Most easy Christmas drawings lists give you the same three things every year: a snowman, a tree, a gingerbread man. This one is different. For 2026 I put together 25 original Christmas drawing ideas — fresh, clever, genuinely-nobody-has-drawn-these concepts — that are still simple enough for a beginner to copy.

And every single one is also a download free printable coloring page present at the end of the article . So whether you want cute Christmas drawings to sketch in your own notebook or festive coloring pages to print and fill in, you’re covered. From simple Christmas things to draw for kids to detailed scenes for grown-up coloring, they’re roughly ordered easy to intricate — so start at the top and go as far as you like.

Scroll the 25, grab the ones you love, and download the whole set as a printable coloring book near the bottom. Let’s draw some Christmas.

What are the easiest Christmas things to draw?

The easiest Christmas things to draw are built from simple shapes: a ball ornament (a circle), a present (a square with a bow), a candy cane (a hook), a bauble, a star, and a snowman (stacked circles). Start with the shape, add one or two festive details, and outline it — that’s all an easy Christmas drawing really needs.

Every drawing below starts that way, which is exactly why these work as simple Christmas drawings for total beginners — or as relaxing coloring pages if you’d rather skip the pencil entirely.

Easy Christmas drawings to start with

If you want the simplest wins first, start here. These cute Christmas drawings use the fewest lines and the most familiar shapes — perfect for kids, beginners, and quick festive doodles.

1. Christmas Drawing Idea #1

Start with the biggest shape first and lightly pencil it in before adding any detail — that one habit is what makes every easy Christmas drawing come out clean. Copy this straight from the screen, or print it and colour it in.

2. Christmas Drawing Idea #2

A great beginner-friendly festive design. Keep your lines loose and don’t worry about perfection — wobbly hand-drawn Christmas art has all the charm. Trace it against a window if you want a guide.

3. Christmas Drawing Idea #3

This one’s all about a cozy shape and a few repeated details. Build it up slowly, one element at a time, and it comes together fast. It also makes a lovely, calming coloring page.

4. Christmas Drawing Idea #4

A fun, festive scene that’s simpler than it looks — break it into a few basic shapes and add the little touches last. Colour it in bright reds and greens, or go soft and pastel.

5. Christmas Drawing Idea #5

Perfect for a Christmas card front. Draw the main character or object first, then the background around it. Print a few and let the kids colour a batch.

Cute Christmas drawings & characters

Characters make the most shareable cute Christmas drawings. These festive friends are full of personality and still beginner-friendly — great for cards, stickers, and gift tags.

6. Christmas Drawing Idea #6

Cute characters live or die on the face — keep the eyes simple and the expression friendly, and you’re most of the way there. A wonderful one to colour with the kids.

7. Christmas Drawing Idea #7

A charming, cozy design with lots of little details to enjoy colouring. Draw the outline of the main shape first, then fill in the festive extras around it.

8. Christmas Drawing Idea #8

This one has real character. Start with the body shape, add the face, then the Christmas accessories last. It prints beautifully as a coloring page.

9. Christmas Drawing Idea #9

A clever, playful take on a classic. The fun is in the small storytelling details — take your time with those, and colour it however feels merriest.

10. Christmas Drawing Idea #10

A festive character with lots of colouring potential. Keep the linework bold and simple so there’s plenty of open space to fill in.

Festive Christmas scenes to draw

Ready for a little more? These festive scenes are the showpieces — cozy, detailed, and deeply satisfying to colour. They’re still built from simple shapes, just more of them.

11. Christmas Drawing Idea #11

Scenes are just lots of simple shapes arranged together — sketch the big elements first (the main structure, the sky), then layer in the details. A gorgeous, meditative coloring page.

12. Christmas Drawing Idea #12

A festive lettering or scene design that makes a perfect card or wall print. Block out the main shapes lightly in pencil first so everything sits where you want it.

13. Christmas Drawing Idea #13

Lots of lovely detail to lose yourself in. Work from the centre outward, and don’t rush — this is the kind of intricate design adult colourists adore.

14. Christmas Drawing Idea #14

A cozy, story-filled design. Draw the main object or figure first, then build the festive surroundings. Colour it warm and inviting.

15. Christmas Drawing Idea #15

An overhead, flat-lay-style arrangement is one of the most satisfying things to draw — line up the items, then detail each one. A superb, calming coloring page.

16. Christmas Drawing Idea #16

A design with real atmosphere. Keep the composition simple and let the details carry the mood. Colour it in soft, cozy tones.

17. Christmas Drawing Idea #17

A wholesome, detailed workshop-style scene — lots of little objects to draw and colour. Start with the big furniture shapes, then fill in the small stuff.

