65+ Free Christmas Printables for Kids: Games, Crafts and More
Make holiday planning easier with this collection of free Christmas printables for kids. Choose from printable games, coloring pages, craft templates, Santa letters, Elf notes, Nativity activities, gift tags, banners, and more. The activities are designed for families, classrooms, homeschool lessons, Sunday school, Christmas parties, and quiet afternoons at home.
Each link below opens a complete project with its own printable and instructions. Some activities require only paper and crayons, while cut-and-assemble crafts may also need scissors and glue. Save this page so you can return whenever you need a quick Christmas activity.
If you want projects made with paper plates, craft sticks, handprints, and other supplies, visit our larger collection of Christmas crafts and printables.
Christmas Printables at a Glance
This collection includes six main types of holiday printables:
- Games and activity sheets: scavenger hunts, matching games, Mad Libs, I Spy, and party games
- Coloring pages: Santa, Nativity, Advent, gnomes, penguins, ballerinas, and other Christmas scenes
- Printable crafts: build-a-character pages, pop-up cards, paper decorations, and 3D projects
- Santa and Elf printables: letters, notes, wish lists, and easy Elf scenes
- Decorations and gift extras: banners, gift tags, cake toppers, and party printables
- Christian Christmas printables: Scripture cards, Advent activities, Nativity scenes, and faith-based crafts
Best Christmas Printables for Preschoolers
Preschoolers generally do best with large coloring areas, simple matching activities, and crafts with a small number of pieces. Try the build-a-Santa, build-a-reindeer, Christmas I Spy, color-by-number pages, or a simple fingerprint craft. An adult should handle detailed cutting.
Best Christmas Printables for Elementary-Age Kids
Elementary-age children can enjoy Mad Libs, scavenger hunts, matching games, pop-up cards, writing activities, and more detailed cut-and-assemble crafts. Select the activity based on the child’s reading ability and fine motor skills, rather than relying solely on age.
Printable Christmas Games and Activity Sheets
Use these activities at classroom celebrations, family gatherings, church events, or during winter break.
Christmas I Spy Worksheets
Children search a festive picture for repeated objects in this Christmas I Spy printable. It is an easy quiet-time activity that practices visual discrimination and counting.
Christmas Color-by-Number Worksheets
These Christmas color-by-number pages combine coloring with number recognition and careful following of directions.
Christmas Memory Matching Game
Print and cut the cards in this Christmas memory game, then turn them face down and take turns finding matching holiday pictures.
Christmas Mad Libs
Practice nouns, verbs, adjectives, and creative storytelling with these Christmas Mad Libs for kids.
Christmas Song Mad Libs
Give familiar seasonal music a silly twist with these Christmas song Mad Libs.
Christmas Scavenger Hunt
Use this printable Christmas scavenger hunt at home, at a party, or during a holiday outing.
Pin the Nose on Rudolph
Turn a familiar party game into a reindeer challenge with this Pin the Nose on Rudolph printable.
Christmas Song Spinner
Print and assemble this Christmas song spinner to choose the next carol for a sing-along or music activity.
Christmas Countdown
Help children follow the days leading to Christmas with this printable Christmas countdown.
Grinchmas Party Games
Plan a themed gathering with these printable Grinchmas party games.
Grinchmas Scavenger Hunt
Send players looking for themed clues with this Grinch scavenger hunt.
What’s Your Grinch Name?
Children and adults can create a silly holiday nickname with this printable Grinch name game.
Elf Tic-Tac-Toe
Add a quick two-player activity to an Elf scene with this Elf on the Shelf tic-tac-toe printable.
Ugly Christmas Sweater Activities
Use these ugly Christmas sweater worksheets for themed writing and classroom fun. For a party contest, add the ugly sweater voting ballots and printable sweater awards.
Free Christmas Coloring Pages
Keep a stack of coloring pages ready for early finishers, restaurant waits, holiday travel, or a calm activity between celebrations.
Easy Christmas Coloring Pages
These Christmas coloring pages feature familiar holiday pictures for children to color at home or school.
Christmas Heart Coloring Pages
The Christmas heart coloring pages combine festive details with heart-shaped designs that can be turned into cards or decorations.
