Christmas is the perfect time to cosy up with a creative activity. Festive drawing keeps little hands busy and little minds happy.
This printable pack has 30 Christmas directed drawing pages for kids.
You will find Santa, Rudolph, a gingerbread man, and so many more. Every page uses simple shapes, so even the youngest artists can feel proud.
Why Directed Drawing Works So Well
Directed drawing helps children build confidence and fine motor skills. Kids follow simple steps and end up with a drawing they can recognise.
It also teaches patience and the joy of finishing a project. These Christmas drawing pages suit beginners and more experienced artists alike.
Each design starts with easy circles, curves, and straight lines. Whether you are a parent, a teacher, or a therapist, these pages fit right in.
So grab some paper, pencils, and a cup of hot cocoa. Let’s get drawing!
How to Use These Christmas Drawing Pages
Print the full pack or choose only the pages you need. Give each child a pencil first, then add markers or crayons at the end.
Pencil lets kids fix small mistakes without feeling frustrated. Ask children to follow one step at a time and pause after each line.
Talk about the shapes they see along the way. This builds language skills and keeps the session calm and relaxed.
Use the pages at home on a snowy afternoon. Add them to literacy centers, early finishers baskets, or winter break packets.
They also make lovely quiet time activities during a busy December. Older kids can turn their finished drawings into handmade holiday cards for friends and family.
Ways to Play and Pair the Printables
Try a drawing and colouring station with several pages laid out on the table. Let children pick their favourite and draw it twice.
Once they finish, they can add backgrounds like snow, stars, or a cosy living room.
Pair drawing time with other festive learning. Our Christmas Color By Number Worksheets add number practice after a drawing session.
The Christmas Alphabet Worksheets build letter skills with matching festive pictures.
Kids can also label their drawings using the letters they have just practised.
Christmas Drawing Ideas A to Z
Here is a quick look at every page in the pack.
How to Draw a Christmas Wreath:
Start with a small oval. Add a bow above it, then draw a big circle ring. Fill the ring with leaves, then add round berries and ornaments.
How to Draw a Christmas Stocking:
Begin with a small rectangle for the fluffy cuff. Draw the stocking shape below it, add the curved toe, then stitch lines and a cute face.
How to Draw a Christmas Tree: Draw a small triangle first. Add wavy branch layers below it, then a trunk. Finish with a star, ornaments, and little gift boxes under the tree.
How to Draw a Christmas Ornament: Draw a big circle. Add a small cap and hook on top. Draw curved lines across the middle, then fill with stars and finish with a bow.
How to Draw a Christmas Present: Start with a square. Add a lid on top, then draw ribbon lines down the middle. Finish with a big bow, a gift tag, and a star.
How to Draw a Snowman: Draw a small circle for the head. Add a bigger circle below, then a large bottom circle. Finish with a hat, carrot nose, scarf, and stick arms.
How to Draw a Candy Cane: Draw one straight line. Add a second line beside it and curve the top into a hook. Fill with stripes and finish with a bow.
How to Draw a Gingerbread Person: Start with a curved line for the head. Add arms, then draw the body and legs. Finish with a smiling face, wavy icing lines, buttons, and a bow tie.
How to Draw a Reindeer: Draw a rounded shape for the face. Add two ears, then big antlers on top. Finish with eyes, a red nose, a smile, and a tiny bell.
How to Draw a Christmas Elf: Draw a circle for the head. Add pointy ears, then a floppy hat with a pom pom. Draw the shoulders, then add the face and buttons.
How to Draw a Christmas Angel: Start with a circle for the head. Add a halo above it, then a cone shaped dress. Draw big wings, then finish with a face and folded hands.
How to Draw a Christmas Bell: Draw a tiny circle for the top loop. Add the bell shape below, then a rim and a round clapper. Finish with a bow and holly leaves.
How to Draw a Christmas Penguin: Draw a tall oval for the body. Add a smaller oval inside for the belly. Draw the wings, then add the eyes, beak, feet, and a Santa hat.
How to Draw a Christmas Polar Bear: Sketch a round head with two ears. Add a rounded body below it. Draw a cosy scarf, then add the arms, nose, eyes, and smile.
How to Draw a Christmas Mitten: Draw two small curved lines for the cuffs. Add a rectangle cuff on each one. Sketch the mitten shapes and thumbs, then colour them red.
