Santa Claus Mandala with Gifts and Candy Canes

A smiling Santa face sits in the center of a round mandala, wearing a knitted beanie-style hat with a fluffy pom-pom, round glasses, a big mustache, and a long full beard. Thin rays fan out behind his head inside a circle. Around him, a ring repeats candy canes, round lollipops, and small tied treat sacks. Next comes a band of wrapped presents, some with bows on top and others with swirl-shaped flowers on the wrapping. The outer edge is filled with zigzag triangles, ovals, and striped patterns. The mix of large open areas and tiny repeated shapes works for different ages and skill levels. Try coloring all the candy canes in alternating red and green, then pick a different color scheme for each present so the gift ring looks like a patchwork. This printable page is a good quiet activity for a holiday afternoon.