Benevolent bishops and the spirit of giving fill these 39 St. Nicholas coloring pages, free for you to download and print. This delightful collection celebrates the legend of the generous saint, capturing his timeless message of kindness and charity!
These pages bring the spirit of St. Nicholas right to your fingertips, from images of him in his traditional bishop's robes to scenes of him delivering gifts, interacting with children, and more!
To begin coloring, just click on any image or link below to view the free PDF. Once open, feel free to download and print to your heart's content.
All pages are designed for US Letter paper but scale flawlessly to A4. Happy coloring!
10 Craft Ideas to do With St. Nicholas Coloring Pages
Once those vibrant St. Nicholas coloring pages are complete, don't let them gather dust! Turn your child's artwork into these easy, affordable crafts that celebrate the spirit of giving and kindness.
1. St. Nicholas Miter Crown
Transform St. Nicholas's image into a wearable miter! Cut out a colored St. Nicholas face or full figure and glue it onto a construction paper headband shaped like a bishop's miter. Measure the headband to fit your child's head, secure with tape or glue, and let them embody the spirit of the saint.
2. Kindness Coin Garland
Celebrate St. Nicholas's legendary gift of gold coins! Cut out several St. Nicholas figures from your coloring pages, then glue each onto a gold construction paper circle to represent a coin. Punch holes at the top of each “coin” and string them together with yarn or ribbon to create a festive garland for your home.
3. St. Nicholas Story Puppets
Bring St. Nicholas's tales to life with simple stick puppets! Carefully cut out your colored St. Nicholas figures, ensuring they are sturdy enough. Glue each figure to a craft stick or popsicle stick, then use them to reenact stories of his generosity, perhaps even adding smaller figures for the children he helped.
4. “Gift of Good Deeds” Jar Label
Encourage kindness with a custom jar label! Cut out a colored St. Nicholas image, perhaps just his smiling face, and glue it onto a piece of construction paper to create a label. Attach this label to a clean jar where your family can collect notes about good deeds done throughout the Advent season, embodying St. Nicholas's charitable spirit.
5. St. Nicholas Window Clings
Create vibrant, reusable window decorations! Cut out your favorite colored St. Nicholas images and carefully place them between two sheets of clear contact paper or laminate them. Trim around the edges, leaving a small border, then stick them to windows or glass doors to share the festive spirit with passersby.
6. St. Nicholas Bookmark Buddy
Keep the spirit of St. Nicholas close with a personalized bookmark. Cut out a tall, slender St. Nicholas figure or a specific element like his staff from your coloring page. Glue it onto a piece of sturdy cardstock cut to bookmark size, then punch a hole at the top and tie a festive ribbon for a charming finish.
7. St. Nicholas “Who Am I?” Mask
Let children playfully become St. Nicholas! Cut out the face area of a St. Nicholas coloring page and glue it onto a paper plate mask, ensuring eyeholes are cut out. Add cotton balls for his beard and a simple construction paper miter on top for a fun and iconic disguise.
8. St. Nicholas Greeting Cards or Tags
Personalize your holiday greetings or gifts with St. Nicholas artwork. Cut out small, detailed figures or symbols from the finished coloring pages, such as St. Nicholas carrying his bag of gifts or his crosier. Glue them onto folded cardstock for unique cards or smaller pieces of cardstock for charming gift tags.
9. St. Nicholas Advent Countdown Chain
Count down to Christmas with a St. Nicholas-themed chain. Cut out small rectangles from your colored St. Nicholas pages. Form each rectangle into a loop and staple or glue the ends together, linking them to create a festive paper chain. Detach one link each day of Advent as a visual countdown.
10. St. Nicholas “Journey” Diorama
Construct a scene from St. Nicholas's legends! Have children color multiple St. Nicholas pages, cutting out figures, boats, or other elements. Glue these cut-outs onto a shoebox or small cardboard box backdrop, creating a three-dimensional diorama that depicts St. Nicholas's travels or acts of kindness.