Printable Sinterklaas Coloring Pages
Celebrate this traditional Dutch holiday with our free printable pages. You will find scenes of Sinterklaas arriving on his steamboat, riding his white horse over rooftops, and leaving treats in shoes by the fireplace for children to discover.
Classic Sinterklaas Coloring Pages
Color the traditional bishop attire, including the tall red mitre and golden staff.
Steamboat Arrival and Rooftop Rides
These pages capture the excitement of the harbor arrival and nighttime rooftop rides.
Shoes, Chimneys, and Gift Giving
Illustrate the beloved custom of leaving shoes by the fireplace to receive sweet treats.
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Understanding the Dutch Holiday Tradition
The story of Sinterklaas is a central part of Dutch culture, celebrated in early December. According to the folklore, he travels all the way from Spain on a large steamboat filled with gifts.
He wears a distinctive red bishop's mitre and carries a curved golden staff. Children can color these traditional garments using deep reds, bright golds, and crisp whites.
Rooftops and the White Horse
Once he arrives, Sinterklaas rides a beautiful white horse named Ozosnel over the steep Dutch roofs. In our section featuring rooftop rides, you will find scenes of him navigating the night sky.
Kids often leave out a carrot or some hay for the animal, hoping to find small presents the next morning. When coloring the night scenes, dark blues and purples make the white coat and red cloak stand out nicely.
Shoes by the Fireplace
A favorite activity for children is setting out a shoe next to the chimney before going to bed.
- They often sing traditional Sinterklaas songs while waiting for the morning.
- Small treats like pepernoten (spiced cookies) or chocolate letters are left inside the footwear.
- Larger gifts are saved for the main celebration on December 5th.