Gingerbread Coloring Christmas Countdown Free Printable

Counting down to Christmas is even more exciting when it includes a fun, creative activity! Our Gingerbread Coloring Christmas Countdown is a free printable that lets kids (and adults) color their way through December.

Gingerbread house christmas coloring countdown page framed and displayed by a candle.

This gingerbread house countdown doubles as a daily coloring activity, making it the perfect blend of holiday magic and creativity.

Color and Decorate Your Own Gingerbread House Sans Mess!

What could be a better holiday activity with kids than a craft that has all the fun and none of the sticky mess of a traditional gingerbread house? It’s also a way to avoid a sugar high, or, hear me out, you can do both!

Gingerbread Christmas Countdown Coloring Activity pages laying on a white table with garland and wrapped Christmas presents.

This printable includes:

Gingerbread House Coloring Countdown: A large gingerbread house with numbers from 1 to 25, ready for coloring each day.

Optional Candy Pieces: An additional sheet with 25 candy pieces that can be colored and added to the gingerbread house each day, building up a colorful Christmas scene.

How to Use Your Gingerbread Coloring Christmas Countdown Printables

Simple and fun is the name of the game. There really isn’t a lot to this, but the potential for a good time can’t be ignored. If you have a kid who loves to color, this is the perfect addition to your holiday activities.

Gingerbread Coloring countdown calendar cover page sitting on a white tablecloth and baby's breath flowers.

Get ready to bring the holiday spirit into your home with these fun, family-friendly printables. Here’s how to set up and use your countdown:

Print Your Countdown:

Choose the gingerbread house coloring page and, if you like, print the sheet with 25 colorable candy pieces.

Use sturdy paper or cardstock to keep the coloring vibrant and durable for the whole countdown.

Gingerbread Christmas coloring activity instructions and the little gingerbread pieces as optional additions to the fun. The print out is sitting on a plate on a white table cloth with baby's breath flowers.

Set Up Your Countdown:

Place the gingerbread house coloring page somewhere easily accessible, such as on the fridge, a bulletin board, or in a frame.

For the candy pieces, cut them out and store them in a small container or envelope to use daily.

Start the Coloring Countdown:

Beginning December 1st, color one section of the gingerbread house each day as you count down to Christmas!

If you’re using the optional candy pieces, color and add one to the gingerbread house daily to create a sweet and festive design.

Gingerbread coloring decorations for the house printable sitting on a white table with coloring supplies like pencils and paints.

With each day, your gingerbread house and candy collection will get brighter and more festive.

This free printable coloring countdown is a delightful way to count down to Christmas, adding color and holiday fun to each December day.

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Celebrate the season with a creative twist! Whether you color just the gingerbread house or add the candy pieces daily, this countdown makes waiting for Christmas a fun family tradition.

Happy Holidays and Happy Coloring!

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