As the chilly season rolls in, it’s time to get ready for Hanukkah, the festival of lights! And let’s be honest, we could all use a little extra light during winter, right? Another thing we parents often need this time of year is a way to beat the winter boredom. So why not merge the two? Hanukkah coloring pages are a great DIY activity that lets you celebrate the holiday while keeping your kids engaged.
While your little artists color their pages, you can share the rich history behind the holiday. Hanukkah is an eight-day celebration that commemorates a miraculous event from long ago—the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem after it was desecrated by the Greeks in 164 BC. The story involves Judah the Maccabee, a brave warrior who led the Jewish people in a revolt to reclaim the Temple. When they went to light the new menorah, they found only enough oil for one day, but miraculously, it lasted eight nights! This incredible moment is commemorated every year with traditions like lighting candles, reciting blessings, and enjoying delicious food with loved ones.
Now, let’s add some festive fun with these free Hanukkah coloring pages! You can get creative with everything from colorful menorahs to playful dreidels. Feel free to think outside the traditional blue and white color scheme—there are no limits to your imagination! Plus, you’ll learn some fascinating facts about Hanukkah along the way. Make it a holiday ritual to share these activities with friends and family as you gather to feast and celebrate together!
And once you’ve colored these pages, keep the festive spirit alive with our elf coloring pages, snowman coloring pages, gingerbread coloring pages, and angel coloring pages.
Free Printable Hanukkah Coloring Pages
- Hanukkah Page No. 1 – Download This PDF: Did you know “Hanukkah” (or Chanukah) means dedication? There are about 16 ways to spell it!
- Hanukkah Page No. 2 – Download This PDF: Many traditional dishes cooked during Hanukkah use oil, like latkes, which are delicious fried potato pancakes served with applesauce or sour cream.
- Hanukkah Page No. 3 – Download This PDF: Although Purim is known as the gift-giving holiday, many families exchange gifts during Hanukkah, especially since it occurs close to Christmas.
- Hanukkah Page No. 4 – Download This PDF: The menorah used during Hanukkah has space for nine candles—one for each night, plus the shamash used to light the others.
- Hanukkah Page No. 5 – Download This PDF: Each night, a new candle is lit, starting from the right. Families often recite blessings and sing songs that tell the story of Hanukkah.
- Hanukkah Page No. 6 – Download This PDF: In ancient Greece, Judaism was outlawed, so kids secretly learned about their faith while spinning a dreidel for gelt (coins). Today, families still play for chocolate or real money!
- Hanukkah Page No. 7 – Download This PDF: The largest menorah in the world stands at 32 feet tall and weighs 4,000 pounds—it’s located in Grand Army Plaza in New York.
- Hanukkah Page No. 8 – Download This PDF: Traditionally, the lit menorah is placed in a window to share the miracle of Hanukkah with the world, and its light should not be used for anything else.
- Hanukkah Page No. 9 – Download This PDF: A popular verse from the dreidel song goes, “I have a little dreidel. I made it out of clay…”
- Hanukkah Page No. 10 – Download This PDF: The word “dreidel” comes from the Yiddish word “drei,” meaning to spin. Each dreidel has four sides, each marked with a Hebrew letter that tells the story of a great miracle.
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Incorporate these pages into your holiday traditions and share the joy of Hanukkah with your friends and family as you prepare to celebrate together!
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