Christmas wouldn’t feel quite the same without Santa’s reindeer, especially Rudolph with his famous red nose. If your kids love these cheerful Christmas characters, we’ve put together 20 free Christmas reindeer coloring pages that you can download and print at home.
The collection includes adorable baby reindeer, Rudolph, Santa’s sleigh, Christmas presents, and snowy winter scenes. Some reindeer are dressed for Christmas, while others are busy decorating trees, enjoying holiday treats, or spending time with their friends.
Each coloring sheet is available as a printable PDF. Choose the ones you like, print a few for a quiet afternoon, or collect all 20 for Christmas activities at home, school, or holiday gatherings.
20 Free Printable Reindeer Coloring Pages
Take a look through the collection and pick your favorites. You’ll find a mix of cute reindeer portraits, familiar Christmas decorations, and winter scenes.
Click Download Now beneath any image to get its printable PDF.
Christmas Reindeer Coloring Ideas
Brown fur and red noses are the usual choices for Christmas reindeer, but there’s plenty of room to try something different.
For a traditional Rudolph look, use warm brown for the fur, lighter brown for the face and belly, and dark brown for the antlers and hooves. Give Rudolph his bright red nose, then add a green or red scarf to finish his Christmas outfit.
The reindeer wearing Santa hats, sweaters, and bows are good choices for trying other holiday colors. Red and green work well together, especially with gold or yellow details on the ornaments and presents. A blue scarf or a purple sweater can look just as cute.
For snowy backgrounds, try a little pale blue around the snowbanks while leaving some areas white. Christmas trees can be colored in different shades of green, with red, yellow, pink, or blue ornaments.
The snow globe page is especially fun with light blues, purples, and silver-colored pencils. Children can make the scene look like a snowy afternoon or a winter evening.
There’s no reason every reindeer has to look the same, either. One can have golden-brown fur, another can be light gray, and a third can have a bright pink Christmas bow. Let kids choose their own colors and see what they come up with.
Fun Ways to Use These Coloring Pages at Christmas
Printing a few reindeer sheets is an easy way to keep children occupied while you’re preparing for the holidays. They also work well for group activities when you want something that doesn’t require much preparation.
Make a Christmas Coloring Book
If your child wants several pages, print their favorites and turn them into a small Christmas coloring book.
Arrange the sheets in any order, add a plain cover, and staple the pages together along one side. Children can decorate the cover with their names and a few Christmas drawings.
You can also include other festive characters, such as Santa, snowmen, Christmas elves, and gingerbread cookies, to make a bigger holiday coloring book.
Set Up a Christmas Coloring Table
A coloring table is useful during family gatherings, especially when children finish their food before everyone else.
Print several different designs and place them on a table with crayons or colored pencils. A mix of Rudolph, Santa’s sleigh, and baby reindeer gives everyone something to choose from.
Keep a few extra copies nearby. Children sometimes want to color the same character as a friend or start again with different colors.
Turn Finished Pages into Christmas Decorations
Once the coloring is finished, there’s no need to put the sheets straight into a drawer.
Children can cut around their favorite reindeer with adult help and attach the artwork to construction paper. These cutouts can go on bedroom doors, classroom bulletin boards, or a Christmas display at home.
Another idea is to hang completed sheets along a piece of string using small wooden clips. It makes a sweet Christmas display, especially when several children have contributed their artwork.
Make Homemade Christmas Cards
A finished reindeer coloring sheet can also become part of a handmade Christmas card.
Print a favorite design at a smaller size, color it, and attach it to folded cardstock. The inside can hold a short Christmas message for grandparents, teachers, friends, or other family members.
Rudolph, the Christmas wreath reindeer, and the baby reindeer in a stocking are particularly nice choices for this activity.
What You’ll Need for Coloring
You probably already have everything required at home. Regular printer paper and a box of crayons are enough to get started.
Crayons work well for filling larger areas such as the reindeer’s body, Santa hats, and Christmas presents. They’re also a practical choice when several children are coloring together.
Colored pencils are useful for adding different shades to the fur, decorating Christmas sweaters, or coloring small ornaments.
Markers give Christmas decorations brighter colors. If you’re using markers, place an extra sheet of paper underneath the coloring page to protect the table. Thicker printer paper can also help reduce ink bleeding through.