How to Draw a Christmas Owl: Draw an egg shape for the body. Add pointy ears on top, then two big eye circles. Finish with a beak, wings, feet, and a cosy hat and scarf.
How to Draw a Christmas Cottage: Start with a snowy roof shape. Add the walls and snowy base, then draw an arched door. Finish with windows and sweet icing decorations.
How to Draw a Christmas Star: Begin with a tiny dot. Draw two lines to make a point, then complete a five point star. Add an outline, little sparkles, and a ribbon below.
How to Draw Christmas Holly: Draw one small circle. Add two more to make a berry cluster. Draw spiky leaves behind the berries, then add a second leaf and a bow.
How to Draw a Snowflake Ornament: Draw a big circle. Add a small cap and hook on top. Draw six lines across the middle, then add snowflake details and a bow.
How to Draw a Christmas Snowflake: Start with a small hexagon. Draw six long lines from its corners. Add branches along each line, then trace around them to make a thick outline.
How to Draw a Christmas Robin: Draw a tilted oval for the body. Add a small circle for the head. Sketch the beak, wing, and tail, then add legs and a cosy scarf.
How to Draw a Santa Hat: Draw a long rounded rectangle for the trim. Add fluffy lines inside it. Curve the hat upward, add a pom pom, then colour the hat red.
How to Draw a Christmas Snow Globe: Draw a big circle. Add a base below it. Place a tree inside, then add presents, snowflakes, sparkles, and decorations on the base.
How to Draw a Christmas Drum: Draw a flat oval for the top. Add straight sides and a curved bottom. Finish with stripes, drumsticks, and a star pattern.
How to Draw a Christmas Train: Start with a rectangle for the cab. Add the engine, chimney, and wheels. Draw the front details, then add a present on a carriage behind it.
How to Draw a Christmas Teddy Bear: Draw a circle for the head. Add two round ears. Draw the body below, add arms and legs, then finish with a face, a scarf, and a star.
How to Draw a Christmas Cupcake: Draw a flat oval at the top. Add the cup shape below it. Draw a swirl of frosting, then add a star on top and sprinkles.
How to Draw a Christmas Cookie: Draw a big star. Round the corners to soften it. Add an inner star, then trace a thick outline. Finish with a small loop and a smiling face.
How to Draw Santa’s Sleigh: Draw an L shape for the base. Curve the front and add the side. Draw the sack, then add the runners below. Colour the sleigh red and the sack brown.
More Ways to Extend the Fun
Once the drawings are finished, display them on the fridge or a classroom wall.
Children feel proud when their artwork has a special spot. You can also tuck drawings into envelopes as holiday cards.
Drawing a tree or snowglobe works well alongside the Snow Globe Photo Craft. A drawn string of lights pairs beautifully with the Christmas Light Suncatchers.
For a high energy day, hide finished drawings around the house for the Christmas Scavenger Hunt Clues. Children will love hunting for their own artwork.
Younger learners can also practise counting with the Christmas Counting Cube Pictures Printable. Ask them to draw that many ornaments on a tree.
Download the Christmas Easy Drawing Ideas Printable
Ready to start drawing? You can download all 27 step by step Christmas drawing ideas at the bottom of this post.
It is a lovely way to keep kids entertained this holiday season. Terms of use: these pages are for personal and classroom use.
They are not for commercial use. Please do not redistribute the file.
Final Thoughts
These 27 Christmas drawing ideas bring extra cheer to the holidays. The simple steps help children of all ages feel successful and creative.
If you enjoyed this printable, please share it with other families or teachers.
Sharing helps more people find it and keeps more festive learning ideas coming your way.
A quick note: your file title says 30 ideas, but the attached post has 27 pages.
I wrote it with 27 to stay accurate. I can also put this into a Word doc or adjust the length if you like.
For a quiet game, try the I Spy Christmas Worksheet after drawing. Children love spotting the same objects they just sketched.
Our Christmas Mad Libs Printable pairs well with a family evening. Kids can draw a funny scene from their silly story.
Your child can also draw a dream gift and attach it to the Christmas Wish List Template For Kids. That makes a sweet keepsake for the whole family.
Drawing a stocking or Santa hat also pairs nicely with the Christmas Stocking Lacing Craft. The Santa Name Craft Printable is another fun follow up for name practice.
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