Advent Coloring Pages
Introduce the season of preparation with these Advent coloring pages.
Nativity Coloring Pages
Use these Nativity coloring pages during a Bible lesson or as a quiet activity focused on the birth of Jesus.
Christmas Ballerina Coloring Pages
Children who enjoy dance and The Nutcracker can color this collection of Christmas ballerina coloring pages.
Christmas Penguin Coloring Pages
Add wintry animal fun with these Christmas penguin coloring pages.
Christmas Gnome Coloring Pages
These Christmas gnome coloring pages feature whimsical seasonal designs for kids and adults.
Bluey Christmas Coloring Pages
Fans of the animated character can enjoy these Bluey Christmas coloring pages during winter break.
Printable Christmas Crafts and Templates
These projects begin with a printable template and add hands-on cutting, coloring, folding, or gluing.
Design an Ugly Christmas Sweater
Children can add patterns, pom-poms, stickers, and drawings to this ugly Christmas sweater printable.
Christmas Nutcracker Craft
Color, cut, and assemble a classic holiday character with this printable Nutcracker craft.
Build a Santa
Use the pieces in this build-a-Santa printable to create a cheerful Santa Claus paper craft.
Build a Reindeer
Children can assemble and personalize their own holiday reindeer with this build-a-reindeer printable.
Gingerbread House Template
Make a paper gingerbread house without baking or icing by using this printable gingerbread house craft.
Gingerbread Pop-Up Card
Create a holiday greeting that opens into a dimensional scene with this Christmas pop-up card template.
3D Christmas Tree
Color and assemble this 3D Christmas tree template for a tabletop display or classroom decoration.
Printable Candy Cane Holder
Turn a candy cane into a small gift or class favor with this printable candy cane holder.
Christmas Wreath Fingerprint Craft
Add painted fingerprints or colorful dot-marker prints to this Christmas wreath printable.
Santa Stick Puppet
Print, cut, and attach the character to a craft stick to make this Santa puppet for storytelling or pretend play.
Christmas Handprint Crafts
Browse the complete set of Christmas handprint crafts for keepsake projects featuring seasonal characters and printable details.
Grinch Handprint Craft
Pair a child’s painted or paper handprint with the pieces in this Grinch handprint craft template.
Reindeer Handprint Craft
Create a holiday keepsake with a child’s handprint and this reindeer handprint template.
Nutcracker Handprint Craft
Turn a handprint into a familiar Christmas character with this Nutcracker handprint template.
Santa Letters, Wish Lists, and Elf Printables
Use these pages to plan gifts, welcome an Elf, leave quick notes, and add pretend North Pole mail to family traditions.
Christmas List Templates
The collection of Christmas list templates includes designs for recording gift ideas and holiday wishes.
Dear Santa Letters
Children can write their own message and wish list with these Dear Santa letter templates.
Personalized Letter From Santa
Create a special piece of North Pole mail with this letter from Santa template.
Naughty List Warning Letter
This printable Santa warning letter can be personalized with a calm, specific reminder and a positive next step.
Elf on the Shelf Printables
Visit the Elf on the Shelf printables hub for arrival letters, notes, games, signs, and other quick setups in one place.
Editable Elf Hello Letters
Personalize a festive arrival message with these editable Elf hello letters.
Printable Elf Notes
Keep easy messages ready throughout December with these printable Elf on the Shelf notes.
Elf on Strike Signs
Choose from 18 small reminder cards in this Elf on Strike printable.
Elf Secret Message
Invite children to decode a note from their visitor with this Elf secret-message printable.
Elf Late-Arrival Letter
Explain a delayed December appearance with this Elf late-arrival letter.
Elf Return Letter
Welcome a familiar visitor back for another season with this Elf return letter.
Christmas Eve Elf Departure Letters
End the season with one of these Christmas Eve letters from the Elf.
Christian Christmas and Nativity Printables
These resources help families, homeschoolers, and Sunday school teachers focus on Advent and the biblical Christmas story.
Advent Scripture Cards
Read and discuss one Bible passage at a time with these printable Advent Scripture cards.