Children who enjoy adding details can use glitter pens, stickers, or small pieces of colored paper after finishing their coloring. Glitter and glue are best saved for a covered craft table where cleanup is easier.
How to Download and Print Your Reindeer Coloring Sheets
All 20 pages are available to download individually, so you can print the designs your child likes without having to print the entire collection.
Here’s how to get started:
- Browse the Christmas reindeer coloring pages above and choose a design.
- Click the Download Now button below that image.
- Save the PDF to your phone, tablet, or computer.
- Open the downloaded file in a PDF viewer.
- Select Print, check the preview, and print your coloring sheet.
The printable files are set up for US Letter paper (8.5 x 11 inches). If you’re using A4 paper, select Fit to Page or Fit to Printable Area in your printer settings to keep the complete design inside the paper edges.
For the clearest outlines, use the standard or high-quality print setting. Black-and-white printing is all you need.
If you’re preparing pages for a classroom or Christmas party, printing a few extra copies beforehand can save time once the activity starts.
Choosing a Reindeer Page for Your Child
Every child has different favorite Christmas characters and activities, so it helps to let them choose what catches their attention.
Children who love Rudolph might want to start with his familiar round nose and Christmas scarf. Those who enjoy decorating for Christmas may prefer the reindeer hanging ornaments on a tree or peeking through a wreath.
The sleeping baby reindeer and reindeer family are lovely choices for a quiet coloring session. For kids who prefer busy holiday scenes, Santa’s sleigh, the snowy village, and the ice-skating reindeer offer plenty of Christmas details.
You could print two or three different sheets and let your child decide which one to color first. Save the others for another day.
Save Your Favorite Christmas Artwork
Reindeer coloring sheets can become a small Christmas keepsake, especially if you save a few pages each year.
Write your child’s name and the date on the back of each finished sheet. Keep the pages in a folder or scrapbook with their other holiday artwork.
It’s also fun to color the same reindeer design together. Each family member can choose different colors, and you’ll end up with several versions of one Christmas character.
If children want to give their artwork as a gift, they can write a short message on the back before handing it to someone special.
FAQs
Are these Christmas reindeer coloring pages free?
Yes. All 20 coloring pages on FunFillColor are free to download and print for personal use. Choose any design and use the download button beneath it to get the printable PDF.
Can I download all 20 reindeer coloring sheets?
Yes, you can save all 20 sheets by downloading each PDF from the collection. You can then print as many different designs as you want for your Christmas activities.
Can I print these pages on A4 paper?
Yes. Although the PDFs are formatted for US Letter paper, they can also be printed on A4. Choose the option to fit the design within the printable area so the borders stay visible.
Are these coloring pages suitable for classrooms?
Yes. Teachers can print the sheets for classroom Christmas activities, art lessons, or seasonal coloring time. Children can work on their own designs or contribute their finished pages to a shared classroom display.
What colors should I use for Rudolph?
Rudolph is usually colored brown with a bright red nose. You can use lighter brown or cream for his face and belly, darker brown for his antlers, and red or green for his Christmas accessories.
Of course, children can choose other colors if they prefer.
Can I use markers on these coloring pages?
Yes. Markers, crayons, and colored pencils all work. With markers, thicker paper and a spare sheet underneath can help prevent ink from reaching the table.
Can I print the same coloring page again?
Yes. Once you’ve saved the PDF, you can print another copy whenever you need one. This is useful when siblings want the same reindeer or when a child wants to try a different color combination.
More Christmas Coloring Pages on FunFillColor
If your kids enjoy coloring Christmas animals and holiday decorations, you can add a few other festive themes to their collection.
Take a look at our other Christmas coloring page ideas.
Mixing different characters and decorations is a nice way to put together a Christmas coloring folder that children can use throughout December.
Pick Your Favorite Reindeer and Start Coloring
The best part of having 20 different designs is that children can choose a new Christmas scene whenever they feel like coloring.
Start with Rudolph, print a sleeping baby reindeer for a quiet afternoon, or save Santa’s sleigh for your next Christmas activity.
Browse the collection above, download the pages you like, and keep a few printed copies ready for the holiday season.
Usage Note: These coloring pages are intended for personal and classroom activities. Please do not sell, redistribute, or upload the downloadable files to other websites.
