20 Christmas Wreath Coloring Pages
Evergreen wreaths have been hung on doors for centuries. Their circle shape, with no beginning or end, has long been read as a symbol of lasting life during the darkest part of winter. These pages decorate the classic ring in many ways. Some wreaths have pine cones, poinsettias or stars tucked into the greenery. Others have things dangling from the bottom, such as candy canes, ornaments, snowflakes, jingle bells, pine cones, a star or a pair of mittens. One wreath hangs from a long ribbon and another has a bow with flowing tails. Two cartoon wreaths offer bigger, rounder shapes for preschoolers. When coloring, try using two or three shades of green so the leaves look layered instead of flat, and save bright red for berries and bows. Poinsettias, which are native to Mexico, have red leaves called bracts around tiny yellow flowers in the center, so a dot of yellow in the middle makes them more realistic. Cut out a finished wreath to hang on a bedroom door.
Medium to detailed
Wreath on Door is the gentlest start, with big door panels and a smaller wreath for ages 5 to 8. Cute Wreath Character has a simple face surrounded by many leaves, fine for ages 6 to 9. Cute Christmas Wreath and Wreath with Bow are the most detailed, with hundreds of tiny leaves or thin needles that suit patient kids around 8 to 12.
Welcome sign activity
Color Wreath on Door and write a family name or a holiday greeting on the door below the wreath. For a real door hanger, color Cute Wreath Character, cut out the ring and the center, and glue it to a paper plate with the middle removed. Add a ribbon loop at the top. Kids can use the fancier wreath pages to practice blending several greens before decorating their own.
