There is hardly anything that makes children’s eyes light up more during Advent than a festively decorated Christmas tree. The smell of needles, the sparkling lights and the colorful balls make it the center of Christmas. Christmas tree coloring pages are the perfect way to increase the anticipation of the holiday and creatively shorten the waiting time for Santa Claus.
When coloring in the coloring pages, children become their own decorators. You decide whether the tree will be decorated in the classic way with red balls and gold stars or whether it will be very colorful and modern. Maybe the tree is deep in the snowy forest or cozy in the warm living room full of presents? Each picture invites you to create your own little Christmas world and find peace in the process.
A festive tree by a wooden house with a cat napping nearby.
A uniquely decorated tree placed on a small boat in a snowy village.
A Christmas tree surrounded by a toy train, teddy bears, and gifts.
A festive tree kept inside a small greenhouse along with other plants.
Santa Claus stands on a stool and puts a bright star on the top of the tree next to the gift bag.
A cute kitten sits under the Christmas tree and is wrapped in sparkling fairy lights.
Mickey and Minnie Mouse happily decorate the tree together with fairy lights and large balls.
A little fairy flies and uses her glittering magic to decorate the Christmas tree even more brilliantly.
Instructions for Christmas tree coloring pages
In order for the Christmas tree to look really festive on paper, a good choice of colors is important. Different shades of green (dark green for the fir tree, light green for light reflections) make the tree appear lively. Bright colors such as red, gold, silver and blue are ideal for jewelry.
Simple Christmas tree coloring pages with large shapes and few details are suitable for small children. Here you can practice coloring the round balls. Older children love trees with lots of small pendants, candles and tinsel where precision is required. A special tip: Use gold and silver pens or glitter glue for the tree top and the balls – this creates real Christmas magic!
12 Christmas tree coloring pages to print for free
Our collection includes 12 magical Christmas tree coloring pages that capture the magic of Christmas. You will find simple fir trees for the little ones, beautifully decorated trees with gifts underneath and even funny trees with faces or animal visitors.
The motifs are as diverse as the traditions themselves. Whether you are looking for a tree in the snow or one that reaches to the ceiling – there is something here for every taste. All templates are available to download for free as JPG or PDF files and can be easily printed at home to get into the Christmas spirit straight away.
A cute teddy bear in a Santa hat stands on a small stool to hang decorations on the Christmas tree.
Two cute little pigs stand on either side of the Christmas tree and enthusiastically decorate it with fairy lights.
A cute reindeer stands on its hind legs to hang a round ball on the snowy Christmas tree.
A group of penguins wearing woolly hats use a ladder and help each other hang decorations on the large Christmas tree.
Five children hold hands in a circle and sing happily around the beautifully decorated Christmas tree in the snow.
A snowman wearing a wool hat carefully hangs a ball on the Christmas tree in the middle of the cold winter landscape.
A simple drawing of a potted Christmas tree decorated with large round balls and a bright star on top.
Two children sit on the carpet and happily open the Christmas presents lying under the tree.
A boy and girl enthusiastically hang striped candy canes on the Christmas tree while it snows romantically.
Hello Kitty stands next to a large Christmas tree decorated with lots of bows, stars and candy canes.
A pretty unicorn uses its front hooves to place a sparkling star on the top of the elaborately decorated tree.
A bear family with three members decorates the Christmas tree together with a star and fairy lights in the snowy forest.
6 creative ideas with Christmas tree coloring pages
Make a 3D Christmas tree Print out two identical trees on sturdy paper. After coloring, cut them both out. Cut one tree from top to middle and the other from bottom to middle. Put the two parts together – you now have a standing 3D tree as a table decoration.
Personal Christmas cards A lovingly painted Christmas tree, glued to a red or green folding card, is the most beautiful Christmas greeting for grandma and grandpa. Decorated with a little glitter, the card looks very elegant.
Gift Tags Reduce the size of the coloring pages when printing. The little trees are perfect for cutting out, punching holes and hanging on Christmas presents. You can write the recipient’s name on the back.
Window pictures with snow effect Paint the tree and coat the back with oil to make it transparent. Stick it on the window. You can also simulate a snowy landscape with some cotton wool on the edge of the window.
Wish tree Let the children paint small symbols of their wishes (e.g. a bicycle, a doll, peace) into the balls of the tree, not colors. This makes the coloring picture a very special wish list.
Paper tree decorations Cut out the colored tree, laminate it (or glue it to cardboard) and make a hole in the top. With a beautiful ribbon, this paper tree can be hung on the real Christmas tree as a pendant.
Painting by numbers with Christmas trees
A Christmas tree has many details: needles, candles, balls and tinsel. “Painting by numbers” helps children keep track of things and distribute the colors harmoniously. It is a relaxing exercise that leads to wonderful results step by step.
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Free Christmas tree coloring book PDF
We have a festive gift for you: A free PDF with 16 different Christmas tree coloring pages. Inside you’ll find trees of all shapes and sizes, ready for your creative touch. The coloring book can be downloaded at any time and is the ideal activity for cozy Advent afternoons with cookies and tea.
With our Christmas tree coloring pages you can bring the festive atmosphere straight into your living room. It is a wonderful tradition to paint together and get in the mood for the most beautiful celebration of the year. Merry Christmas and have fun creating!
