6 Christmas Doodles That Are Easy to Draw

Christmas doodles turn a plain notebook page into a holiday scene in minutes. You do not need real drawing skills to try them. A few simple shapes, a red or green pen, and a little patience will do the job. These small drawings look great on cards, gift tags, planners, and classroom boards. They also make a relaxing way to slow down during a busy December evening. Each of these six easy Christmas doodles starts from basic lines you already know, so grab a pen and follow along.

In this post: 6 ideas

1. Christmas tree doodles
2. Tiny gingerbread character doodles
3. Snowmen with scarves
4. Festive mugs and candy canes
5. Holly, stars, and ornaments
6. Winter village scene

1. Christmas tree doodles

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A doodled Christmas tree starts with one tall triangle or a few stacked zigzag rows. Add a small trunk at the bottom and a star on top. Dot the branches with tiny circles for ornaments and a few short lines for tinsel.

Color it green or leave it as a clean outline. Draw a row of small trees along the edge of a card for a quick border. Vary the heights so the row looks natural rather than stamped.

2. Tiny gingerbread character doodles

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Gingerbread figures are rounded stick people with a wavy icing line. Give each one two dot eyes, a small smile, and a pair of button circles down the front. Round the hands and feet so they look soft.

Keep them brown with white trim so they read fast. A tiny scarf or bow tie makes every figure look a little different. These Christmas doodles stay simple on purpose, so draw a few in a row holding hands.

3. Snowmen with scarves

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Stack two or three circles for the body, then wrap a striped scarf around the neck. Add a carrot nose, two coal eyes, and thin stick arms. A small top hat sits on the top circle.

Draw a few dots around the snowman to suggest falling snow. A pair of mittens on the stick arms adds a nice detail. Keep the scarf ends flicked to one side for a hint of wind.

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4. Festive mugs and candy canes

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A hot cocoa mug is a simple cup shape with a handle and three swirly steam lines. Top it with a few circles for marshmallows. A small heart on the side makes it feel warm.

Candy canes are two tall hooks with diagonal stripes. Group a mug and a candy cane together for a warm drink scene. These shapes pair well on a gift tag or a place card.

5. Holly, stars, and ornaments

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Holly is two pointed leaves with three red berries in the middle. Stars can be the five-point shape or a simple four-line sparkle. Scatter a few sizes across the page for depth.

Ornaments are circles with a small cap and a hook on top. Fill them with stripes, dots, or zigzags for variety. These small shapes fill empty corners on a page well.

6. Winter village scene

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A winter village is a row of small houses with triangle roofs and square windows. Add a snow cap on each roof with a soft curved line. Draw smoke curling from one chimney.

Place a few trees and a tiny streetlamp between the houses. Christmas doodles like this village scene work as a header across the top of a holiday card. Keep the houses slightly uneven so the street feels real.

Where to use your Christmas doodles

Once you feel comfortable, mix these Christmas doodles into one scene. Line them along a border, scatter them across a gift tag, or fill a whole journal spread. Practice the same shape a few times and it gets easier each round.

For more paper projects, see our DIY Christmas card ideas and Christmas collage ideas. You can also turn a favorite doodle into a classroom Christmas craft for the kids.