early finisher stations. Kids love the variety, and teachers love the no-prep format.
Letters to Santa
Print up your favorite letter template and let your child write out their wish list to Saint Nick.
Gift Tags
Personalize your gifts with our printable gift tags ready to color and cut out!
Fun Facts About Santa Claus
Want to learn more about the jolly guy in red while you color? Here are some fun, surprising, and heartwarming facts about Santa Claus.
Santa's Name Comes from Saint Nicholas
The legend of Santa Claus is based on a real person, Saint Nicholas, a bishop from what is now Turkey. He was known for secretly giving gifts to those in need.
The Modern Santa Got His Look in the 1800s
The red-suited, round-bellied Santa we know today was popularized by cartoonist Thomas Nast in the 1860s and later by Coca-Cola advertisements in the 1930s.
Rudolph Was the Newest Reindeer
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer wasn't part of the original sleigh team! He was created in 1939 by a department store copywriter as part of a Christmas giveaway.
Santa's Sleigh Would Need Serious Speed
According to one fun scientific estimate, Santa would have to visit about 822 homes per second to deliver presents to every child in the world on Christmas Eve. Talk about turbo reindeer!
You Can Send Letters to the North Pole
Many postal services accept letters to Santa. and some even send back replies!
More Santa Facts
Want to dive even deeper into Santa's history and legends? Check out these fun Santa Claus facts!
Santa Coloring Pages - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What can I do with Santa coloring pages?
What can I do with Santa coloring pages?
You can color them just for fun, but there are tons of creative ways to use them! Turn them into holiday cards, DIY gift wrap, festive decor, bookmarks, classroom activities, or keepsakes.
Check out the ideas listed above in the Creative Ways to Use Santa Coloring Pages section!
Are these Santa coloring pages free?
Are these Santa coloring pages free?
Yes! All the coloring pages on this site are free for personal and classroom use. You're welcome to print them for your own children, students, or holiday craft projects.
Can I use these printables for commercial projects?
Can I use these printables for commercial projects?
No. These coloring pages are for personal and non-commercial use only. They cannot be sold, redistributed, or included in paid products or downloads.
How do I download the coloring pages?
How do I download the coloring pages?
You can download individual pages by clicking the link below each image, or use the Download All buttons to grab full sets at once. All files are formatted to print on 8.5" x 11" letter-size paper.
Do you have different styles or skill levels?
Do you have different styles or skill levels?
Yes! You'll find a wide range of designs, from easy Santa pages for toddlers, to cute cartoon images, to detailed pages for older kids and adults. There's something for every age and coloring style.
Can I print these in black-and-white or color?
Can I print these in black-and-white or color?
The printables are designed in black-and-white outlines so you (or your child!) can color them in yourself.
Do you offer any Santa activity pages?
Do you offer any Santa activity pages?
Yes! In addition to coloring sheets, you'll find a color-by-number page, cut-and-color hat and face, letters to Santa, and other fun interactive printables in the Activities section.
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