Christmas Stocking Coloring Page

This Christmas stocking coloring page shows one big stocking hanging from a little hook. It has a fluffy cuff at the top, a heart in the middle and two stars on the front. The heel and the toe are separate shapes, so kids can give them their own color. Snowflakes and a star fill the corners. It is a good fit for ages 3 to 7.

Most of the page is one large shape, so it fills up fast. The heart and the stars are the small parts. Expect 10 to 20 minutes from start to finish.

Who this page is for

The stocking is great for preschool and early grades. A three year old can color the whole stocking red and feel done. A six year old can add stripes, dots or a name on the cuff. Because the shapes are so clear, the page is also handy for kids who are learning to stay inside the lines.

Many families print one page per child and hang the colored stockings by the real ones on the fireplace.

Christmas stocking coloring page color ideas

Classic stockings are red with a white cuff, and that look never gets old. Green for the heel and toe matches the holiday feel. Make the heart pink or bright red, and the stars yellow or gold.

For something different, try a candy cane stocking with red and white stripes across the front. Or go cozy with a plaid pattern in red and green. A blue stocking with silver stars looks like a snowy night. Light blue in the background makes any color stand out.

The cuff looks like fluffy fur. Leave it white, or give it a light gray edge so it looks soft.

Tips for a great stocking

• Write your child's name on the cuff before coloring, with a pencil first and then a marker. It makes the page feel like their own stocking.
• Color the heart and stars first. Then color the stocking around them so the small shapes stay neat.
• Glitter glue on the stars adds a little sparkle. Let it dry flat for an hour.
• If you use markers, color in one direction. Back and forth strokes can leave lines on big shapes.

Fun facts about Christmas stockings

Hanging stockings is a very old custom. It is thought to come from stories about Saint Nicholas, who left gifts for families in need. Today, children hang stockings on Christmas Eve and find small treats inside in the morning. Wikipedia has more about the tradition.

Small gifts that go inside are called stocking stuffers. In old tales, a child who misbehaved got a lump of coal instead of candy.

What to do with the finished page

Cut out the stocking, punch a hole near the hook and thread a ribbon through it. Now you have a paper ornament for the tree. In a classroom, a line of stockings with names on them makes a cheerful December display.

The page also works as a wish list. Kids can draw or write three things they hope to find in their stocking, right on the front. Younger kids can draw pictures instead of words.

For a math game, cut out paper candies and let kids "fill" the stocking. Count them as they go, then add or take some away.

Making a few for family? Print one stocking for each person and let your child decorate them all in different styles. Tape them in a row on the wall for a homemade holiday banner.

More holiday coloring pages

See all of our Christmas coloring pages for more easy holiday pictures. The Christmas tree with presents is a great one to color next, since the stocking and the tree look nice side by side.