Free 12 Days of Christmas Coloring Pages
Kick off the holiday season with our 12 Days of Christmas coloring pages!
This free, 13-page set includes each of the twelve days plus a summary sheet, bringing every gift from “my true love” to life.
Kids will enjoy recognizing numbers and words from one to twelve as they color, making it a festive and educational holiday activity.
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12 days of Christmas coloring sheets
We all know the classic Christmas song made famous by Bing Crosby and The Andrews Sisters. But, do you remember exactly what “my true love gave to me” on each day?
If not, don’t worry—I’ve put together these free coloring pages for kids based on the song, so you’ll never forget again! Kids will love coloring each festive image, and these pages help them recognize numbers and words from 1 to 12 in a fun, holiday-themed way.
Instructions:
Print the coloring pages below. Each page prints on a full sheet, with 13 total pages in the set. To make your artwork pop, try using cardstock!
On the 1st day of Christmas, my true love gave to me a partridge in a pear tree.
On the 2nd day of Christmas, my true love gave to me two turtle doves.
On the 3rd day of Christmas, my true love gave to me three French hens.
On the 4th day of Christmas, my true love gave to me four calling birds.
On the 5th day of Christmas, my true love gave to me five gold rings.
On the 6th day of Christmas, my true love gave to me six geese a laying.
On the 7th day of Christmas, my true love gave to me seven swans a swimming.
On the 8th day of Christmas, my true love gave to me eight maids a milking.
On the 9th day of Christmas, my true love gave to me nine ladies dancing.
On the 10th day of Christmas, my true love gave to me ten lords a leaping.
On the 11th day of Christmas, my true love gave to me eleven pipers piping.
On the 12th day of Christmas, my true love gave to me twelve drummers drumming.
You will also enjoy our free 12 days of Christmas writing prompts for elementary aged children.
12 days of Christmas books for kids
After enjoying the coloring pages, extend the fun with these delightful books that bring each day of the classic song to life.
From playful retellings to beautifully illustrated versions, these books make the countdown to Christmas a fun and memorable experience for kids.
Bluey 12 Days of Christmas. Join Bluey and her family as they put their own playful spin on the classic 12 Days of Christmas, adding humor and warmth to each day’s gifts.
12 Days of Christmas (The Christmas Choir). This book pairs the traditional song with beautiful illustrations and a sing-along format, bringing the spirit of Christmas into every reading.
Twelve Days of Christmas. A traditional version with beautiful illustrations, making it easy for kids to sing along and learn each verse by heart.
Other free Christmas printables
Looking for more ways to bring holiday cheer to your activities? These free Christmas printables offer fun, festive projects that kids will love:
- Christmas coloring cards – Perfect for creating personalized cards to share with family and friends.
- Free printable Christmas tags to color – Get kids involved in gift wrapping with these printable tags they can color themselves.
- Free Christmas bookmarks – A fun, practical craft that lets kids create their own holiday-themed bookmarks.
- Printable Christmas activity mats – Add a touch of holiday spirit to the dinner table with these festive placemats.
- Christmas color by number printables – A creative activity that combines coloring with number recognition for a bit of learning fun.
- Christmas in Germany coloring pages – Discover holiday traditions from Germany.
- Nutcracker coloring pages – Bring the classic Nutcracker story to life with pages featuring characters from the beloved ballet.
These printables make great crafts for the holiday season, whether at home, in the classroom, or at holiday gatherings!
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Last Updated on 4 November 2024 by Clare Brown