How to draw a Christmas tree
Draw along here, then watch it take a bow. Free, with no ads, no sign-up and nothing uploaded.
- Draw a small triangle
- A wider one under it
- Now the widest one
- A little brown trunk
- Color it green
- A star on top
- Dots for ornaments
How to draw a Christmas tree in 8 steps
To draw a Christmas tree, stack three triangles that get wider toward the bottom, add a square trunk, color it green, then finish with a star and a handful of round ornaments. A child can follow it in about five minutes, and the only shapes in it are triangles, one square and dots.
You need green, brown, yellow, orange, red, sky blue and pink crayons, and paper if you are away from the screen.
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Step 1Draw a small triangle
Start near the top of the page with a small triangle. Let its bottom edge curve a little, like the edge of a branch.
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Step 2Add a wider triangle under it
Start each side just under the first triangle and slope it out further. It does not need a top, because the first triangle is already there.
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Step 3Add the widest triangle
Do the same again, wider still. This one is the bottom of the tree, so leave room under it for a trunk.
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Step 4Draw a trunk
Draw a short square under the middle of the tree and color it brown. Keep it small: a tree with a big trunk looks like a lollipop.
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Step 5Color the tree green
Take the fattest green crayon and scribble back and forth across all three parts. White gaps look like snow on the branches, so nobody needs to be neat here.
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Step 6Put a star on top
Draw a star so it sits on the very tip of the tree and color it yellow. If a five-point star is hard, a yellow circle with lines shooting out of it works just as well.
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Step 7Add the ornaments
Press a fat crayon down once for each ornament: red, blue, yellow, pink. Spread them out, and leave a space in the middle of the tree for the eyes.
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Step 8Give it eyes
Draw two big circles in the middle of the tree with a black dot in each. A tree with eyes looks surprised to be a tree, and that is the fun of it. On the screen, press Bring it to life, then tap twice and two googly eyes stick on.
Easier or harder, for any age
Most children can copy a circle at about three and a triangle at about five, so the shapes set the level. The sources are in our guide to what a child can draw at each age.
- Ages 3 and 4
- Skip the three layers and draw one big triangle with a square under it. A two- or three-year-old can then scribble green and press on the ornaments, which is the part they enjoy most.
- Ages 5 and 6
- Follow the steps as they are. The one part to watch is the slant of each side: most five-year-olds can copy a triangle, but keeping three of them lined up takes a bit of care, so draw the middle line of the tree lightly first if it helps.
- Ages 7 and 8
- Make the edge of each layer bumpy instead of straight so it looks like branches, wind a line of tinsel from one side to the other, and stack presents around the trunk.
Make your tree your own
- Hang candy canes instead of ornaments
- Draw snow along the top of each layer
- Put a bird’s nest in the branches
- Color it blue or purple, because it is your tree
Then your tree takes the stage
Press Bring it to life and scissors go around the drawing. It lifts off the page as a paper puppet, gets two googly eyes and hops onto a little lit stage at the North Pole. From there every key or tap makes it jump, spin or sneeze while a sleigh crosses the moon, snow blows in and a present drops from above. The show is saved as a short video on your device.
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What to draw next
Keep a drawing forever
A drawing that has just taken a bow can be stitched in real thread or kept on a necklace. From the grown-up gate it goes straight into the studio, and you see how it comes out before you order.
Questions about drawing a Christmas tree
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What is the easiest way to draw a Christmas tree?
Draw one big triangle, add a small square under it for the trunk, and press dots on for ornaments. That is the whole tree. Three stacked triangles look more like a real fir, and are the next step up once one triangle is easy.
What can a 3-year-old add to a Christmas tree drawing?
Dots and scribbles. Most three-year-olds can press a crayon down for ornaments and scribble green across the tree, while a grown-up draws the triangle. Round shapes come before straight corners, so the star can wait.
Is this drawing website free, with no ads and no sign-up?
Yes. There is nothing to pay, no ads, no account and no email to give. It runs in the browser on a phone, tablet or computer. Nothing a child draws is uploaded: the drawing, the puppet and the show stay on your device. Read the children’s privacy notice.
Can we do it on real paper instead?
Yes. Every step is written out on this page with a picture. If you draw it on paper, tap the cross on the page, choose Upload a drawing and take a photo. The paper is removed on your device, and the tree still goes on the stage.