Santa Claus Coloring Pages

If you’ve been around for a while, you know that one of my favorite ways to embrace the Christmas spirit is through a bit of creativity. As the holiday season approaches, I’ve put together these 38 Santa Claus coloring pages, perfect for both kids and adults who want to add their personal touch to the magic of Christmas. They’re great as a fun activity to do with the family or just a moment of quiet, cozy creativity. Grab your crayons or makers, put on some holiday tunes, and let’s bring Santa to life!

All of these free printables are designed for US letter size, but they’ll print just as easily on A4 paper, too. Just click the image or link below to download the PDF files.

Craft Ideas for Your Santa Coloring Pages

Here are some fun ways to use these Santa Claus coloring pages, along with a few cool facts and tips for teachers and parents:

1. “Santa Says” Classroom Game

Teachers can use the coloring pages for a fun twist on “Simon Says.” Hold up a colored Santa and say, “Santa says!” followed by holiday-themed actions like “jingle your bells” or “pretend to ride a sleigh.”

Fun Fact: In some countries, like Germany and Austria, Santa is accompanied by a figure called Krampus, who handles the naughty list in a much scarier way!

2. Make a Santa Ornament for the Tree

Laminate the colored pages, punch a hole at the top, and tie a ribbon through it. Now you’ve got yourself some cute Santa decorations to hang on the Christmas tree. For a fun and tactile experience, use cotton balls to create a three-dimensional effect on Santa’s beard and hat.

Fun Fact: Santa’s home, the North Pole, became his official residence in the 1800s thanks to a poem by Thomas Nast, who drew Santa’s workshop there!

3. Host a “Find Santa’s Helper” Scavenger Hunt

After coloring, hide the pages around the house or classroom and create clues for a scavenger hunt. The kids have to follow the clues to find all the hidden Santas!

Fun Fact: In the Netherlands, Santa Claus is known as “Sinterklaas,” and he arrives by boat from Spain, not the North Pole! Dutch children leave shoes out to be filled with gifts instead of stockings.

4. Turn Coloring Pages Into Holiday Cards

Cut out Santa from the coloring page and glue it onto folded cardstock. Have the kids write messages inside and give them as handmade holiday cards to family and friends.

Fun Fact: The image of Santa delivering gifts comes from an old poem called “A Visit from St. Nicholas” (better known as “The Night Before Christmas”).

5. Create a Santa Claus “Wall of Fame”

Collect all the colored pages and create a fun, festive gallery on a wall or bulletin board. Each child’s unique Santa will make the display extra special! Add a playful title like “Santa’s Art Workshop” or “The Many Faces of Santa!”

Fun Fact: Did you know that Santa’s modern red suit was popularized by Coca-Cola ads in the 1930s? Before that, he was often seen in green!

6. Make a “Santa Claus Storybook”

Have the kids write short captions or stories about their Santa on each page. You’ll get some hilarious and adorable storylines.

Fun Fact: Santa Claus is based on Saint Nicholas, a real-life saint from the 4th century known for his generosity.

More Coloring Pages

• Holidays Coloring Pages for Kids and Adults
• Religious Coloring Pages for Kids and Adults
• Christmas Coloring Pages for Kids and Adults
• Free Printable Christmas Cards

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