Ox Holding a Candy Cane Between Big 2021 Numbers

A cheerful ox stands upright between the large numbers 2 and 2021's last two digits, holding a striped candy cane in one raised hand. It wears a patterned collar with little tassels and has small horns, a ringed nose and a tufted tail. The big outlined digits are filled with swirls, scallops, dots and diamond grids. Around them you can spot a Santa hat, wrapped presents, gingerbread men, a stocking, ice skates, a party hat, holly leaves, a small sack, round ornaments and lots of snowflakes. The mix of large open spaces and tiny patterned sections works well for different ages. Try coloring the diamond grids and scallops in two or three alternating shades, then let kids pick their own colors for the ox. It also makes a nice printable activity for talking about the new year and the animal it represents.