Unique & clever Christmas drawing ideas

Finally, the ideas nobody else has on their list — unexpected angles and clever twists that make these the most original Christmas things to draw you’ll find anywhere.

18. Christmas Drawing Idea #18

A clever, unexpected concept that rewards a second look. Sketch the framing shape first, then the surprise inside it. Colour it however tells the story best.

19. Christmas Drawing Idea #19

A heartfelt, story-driven design. The emotion is in the pose and the small details — take your time, and it becomes a coloring page with real feeling.

20. Christmas Drawing Idea #20

A fresh, modern take on Christmas art. Bold simple linework keeps it clean and gives you lots of open space to colour in your own palette.

21. Christmas Drawing Idea #21

A fun, overstuffed, detail-packed design — the more you add, the better it gets. A joy to colour with lots of little areas to fill.

22. Christmas Drawing Idea #22

A magical, atmospheric scene. Draw the horizon and main shapes first, then the flowing details on top. Colour it dreamy and soft.

23. Christmas Drawing Idea #23

A lively, action-filled design full of movement. Rough in the main figures first, then the details — it’s more forgiving than it looks. Great fun to colour.

24. Christmas Drawing Idea #24

A festive lettering design that doubles as a card or poster. Draw the letters as simple bubble shapes first, then decorate each one. Endless colouring possibilities.

25. Christmas Drawing Idea #25

A practical, pretty journal-style layout you can actually use all December — print it, colour it, and fill it in. The perfect note to end the set on.

How to draw easy Christmas pictures step by step

To draw easy Christmas pictures step by step, start with one basic shape — a circle for a bauble, a triangle for a tree, a box for a present — then add the festive details second and outline in pen last. Building from a single shape is what makes any Christmas drawing beginner-friendly.

The trick is “shape first, details second.” Beginners get stuck trying to draw the whole festive thing at once. Instead: lightly pencil the big shape, check it looks right, then add the ribbons, lights, or faces. Only when you’re happy do you ink it and erase the pencil lines — mistakes vanish and every drawing comes out crisp. Prefer to skip drawing? Print the coloring pages instead. And for more productive activities all year round, see our guide on things to do when bored.

Download all 25 as a free printable coloring book

All 25 easy Christmas drawings on this page are available as one free printable PDF coloring book. Print the whole set for the holidays, a cozy night in, or a classroom activity — each page is a clean black-outline coloring page ready for crayons, markers or colored pencils.

free printable PDF coloring book

Frequently asked questions

What are some easy Christmas drawings for beginners?

The easiest Christmas drawings are a ball ornament, a wrapped present, a candy cane, a star, and a snowman — each built from one or two simple shapes. Start with the shape, add a festive detail, and outline it. Every idea on this page is also a free printable coloring page if you’d rather colour than draw.

What is easy to draw for Christmas?

Baubles, presents, candy canes, stars, snowflakes and simple Christmas trees are the easiest, because they’re made from circles, squares and triangles. Cute characters like a snowman or a little penguin are also beginner-friendly. This list has 25 simple-to-detailed options.

What are some cute Christmas things to draw?

Cute Christmas drawings work best with characters and cozy scenes — a chubby penguin, a sleepy sloth in a Santa hat, a gingerbread family, or a cozy cabin. Keep faces simple and shapes rounded. There are plenty of cute options in the list above, all as free coloring pages.

Are these Christmas coloring pages free to print?

Yes. Every Christmas drawing idea here is a free printable coloring page, and you can download all 25 as one PDF coloring book using the button above. No sign-up is required to print them for personal, classroom, or home use.

What can I draw for a Christmas card?

A single bold subject works best on a card — a decorated bauble, a cozy character, a festive lettering design, or a simple winter scene. Many of the drawings on this page are card-ready; just draw or print the one you like and add your own message.

What should I draw when I’m bored over the holidays?

Any of these 25 Christmas drawing ideas — start with the easy ones near the top and work down as you warm up, or just print and colour them. For more ideas whenever boredom strikes, our guide on things to do when bored has a fix for every mood.

More drawing ideas

• Love a spooky season too? Try our 31 easy Halloween drawings.

• Want something creepy? See our 20 scary things to draw.

• Draw all year with things to draw when bored.

• Bored right now? Our pillar guide on things to do when bored has a fix for every mood.

About the author. Natty O Lewis is a wellness coach, mother of four, and the founder of BoredomWizard.com. Every December her kitchen table disappears under crayons and half-finished Christmas drawings — and she wouldn’t have it any other way.