Santa Claus Greets a Harnessed Reindeer at the Fence

Santa stands in profile on the left in a fur-trimmed hat, coat, and boots, with a long wavy beard and a big sack resting by his feet. Facing him is a reindeer with large branching antlers, a harness over its snout, and a decorated blanket strapped across its back with zigzag patterns and little bells along the edge. Behind them, a picket fence is dressed with three bows and evergreen sprigs. Snow-covered houses sit in the background in front of a thick row of fir trees, and a few stars dot the sky. The fur on both characters and the pine needles make this a nice pick for kids who like fine detail. Try colored pencils to give the reindeer's blanket a different pattern in each band, and leave the snow white so the bows and houses stand out. Print a few copies if your group wants to compare color choices.