Advent Scripture Countdown Calendar
Combine a Christmas countdown with daily Bible readings using this Advent Scripture calendar.
Meaning of the Candy Cane Poem
Pair a candy cane with this printable candy cane poem for a faith-based lesson or small Christmas gift.
Nativity Matching Puzzle
Children can match pieces and review familiar Nativity pictures with this printable Nativity puzzle game.
Printable 3D Nativity Scene
Cut and assemble the characters and stable pieces in this 3D Nativity printable.
Nativity Diorama
Build a dimensional Christmas-story display with this Nativity diorama printable.
Nativity Scene Craft
Use this printable Nativity scene for a Christmas Bible lesson or home display.
Nativity Pop-Up Card
Create a dimensional greeting based on the birth of Jesus with this Nativity Christmas pop-up card.
For even more projects centered on the Christmas story, explore our complete collection of Nativity crafts for kids.
Printable Christmas Decorations and Gift Extras
Let children help prepare cards, gifts, party supplies, and decorations with these ready-to-print designs.
Merry Christmas Banner
Print and assemble the letters in this Merry Christmas banner for a mantel, classroom, party table, or doorway.
Christmas Gift Tags
Finish wrapped gifts with these printable Christmas gift tags.
Merry Christmas Gift Tags
Choose another festive style from this set of Merry Christmas gift tags.
Santa Gift Tags
Add a Santa-themed label to presents and treat bags with these printable Santa gift tags.
Ugly Sweater Party Banner
Decorate a themed celebration with this printable ugly sweater banner.
Ugly Sweater Cake Toppers
Add small paper sweaters to cupcakes or desserts with these printable ugly Christmas sweater cake toppers.
How to Print Christmas Activities
Most of these resources are supplied as PDF files. Follow the directions on the individual post because page size, orientation, and assembly requirements vary.
For the best results:
- Download the file and save it to your device.
- Open it in a PDF reader instead of printing directly from a browser preview.
- Select Actual Size or 100% unless the project gives different instructions.
- Use regular printer paper for worksheets and coloring pages.
- Choose cardstock for matching cards, decorations, puppets, or pieces that will be handled repeatedly.
- Use a color printer only when color is necessary; many coloring and activity pages work well in black and white.
- Place reusable pages in dry-erase pockets or laminate them only after checking that every piece printed correctly.
Adult supervision is important when children use scissors, glue, staplers, laminators, small decorations, or other craft tools.
Ways to Use Christmas Printables
- Place activity sheets in a December morning basket.
- Keep coloring pages available for early finishers or quiet time.
- Use games in the classroom, at co-ops, at church, or at family Christmas parties.
- Add a printable to a holiday road-trip folder.
- Send completed coloring pages or handmade cards to relatives.
- Use Nativity activities during Advent or Sunday school lessons.
- Print Elf notes and props in advance for easier December evenings.
- Store sturdy game pieces and craft templates in labeled envelopes for next year.
What Christmas printables are available for kids?
This hub includes printable Christmas games, coloring pages, activity sheets, craft templates, Santa letters, Elf notes, Nativity activities, gift tags, banners, and party decorations. Each link leads to the printable and its complete instructions.
Are these Christmas printables free?
The linked posts offer free printable resources, although some downloads may require an email address. Read the instructions and usage terms on each individual page before downloading or sharing a file.
What are the easiest Christmas printables for preschoolers?
Simple coloring pages, Christmas I Spy, build-a-Santa, build-a-reindeer, matching cards, and fingerprint crafts are good starting points. Choose pages with large pieces and provide adult help with cutting.
Which Christmas printables work for a classroom party?
Scavenger hunts, Mad Libs, I Spy pages, memory matching, Pin the Nose on Rudolph, coloring sheets, and Grinchmas games work well for groups. Check each printable’s usage terms before making classroom copies.
Should I print Christmas activities on paper or cardstock?
Use standard printer paper for worksheets, coloring pages, and one-time activities. Use cardstock for matching games, puppets, banners, gift tags, and craft pieces that need extra strength.
These printable Christmas activities give you an easy way to add creativity, learning, faith, and family fun to December. Choose one project for today, then bookmark this collection so your next holiday activity is only a few clicks away.
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