35 Christmas Reindeer Coloring Pages - Free!

Christmas

Rudolph is ready to guide Santa's sleigh to the home of every child in the world. Do you know why? Because we have colored him and he turned out fantastic. He is full of life and color. Would you like to try it? We are sure that, if you do, you will make Santa Claus's reindeer look phenomenal.

For that you have to start by choosing among the variety of Christmas reindeer coloring pages we have gathered. It will surely be hard because there are a ton, but do not worry, you can paint all the ones you want and practice with every coloring technique you can think of.

Wouldn't you like to paint the animated reindeer drawings with the pointillism technique? Or do you prefer to apply the blending and shading technique on the Christmas reindeer drawings to print and color?

In any case, we want you to have fun in the process and to let others see your art, which is why we invite you to send us a photo when you finish coloring. We will display your art so the world can witness a one-of-a-kind Christmas reindeer!

The time has come! Santa Claus stopped by Coloring Together looking for the fastest reindeer we have. Do you think the reindeer you color will be capable of carrying the bearded one all over the world? Because we do, it is time to get to work.

Christmas Reindeer coloring pages

Why color christmas reindeer pictures?

When Christmas comes it is common for Santa Claus to be depicted in a sleigh that is pulled by Christmas reindeer. That's right! The reindeer are very important, because without them, Santa could not travel and pass by every home leaving gifts. That is why in this section we want to tell you more about them.

Originally there are eight reindeer, and they have their origin in a poem written in 1807, called "A Visit from St. Nicholas". After that was when the most famous reindeer of all was born. Do you know which one it is? Rudolph!

The ones in charge of caring for the reindeer are the Christmas elves, or at least that is what the legend says. Wait, we still have more to tell you, what do you say to staying with us to learn more?

How? Well, on top of the Christmas reindeer coloring pages we added fun facts so you can have fun while coloring, that way you will learn in a very fun way. Come on! Let's fly Coloring Together on a sleigh pulled by reindeer.

Learn while coloring Christmas Reindeer

The origin of the Christmas reindeer comes from the poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas", written by Clement C. Moore, in which Santa Claus is depicted flying with a sleigh pulled by eight beautiful reindeer.
Santa Claus's reindeer are not males! Do you know how we know? By the antlers. The males' antlers fall off in November, while the females keep theirs until the end of January. Amazing!
Did you know that Rudolph the reindeer really exists? It is a type of reindeer known as "Rangifer tarandus", and they have a red nose. This is due to a dense matrix of blood vessels that supply blood and regulate body temperature.
The idea of the 8 reindeer comes from Scandinavian mythology. It is said that the god Odin was carried by a horse with 8 legs, called Sleipnir. Amazing! This one was described as the best of horses.
Rudolph the reindeer first appeared in 1939, in a little book written by Robert L. May.
Do you know the names of all of Santa's reindeer? Well, we will tell you them! First, the one who leads the herd, the famous Rudolph, followed by Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Cupid, Donner, Comet and Blitzen.
According to the legends, the whole herd of reindeer made fun of Rudolph for his red nose, until, on a stormy night, Santa Claus sent him to guide the herd with his nose, managing to save Christmas. That is how he became the leader.
Some scientists believe that reindeer were one of the first domesticated animals, and that they have lived alongside humans for about 2000 years. That is why, if Santa existed, he would surely be very good friends with his reindeer.
All year long, the reindeer are cared for by the Christmas elves, that is, Santa Claus's helpers.
Before the legend of Santa and his reindeer, it was said that a white horse named Amerigo was in charge of carrying Saint Nicholas (the character they were inspired by to create Santa Claus).