20 Christmas Mandala Coloring Pages
A mandala is a design that repeats around a center point, and coloring one tends to be slow, calm and absorbing. These Christmas mandalas mix that circular structure with holiday shapes. Some rings are built from bells and stars, others from holly leaves, poinsettias, pine sprigs, ornaments and bows. One centers on a big snowflake, another on a tree, and a few are oval rather than round, featuring a candle, a cookie, a peppermint candy cane or a pair of mittens. A mistletoe and antler design brings a little forest feeling to the set. Working from the middle outward helps kids keep track of which rings they have finished, and using the same color for matching shapes across the circle keeps the design balanced. If a page feels like too much for one sitting, color one ring a day through December. The easy Christmas mandala has larger spaces for younger kids, and the others suit ages 8 and up, teens and adults who want a relaxing break during a busy season.
Choosing a holiday mandala by detail
Easy Christmas Mandala has the largest pieces and suits ages 6 to 9, even though it still takes some patience. Christmas Mandala, Christmas Tree Mandala and Snowflake Mandala are detailed, with tiny stars, swirls and petals for older kids. For a calm December afternoon, play quiet holiday music and let children color one ring at a time while they listen.
Festive palettes and icy blues
Red, green and gold are the classic choice for Christmas Mandala and Christmas Tree Mandala, with gold on stars and ornaments. Snowflake Mandala looks frosty in icy blues, silvers and white, and children can start by finding and coloring its hidden face. Sharp colored pencils or fine markers work best for the smallest shapes, and the finished pages make handmade holiday cards when folded in half.
