Coloring page Santa By The Fireplace

Santa By The Fireplace — coloring page to print

Save to Pinterest

Cute scene of Santa by the fireplace with a Christmas tree, presents and a sleeping dog and cat. Printable coloring page for kids, perfect for printing and coloring at home or preschool.

Difficulty
Detailed
Recommended age
6+ yrs
Category
Christmas
Downloads
1
Guide for parentsBest crayons and supplies for kids — how to choose

More from this set: Christmas Characters

See all

More in category: Christmas

See all

Similar topics

This is a free printable coloring page showing Santa by the fireplace. He’s sitting in a comfy armchair with a mug, a decorated tree and stacked presents beside him. A dog and a cat sleep on the rug while a snowy house is visible through the window — perfect for cozy holiday coloring.

A little story

After a night of gift deliveries, Santa relaxes by the fire while his pets nap. He sips cocoa and smiles at the twinkling tree, planning the next kind surprise.

What to prepare

crayons or pencils colored markers (optional) A4 printing paper white gel pen (optional)

How to color it step by step

  1. 1Start with Santa’s suit and color it red with shaded folds.
  2. 2Leave beard mostly white, add light gray strokes for texture.
  3. 3Fill the tree green and color the ornaments bright.
  4. 4Color presents in different contrasting colors and ribbons.
  5. 5Make the fireplace flames warm orange and yellow.
  6. 6Color the dog and cat with natural fur shades and the rug warm.

Color suggestions

Santa’s coat — red
beard and fur trim — white with light gray
Christmas tree — forest green
ornaments — red and gold
fire — orange and yellow
mug — red with green tree

Coloring tips

Layer colors for richer reds on the coat.
Short strokes make beard texture realistic.
Use metallic pens for shiny baubles.
Light strokes then darken edges for cleaner filling.
Blend pencil colors on the rug for softness.
Add white highlights on marshmallows with gel pen.
Contrast curtains with the tree color.

What you'll discover

  • Santa is often shown wearing red and white clothing.
  • Fireplaces were used to hang stockings.
  • Christmas trees are evergreen and decorate homes in winter.
  • Presents represent giving and kindness.

Vocabulary

Match the word to its meaning — tap a word, then its meaning

What your child will learn

  • Improves fine motor control coloring small details.
  • Strengthens color recognition with festive palette.
  • Builds focus and step-by-step planning.
  • Encourages creative storytelling from the scene.

Fun facts

  • The modern Santa image grew popular through 19th-century art.
  • Christmas trees became widespread in Europe during the 1800s.
  • Many cultures leave treats for Santa on Christmas Eve.

Learn & play

1Find and color all the bows in the picture.
2Color Santa’s mug with a green tree design.
3Point to all round shapes you can see.
4Which animal usually purrs?
Answer ▸

cat

Frequently asked questions

Is this coloring page free?+

Yes, you can download and print it for free.

How do I print it?+

Download the PNG/PDF A4 file and print on standard A4 paper.

Can I color it in my browser?+

Yes — use the built-in "Color online" button to color and save as PNG.

What supplies work best?+

Crayons or colored pencils are ideal for this line art.

Can I save my online coloring?+

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.

Explore more: Christmas

Related categories