Santa at the Chimney
Santa head-first inside the rooftop chimney, his red-trousered legs and tall black boots sticking up above the chimney rim.
8 Santa Coloring Pages to Print
Santa Claus
The jolly gift-giver in his iconic full-body pose - red suit with wide black belt and buckle, tall black boots, fur-trimmed coat and hat.
Santa Filling Stockings by the Fire
Santa's fur-trimmed sleeve and mitten reaching in to tuck a small gift into a stocking hanging from a decorated mantel, beside a lit candle.
Santa's Sleigh and Reindeer
Santa sitting in his large decorated sleigh flying through the air, pulled by a full team of harnessed reindeer.
Santa Delivering Gifts by the Fireplace
Santa standing by a fireplace and a decorated Christmas tree with presents.
Letter to Santa
A child seated at a small round table, pencil in hand.
Reindeer Pulling Santa's Sleigh
Reindeer pulling Santa's sleigh through a winter forest.
Santa, Reindeer, and Forest Animals Christmas
Santa and his reindeer surrounded by woodland animals.
About This Collection
He's head-first in a rooftop chimney with only his black boots showing, standing in his full red suit and wide belt, and tucking a small gift into a stocking on the mantel.
Two scenes put him on the move. One is a flying sleigh pulled by a full team of harnessed reindeer, and the other has the reindeer hauling the sleigh through a winter forest. A third surrounds Santa and his team with woodland animals. For quieter time there's a Letter to Santa page, where a child sits at a small round table with a pencil, and a fireplace scene with a decorated tree and a pile of presents.
The portrait and the chimney have big shapes that suit ages 3 to 5. The sleigh and forest pages have harness straps and pine branches, so they're better for ages 6 and up. Every card opens a PDF sized for US Letter or A4.
Santa Coloring FAQ
How does Santa deliver gifts to houses without chimneys?
Plenty of modern homes and apartments do not have fireplaces, and the popular answer is that Santa uses a magic key, a special snowflake, or simply wiggles through a keyhole or vent. Some families leave a decorative key by the door on Christmas Eve so Santa can let himself in and place presents under the tree.
Where does Santa Claus live?
According to popular legend, Santa Claus lives at the North Pole with Mrs. Claus, his elves, and the reindeer. In Finland, children believe he lives in Korvatunturi in Lapland, while Canada Post even assigns him the postal code H0H 0H0. His workshop is said to be where the elves build toys all year long for children around the world.
Who is Rudolph and when did he join?
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer was created by Robert L. May in 1939 for the Montgomery Ward department store as a giveaway booklet. His glowing red nose lights the way through foggy weather. The story became famous worldwide after Johnny Marks turned it into a song in 1949, sung by Gene Autry.
Who was the real Saint Nicholas?
Santa Claus is based on Saint Nicholas, a Christian bishop who lived in the 4th century in Myra, in what is now Turkey. He was known for his generosity and secret gift-giving, especially to children and the poor. Dutch settlers brought tales of Sinterklaas to America, where the name slowly transformed into Santa Claus.
How fast does Santa's sleigh fly?
Nobody knows for sure, but to visit every home in one night, Santa would need to travel incredibly fast - some fun estimates say millions of miles per hour. Of course, Christmas magic helps the reindeer fly through the sky. In stories, the sleigh glides silently above rooftops, landing softly so Santa can slip down the chimney.
Why do children write letters to Santa Claus?
Writing a letter to Santa is a long-running Christmas custom that lets children practice naming what they want, saying thank you, and putting their own words on paper before the holiday arrives.
Helpful Guides
- A Month-by-Month Classroom Coloring Calendar for Teachers: where Santa pages fit in the December classroom calendar.
- Snow Day Coloring Activities at Home: a cozy plan for a snow day with Santa pages.