We are officially less than two weeks away from Christmas! While Santa gets all the glory on the big night, we all know who the real heroes of the holiday season are.
It’s the Elves!
Behind every gift, every bow, and every polished sleigh runner, there is a hardworking elf making the magic happen. To celebrate these unsung heroes of the North Pole, we have launched a brand new collection of Free Printable Santa’s Elves Coloring Pages.
Whether you want a peek inside the busy toy workshop or just want to color a cute elf sipping hot cocoa, we have the perfect sheet for you.
Did You Know? The idea of elves working in a toy shop wasn’t always part of the Christmas story! It became popular in 1873 when Godey’s Lady’s Book published an illustration showing Santa surrounded by toys and busy elves. Before that, elves were mostly seen as mischievous house gnomes. You can read more about the history of Christmas elves.
3 Fun Ways to Use These Pages
- The “Elf on the Shelf” Note: If you do the “Elf on the Shelf” tradition, have your elf leave a printed coloring page for your child to find in the morning. It’s a great way to keep the magic alive (and keep the kids busy for 30 minutes!).
- Custom Gift Tags: Print the pages at 25% scale (4 to a page), color them in, and cut them out. Punch a hole in the corner, and you have the most unique gift tags under the tree.
- Thank You Notes for Santa: Have your child color an elf page and leave it next to the milk and cookies on Christmas Eve. Santa loves seeing portraits of his team!
Ready to Visit the North Pole?
Grab your green and red crayons (and maybe some gold glitter for the magic dust) and dive into the world of Santa’s helpers.
