Happy Santa By The Tree — coloring page to print
Save to PinterestA simple printable coloring page featuring a cheerful Santa Claus by a Christmas tree with presents, perfect for kids. Ready-to-print coloring sheet for young children.
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Recommended age
- 4+ yrs
- Category
- Christmas
- Subcategories
- Christmas Characters
- Downloads
- 5
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A jolly Santa stands beside a decorated Christmas tree, holding a sack of gifts with wrapped presents at his feet and stars above. This is a free printable coloring page for kids showing a cheerful holiday scene. Children who love characters and festive details will enjoy coloring every part. Bring the tree, baubles and Santa’s suit to life with crayons or markers.
A little story
Santa tiptoed up to the tree and left a soft sack of gifts on the snow. He winked at the stars, knowing children would smile in the morning. The tree sparkled as the night hummed with happy songs.
What to prepare
How to color it step by step
- 1Start with Santa’s hat and pompom using bright red.
- 2Keep the beard white and add a light grey shadow.
- 3Color the coat red and the belt black with buckle.
- 4Fill the tree with green tones and lighter branch tips.
- 5Paint baubles and gift bows in contrasting colors.
- 6Finish stars and background with soft yellow or blue.
Color suggestions
Coloring tips
What you'll discover
- Identifies Santa’s clothes and accessories
- Recognizes Christmas tree decorations
- Learns words for gifts and stars
- Understands Santa as a gift-bringer tradition
Vocabulary
Match the word to its meaning — tap a word, then its meaning
What your child will learn
- Improves fine motor control and pencil grip
- Builds focus and task completion skills
- Supports color recognition and matching
- Encourages creative storytelling and design
Fun facts
- Christmas trees became widely popular in Germany centuries ago.
- The idea of gift-bringing comes from many old traditions.
- A real 4th-century bishop inspired the Santa character.
- The red suit became widespread in 20th-century imagery.
Learn & play
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Frequently asked questions
Is this coloring page free to use?+
Yes — download the PNG or PDF for free and print it.
How do I print the page?+
Use the A4 download and print at high quality on your printer.
What paper is best for coloring?+
Use heavier paper (120–160 gsm) for markers or crayons.
Can I color this online in the browser?+
Yes. Click the “Color online” button on this page to color the picture in your browser on a computer, tablet or phone, and save the finished work as a PNG. You can also download the PDF and print it.
Should I use crayons or markers on this print?+
Crayons for texture and layering; markers for bright bold color.