12 Free Christmas Tree Coloring Pages PDF

Download Your Free Christmas Tree Coloring Pages PDF

The printable bundle includes 12 black-and-white colouring pages, with one design on each sheet. It is formatted for US Letter paper, 8.5 × 11 inches, and can also be printed on A4 using the Fit setting.

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There is no cover page in the file, so design 1 is PDF page 1, design 2 is page 2, and so on. Save the PDF rather than printing the smaller preview pictures below.

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Choose Your Christmas Tree Colouring Page

For the most open colouring space, start with pages 1 or 2. Pages 3 to 6 add festive decorations, pages 7 to 11 include simple scenes, and page 12 has smaller repeating details.

Choose by the picture and the size of the spaces your child enjoys, rather than by a strict age range.

1. Simple Christmas Tree

A large tree outline and star topper leave the branches completely open. Colour it as it is, or draw your own ornaments, ribbons and a few presents in the space around the trunk.

2. Big Bauble Christmas Tree

This tree has six hanging baubles, including striped and star-patterned ornaments. Give each one a different colour, or repeat two favourite shades all the way down the branches.

3. Twinkling Lights Tree

Strings of little bulbs run across this tree. Try a rainbow of lights against green branches, or use warm yellow bulbs and leave a little white space around each one to suggest a glow.

4. Ribbon and Bows Tree

A big bow tops this tree, with smaller bows and broad ribbon garlands below. I love the idea of blush ribbons against pale green branches, although traditional red would look lovely too.

5. Christmas Tree and Presents

Three wrapped gifts sit beneath a decorated Christmas tree. Colour the bows first, then choose contrasting wrapping-paper colours so the stripes and dots stand out.

6. Candy Cane Christmas Tree

Candy canes and round peppermint decorations give this tree a sweet theme. Keep the sweets red and white, or try pink, mint and pale blue for a softer Christmas palette.

7. Snowy Outdoor Christmas Tree

This outdoor tree has snowy layers across its branches and snowflakes floating nearby. Leave the snow sections white, then use a light blue pencil around their edges if you would like a little extra definition.

8. Woodland Christmas Tree

A little rabbit and a bird join the decorated tree in this woodland picture. Children can colour the animals first, then add extra snow, grass or tiny tracks in the open background.

9. Christmas Tree Snow Globe

A decorated tree sits inside a round snow globe above a star-covered base. Try a very light blue for the glass and a brighter colour on the stand to separate the two parts.

10. Cosy Christmas Window

A potted tree stands in front of an arched window, with presents beneath the sill. The window frame, pot and wrapping paper offer a few extra surfaces to colour without filling the whole sheet with tiny details.

11. Christmas Tree Farm

Three snowy trees, a little fence and an open path create a simple tree-farm scene. Use a different green for each tree, or keep the picture soft with blue-grey snow shadows and warm brown fence posts.

12. Patchwork Christmas Tree

Rows of stars, dots, zigzags and ribbon bands fill this patterned tree. This is the most detailed tree in the set, with smaller areas for anyone who enjoys a more patient colouring project.

For more than trees, my Christmas coloring pages for kids and adults include a wider mix of Christmas pictures. You can also pair this set with my free Santa coloring pages when everyone wants a different subject.

How to Print the Christmas Tree Pages

1. Open the PDF from the download button and save it to your device.
2. Open the saved file in a PDF viewer and select Print.
3. Choose portrait orientation and single-sided printing.
4. Select US Letter or A4 to match the paper in your printer. Choose Fit or Fit to printable area, then check the preview.
5. Enter the page numbers you want, such as 1, 5 and 9, or choose the entire document.
6. Print one sheet first to check the outlines and margins before printing extra copies.

Adobe's PDF printing instructions explain how to select individual pages and adjust print size. If the edges look cropped, choose Fit and check the preview before sending another sheet to the printer.

Regular white printer paper works well for crayons and pencil crayons. If you use markers, put a spare sheet underneath to protect the table, since ink can pass through the paper. White cardstock is useful when you want to display a finished picture, provided its weight is approved for your printer.

If the outlines are faint, check for a draft or ink-saving setting and try normal print quality. A saved PDF should also look sharper than a screenshot or a printed web preview.

A Few Simple Colouring Supplies

Start with the supplies you already have. For the open tree shapes, chunky crayons labelled for your child's age are an easy option. Pre-sharpened coloured pencils give more control around the small stars and dots on page 12.

You only need a few basics:

• Printed Christmas tree colouring sheets
• Crayons, pencil crayons or washable markers
• A spare sheet to place underneath when using markers
• A clipboard or flat surface
• Optional cardstock for pictures you would like to display

Choose materials labelled for children and supervise younger children while they use them. The Consumer Product Safety Commission's art and craft safety guide includes practical advice on choosing children's art materials and reading the labels.

Easy Ways to Use the Finished Pages

Make a Decorate-Your-Own Tree Station

Print page 1 and set out crayons or pencil crayons. Children can draw everything from oversized baubles to a pet sleeping underneath the branches.

Keep the supplies simple and let each child decide how to decorate their tree. There is plenty of room to add extra details without following a particular colour scheme.

Create a Family Tree Gallery

Give everyone the same page, then display the finished pictures together. It is fun to see how differently the trees turn out when each person chooses the colours.

Hang the pictures on the fridge or arrange them along a wall for a little homemade Christmas display. Add each person's name and the year to the back if you would like to keep them.

Turn a Picture Into a Christmas Card

Print a page at a smaller scale, colour it, then trim and attach it to folded cardstock. An adult can help with the cutting; the exact printed size does not matter for this project.

Write a message inside and give the card to a grandparent, teacher or friend. The simple tree and big bauble designs are lovely choices when you want a clear picture at a smaller size.

Put Together a Quiet Christmas Activity Tray

Add a few pages, a clipboard and a small selection of colours to a shallow tray or basket. Offer one or two designs at a time if the full collection feels like too much choice.

For a project with cutting and gluing, try these free printable Christmas crafts for kids. If you would like to use paper plates, paint or yarn next, browse my easy Christmas crafts for kids.

More Christmas Colouring and Craft Ideas

If the tree-farm and window pictures are your favourites, have a look at my farmhouse Christmas colouring pages. For a different seasonal style, there is also a vintage Christmas colouring bundle.

Ready for a keepsake activity after colouring? These Christmas handprint craft ideas offer another way to make something personal for the season.

Christmas Tree Colouring Questions

A Christmas Tree to Make Your Own

A simple outline can become a tree covered in rainbow lights, a snowy evergreen or a picture full of carefully coloured patterns. Pick the page that feels enjoyable today and let the colours be as traditional or imaginative as you like.

Download these free Christmas tree coloring pages, then print one favourite to get started. I hope you enjoy adding your own little Christmas details to the collection.

Until next time,