30 Christmas Tree Coloring Pages (Free PDF & PNG Printable)
Browse our 30 free printable Christmas Tree Coloring Pages for all ages! Simple designs for toddlers, cool pictures for kids, and complex patterns for teens and adults. All high-quality PDF pages come in US letter size and fit perfectly on A4 paper too! Find your favorites, download, and start coloring right away!
Last updated: December 25, 2025
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What Are Christmas Tree Coloring Pages and Their Benefits for Kids?
A Christmas tree is a decorated tree, usually an evergreen conifer, such as a spruce, pine, or fir, or an artificial tree of similar appearance, associated with the celebration of Christmas. The custom was developed in early modern Germany where Protestant Christians brought decorated trees into their homes. Today, trees are traditionally decorated with roses made of colored paper, apples, wafers, tinsel, and sweetmeats. In the 18th century, it began to be illuminated by candles, which were ultimately replaced by Christmas lights after the advent of electrification. It remains a central centerpiece of holiday festivities worldwide.
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How to Color Christmas Tree Coloring Pages: Tips and Printable Suggestions
When approaching these Christmas-Tree Coloring Pages, the choice of tools is key to a great result. Because Christmas trees often have fine details—like individual pine needles, tinsel strands, or small baubles—I highly recommend using colored pencils or fine-tip gel pens rather than broad markers. Markers can sometimes bleed through the paper or blur the tiny lines of the ornaments. Coloring Techniques & Tips: 1. Texture is Everything: To make the tree look realistic, don't just block-color the green. Use short, quick strokes with your green pencil to mimic the texture of pine needles. You can even layer different shades of green (a dark hunter green and a lighter lime green) to add depth and volume to the branches. 2. The Glow Effect: If there are lights on the tree, color the center of the bulb yellow or white, and then use a soft orange or yellow around the outside to create a glowing halo effect. 3. Creative Color Schemes: While the traditional green tree with red and gold ornaments is a classic, encourage your child to try a Winter Wonderland theme. Use cool blues, purples, and silvers to create a frosted, magical look. This is a great way to explore cool vs. warm color temperatures. Guidance for Parents: Encourage your child to work from the inside out—coloring the ornaments first before filling in the green branches. This prevents the green color from accidentally smudging into the decorations. Remind them that there is no wrong way to decorate their tree; if they want a pink tree with blue polka dots, that is a wonderful expression of their creativity! These Christmas-Tree Coloring Pages are all about celebrating their unique vision.
Creative Christmas Tree Coloring Pages Ideas and Fun Activities for Kids
Get inspired with these creative coloring ideas for this theme
1. The Sparkling Holiday Card: After your child finishes coloring the Christmas-Tree Coloring Pages, have them carefully cut out the tree using safety scissors (adult supervision recommended for younger children). Glue the cutout onto a folded piece of red or green cardstock. To make it extra festive, use liquid glue to add small sequins or biodegradable glitter to the ornaments. This makes a heartwarming handmade card for grandparents!
3D Stand-Up Tree: Print the coloring page on heavy cardstock paper. Once colored, help your child cut out the tree. Then, cut a strip of cardboard to make a triangular stand on the back, or if you print two copies, cut a slit in the center of each (one from the top, one from the bottom) and slide them together. *Safety Note: Please ensure an adult handles the structural cutting.*
3. Cotton Ball Snow Scene: To create a winter wonderland texture, let your child color the tree first. Then, using a glue stick, have them pull apart cotton balls and paste fluffy white 'snow' on the branches or at the base of the tree. This adds a wonderful tactile sensory element for toddlers.
4. Window Stained Glass Decoration: Color the tree using crayons, pressing hard to make the colors vibrant. Then, take a cotton ball dipped in a tiny bit of baby oil (parents should do this part) and rub it over the back of the paper. The paper will become translucent! Cut it out and tape it to a sunny window to let the light shine through like stained glass.
5. Personalized Gift Tags: Print the coloring pages at 25% or 50% scale. Have the children color these mini-trees. Punch a hole at the top, thread a ribbon through it, and write To/From on the back. These make adorable, custom gift tags for presents under the real tree.
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