Need Christmas drawing ideas for December? Here are 48 of them, from a fireplace with stockings and a snowy cabin to Santa’s sleigh, a toy train and a poinsettia. They are a little more detailed than doodles, so they make nice small scenes.
The PDF also has a 24-day advent drawing challenge: one drawing a day from December 1 to Christmas Eve, with a box for each day. Every idea has its own free download too.
Pages from the free Christmas drawing ideas PDF.
What’s in the PDF
4 idea sheets with 12 drawings each: Christmas at home, winter outdoors, Santa’s workshop and Christmas symbols
24-day advent drawing challenge: one idea for each day of December
Your Turn: a practice page with six boxes
A cover page, all on US Letter paper
48 Christmas drawing ideas
Pick one group or mix them. The symbols are the quickest, and the scenes at home take the most time.
Christmas at Home
Cozy indoor scenes. Draw the biggest shape first, like the fireplace or the tree, then add the small details.
1. Fireplace with stockings A brick fireplace with three stockings on the mantel. Free download2. Decorated Christmas tree A tree with garlands, ornaments and a star. Free download3. Pile of presents Boxes of different sizes stacked with bows. Free download4. Wreath on a door A front door with a round wreath and a bow. Free download5. Cookies and milk A plate of cookies next to a glass of milk. Free download6. Stocking full of toys A stocking with a teddy bear and toys peeking out. Free download7. Candle with holly A tall candle with holly leaves at the base. Free download8. String of lights A curvy wire with round bulbs. Free download9. Rocking horse A toy horse on curved rockers. Free download10. Toy soldier A tall hat, a jacket with buttons and shiny boots. Free download11. Christmas card A folded card with a tree on the front. Free download12. Window with snow outside A window with falling snow and little trees outside. Free download
Winter Outdoors
Snowy scenes outside. Leave some white space for the snow.
13. Snowy cabin A small cabin with snow on the roof and smoke from the chimney. Free download14. Snowman with a broom Three snowballs, a scarf and a broom. Free download15. Sled on a hill A wooden sled on a snowy slope. Free download16. Ice skates Two skates tied together by the laces. Free download17. Pine trees in snow Three pine trees with snow on the branches. Free download18. Snow angel An angel shape pressed into the snow. Free download19. Igloo A dome of ice blocks with a round door. Free download20. Reindeer in the snow A reindeer standing with antlers up. Free download21. Birdhouse with snow A little birdhouse on a post with a snowy roof. Free download22. Street lamp in the snow An old lamp post with snow on top. Free download23. Mittens on a line Two mittens hanging on a string. Free download24. Snowy mailbox A mailbox with a flag and a pile of snow on top. Free download
Santa’s Workshop
Everything Santa and his helpers need. These are favorites with kids.
25. Santa’s sleigh A curly sleigh full of presents. Free download26. Santa hat A floppy hat with a fluffy band and a pompom. Free download27. Elf shoes Two pointy shoes with bells on the toes. Free download28. Toy train An engine with two cars and round wheels. Free download29. Teddy bear with a bow A sitting teddy bear with a big bow. Free download30. North Pole signpost A striped pole with two blank arrow signs. Free download31. Reindeer face A round face with antlers and a big nose. Free download32. Sack of toys A big sack with toys peeking out. Free download33. Wrapping paper roll A roll of paper with a pattern and a bow. Free download34. Santa’s boots Two tall boots with fluffy cuffs. Free download35. Letter to Santa An envelope with a card inside and a heart seal. Free download36. Workshop toy shelf A shelf with a rocking horse, a toy car and blocks. Free download
Christmas Symbols
Classic Christmas symbols that look great on cards and gift tags.
37. Christmas bells Two bells tied with a bow. Free download38. Tree topper star A star with rays of light. Free download39. Christmas angel A small angel with wings and a halo. Free download40. Poinsettia A flower with pointed petals and a small center. Free download41. Mistletoe Leaves and berries tied with a ribbon. Free download42. Holly sprig Two spiky leaves and three berries. Free download43. Ornament ball A round ornament with a pattern and a cap. Free download44. Candy cane A hooked stick with stripes. Free download45. Christmas lantern A lantern with a candle inside. Free download46. Star of Bethlehem A bright star with a long tail. Free download47. Dove with a branch A white dove carrying a small branch. Free download48. Pine cone A cone shape with rows of scales. Free download
The 24-day advent drawing challenge
Print the challenge page and stick it on the fridge or in your sketchbook.
Draw one idea a day, from December 1 to December 24.
Keep it short. Ten minutes a day is enough.
Check off each day and look back at all 24 drawings on Christmas Eve.
The 24-day advent drawing challenge.
Your turn: the practice page
The practice page has six empty boxes with a light dot grid. Pick six ideas from this page, draw one in each box and write its name on the line.
The practice page.
Tips for Christmas drawings
Use red, green and gold, plus a little white gel pen for snow and shine.
Draw the biggest shape first, like the tree or the cabin, then add details.
Leave white space for snow instead of coloring it.
Turn your favorite drawings into Christmas cards or gift tags.
Download the full sheets
Prefer whole pages? Click a link to open a full idea sheet, then print it or save it. The PDF with every page is in the download box.
A decorated tree, a fireplace with stockings, a snowy cabin, Santa’s sleigh, a gingerbread house, a wreath or a candy cane. This page has 48 ideas with a picture for each.
What is an advent drawing challenge?
It is a drawing a day from December 1 to 24. The printable page gives you one idea for each day and a box to check when you finish.
Are these Christmas drawings easy for kids?
Most are. The symbols and Santa’s workshop ideas are the easiest; the home scenes have more detail for older kids and adults.
Can I print just one drawing?
Yes. Every idea above has its own download link. Click it to open the full-size picture, then print it or save it.
Can I use these pages in my classroom?
Yes. The pages are free for personal and classroom use. Print a copy for every student, and link to this page instead of sharing the PDF file.
