12 Days of Christmas Color by Number Printable

This Christmas Color by Number is so much fun for the kids. Celebrate the 12 days of Christmas creatively with a fun and easy holiday coloring worksheet.

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WHAT IS A COLOR BY NUMBER?
HOW DO YOU DO A CHRISTMAS COLOR BY NUMBER?
WHAT ARE THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS?
12 Days of CHRISTMAS – COLOR BY NUMBER PRINTABLE {Free PDF Download}

WHAT IS A COLOR BY NUMBER?

Color by number worksheets are coloring pages that give directions via numbers for what colors match certain sections.

The numbers listed are typically 1-10 (and can be higher for bigger pictures with more colors needed). This type of worksheet gives kids a guideline to match the numbers with the coloring guide that is printed and included on the same page.

As long as they follow the directions, each section of the coloring page is numbered to help them know the exact colors to use.

HOW DO YOU DO A CHRISTMAS COLOR BY NUMBER?

The only real rule to use a color-by-number holiday worksheet is that you pair the colors with the appropriate numbers. You can start at any number that you want, so the page is simple and flexible to use.

This makes it also super simple to stop and start coloring the picture as well. This Christmas color by number set gives you a colorful and beautiful final result, while teaching the twelve days of Christmas. While kids are coloring, teach them more about the meaning behind each day.

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WHAT ARE THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS?

If you’re familiar with the Twelve Days of Christmas song, then you probably know the words. Here is the gift for each day of the 12 days of Christmas, plus the meaning behind each one.

First Day of Christmas – A Partridge in a Pear Tree: This is to symbolize Jesus as the one and only Savior on the first day of Christmas.

Second Day of Christmas – Two turtledoves: Two turtledoves is referring to the Old Testament and New Testament of the Bible.

Third Day of Christmas – Three French hens: Three French hens is talking about love, hope, and faith.

Fourth Day of Christmas – Four calling birds: This refers to the four gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.

Fifth Day of Christmas – Five gold rings: The gold rings are in reference to the first 5 books of the Old Testament.

Sixth Day of Christmas – Six geese-a-laying: The nod to the sixth day is all about the first 6 days that God created.

Seventh Day of Christmas – Seven swans-a-swimming: This refers to the gifts from the Holy Spirit: teaching, prophecy, ministry, giving, exhortation, leading, and compassion.

Eighth Day of Christmas – Eight maids-a-milking: This day is for the eight types of people who were open to accepting Christ’s gifts and love.

Ninth Day of Christmas – Nine ladies dancing: These refer to the fruit of the Spirit gifts from Christ.

Tenth Day of Christmas – Ten lords-a-leaping: The Ten Commandments is what this references is all about.

Eleventh Day of Christmas – Eleven pipers piping: The pipers are in reference to the 11 disciplines who spread the message of Christ.

Twelfth Day of Christmas – Twelve drummers drumming: The last day is in reference to the twelve parts of the Apostle’s Creed.