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Look at six small pictures, draw one step at a time, then draw it all alone in the big practice box.
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The drawings were built from simple shapes with code and checked by Ink and Index.
How to Draw Christmas is a set of 30 printable step-by-step drawing worksheets for kids. Each worksheet shows a Christmas subject in six small pictures, with a big practice box to draw it again alone, a small colored picture of the finished subject and a bonus idea for what to add next. Each of the 4 PDFs has 36 pages: a cover, a how-to and contents page, 30 worksheets, a Christmas scene page, a card to fold, Santa's Draw List and a certificate, in color and ink-saver, in US Letter and A4.
- 30 Christmas subjects, six steps each, from a tree to a gingerbread house
- A Christmas scene page, a fold-your-own card and Santa's Draw List
- Easier subjects come first and harder ones later
- 30
- Christmas subjects
- 36
- pages in each PDF
- 4
- PDFs: color and ink-saver, Letter and A4
- 6
- steps on every worksheet
Why a Drawing Activity Beats Another Screen Before Christmas
The weeks before Christmas are loud. A quiet activity that ends in a card to give is worth having in the drawer.
- Children want something to do and you want something that is not a screen.
- Craft kits arrive too late or cost too much.
- A blank page and 'draw a snowman' ends in a scribble.
- You need an activity for a class party that needs no glitter.
- The finished drawing should be something you can post to a grandparent.
How the Christmas Worksheets Work
Pick a feature to see it. The worksheets all share one layout, so a child learns the routine on the first page.
Feature 1 of 6 · the worksheet
Six steps, one big practice box
- Six small pictures, one step at a time
- Draw the whole subject again in the big box
- A small colored picture of the finished subject
Feature 2 of 6 · the subjects
Christmas things to draw
- Tree, Star, Present, Ornament, Candy Cane, Bell and Snowman
- Santa Claus, Reindeer, Elf, Angel and Nutcracker
- Sleigh, Gingerbread House, Cozy Cabin and Fireplace
Feature 3 of 6 · new lines in color
Each step adds a little more
- New lines are in color, old lines in gray
- A bonus idea suggests what to add next
- Pencil first, then trace over it with a marker or crayon
Feature 4 of 6 · you get both
Color or ink-saver
- A color version
- An ink-saver version in black and gray
- US Letter and A4
Feature 5 of 6 · the how-to page
Pick any subject
- Start anywhere
- The easier subjects come first
- Young children may need a grown-up to read the instructions
Feature 6 of 6 · the last page
A certificate to finish
- I can draw Christmas, with a name and date
- A fold-your-own Christmas card page
- Santa's Draw List to tick off
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How to Use the Christmas Drawing Worksheets in Five Steps
Start with the easy subjects and save the card for last.
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Print at 100 percent
Print the PDF at 100 percent ('actual size') on plain paper. The files come in US Letter and A4.
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Pick a subject
Start with a tree or a star. Harder subjects such as the nutcracker come later.
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Draw six steps
Look at the small picture, draw it, then add the new lines for the next step.
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Draw it again alone
Cover the steps and draw the whole picture in the big practice box.
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Make a card to give
Use the fold-your-own card page and the Christmas scene page, then fill in Santa's Draw List.
What Is Inside How to Draw Christmas
- 30 Christmas subjects
- Christmas Tree, Star, Present, Ornament, Candy Cane, Bell, Snowman, Santa Hat, Stocking, Mitten, Snowflake, Wreath, Candle, Holly, Cocoa Mug, Gingerbread Man, Penguin, Polar Bear, Santa Claus, Reindeer, Elf, Angel, Cardinal, Lantern, Snow Globe, Nutcracker, Sleigh, Gingerbread House, Cozy Cabin and Fireplace.
- A bonus idea on every worksheet
- What to add next, plus a small colored picture of the finished subject.
- 36 pages in each PDF
- A cover, a how-to and contents page, 30 worksheets, a Christmas scene page, a card to fold, Santa's Draw List and a certificate.
- Color and ink-saver
- Four PDFs in US Letter and A4.
- A read-me PDF
- A short page with printing tips and terms.
- Easy to hard
- The easier subjects come first and the harder ones later.
Christmas drawing or everyday drawing?
| Compare | How to Draw Christmas | How to Draw Animals |
|---|---|---|
| Subjects | 30 Christmas subjects | 50 animals |
| Pages per PDF | 36 | 55 |
| Extras | Christmas scene, fold-your-own card, Santa's Draw List | Animal Passport, draw your own animal |
| Page | You are here | Draw Animals |
Where to buy, and what each store sells
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| Etsy | $2.99 | 4 PDFs in color and ink-saver, US Letter and A4, plus a read-me guide | Buy on Etsy |
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A Quiet Activity With an Ending
Drawing is a calm way to fill the weeks before Christmas, and these pages end in something to give: a card to fold, a Christmas scene and a certificate. There is no single correct way for a drawing to look, and there are no answer keys.
They suit kids who like to draw, homeschool art time, classroom art centers, holiday activity bins and family drawing nights. Young children may need a grown-up to read the short instructions with them.
The drawings were built from simple shapes with code and checked by Ink and Index. Some of the text and the read-me page were drafted with an AI assistant and edited. Personal use for your own family, or use with one classroom or tutoring group you teach. Please do not resell, share, upload or give away the PDF files, and do not sell the printed pages.
What You Download
Five files: four PDFs of 36 pages each (color and ink-saver, in US Letter and A4) and a short read-me PDF with printing tips and terms.
- 5
- files
- 36
- pages per PDF
- 30
- subjects
Printed copies, pencils and paper are not included. Nothing ships.
How to Draw Christmas Worksheets: Frequently Asked Questions
What is in How to Draw Christmas?
30 step-by-step drawing worksheets with six steps and a practice box for each Christmas subject, a Christmas scene page, a card to fold, Santa's Draw List and a certificate.
What can children draw?
A Christmas tree, star, present, snowman, Santa, reindeer, gingerbread house, fireplace and more: 30 subjects in all.
How do I print it?
Print the PDF at 100 percent ('actual size') on plain paper. The files come in US Letter and A4.
What are the color and ink-saver versions?
Each book comes in a color version and an ink-saver version (black and gray, light on ink), in US Letter and A4. That is 4 PDFs, plus a short read-me PDF.
What age is it for?
Children who like to draw. Young children may need a grown-up to read the short instructions with them.
Is it a physical book?
No. It is a digital download and nothing ships. After payment, Etsy gives you the files on the Purchases page. You need a PDF reader and a printer.
What do I get when I buy it?
Five files: 4 PDFs of 36 pages each and a short read-me PDF.
How much does it cost, and where can I buy it?
As of 23 October 2026 it costs $2.99 on Etsy. The table above shows what the store sells.
More questions
Can I use it for a class party?
Yes, with one classroom or group you teach. Please do not share or resell the files.
Is it only for Christmas?
The subjects are Christmas ones, so December is the natural time. For year-round drawing, see How to Draw Animals.
How is it different from the animal worksheets?
The layout is the same six steps and a practice box, with Christmas subjects and a card to fold.
Was AI used to make it?
The drawings were built from simple shapes with code and checked by Ink and Index. Some of the text and the read-me page were drafted with an AI assistant and edited.
Are there answer keys?
No. There is no single correct way for a drawing to look.
What if a file will not open?
Email the address on the contact page. If a file will not open or is not what the listing describes, it gets fixed or replaced.
Draw Christmas This December
Pick a subject, print the page and draw step one. The worksheets are an instant download. For animals all year, see How to Draw Animals.
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