Cute Christmas Doodles for Your Holiday Journaling
When the holiday season rolls around, one of my favorite cozy things to do is add a little Christmas magic to my journal pages. There’s something so relaxing about sketching simple, festive doodles while sipping a mug of tea and listening to Christmas music in the background. Even if you don’t consider yourself “artsy,” I promise these Christmas doodles are easy, fun, and totally beginner-friendly.
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Cute Christmas Doodles
Below, I’m sharing some of my favorite easy Christmas doodle ideas that are perfect for filling in journal pages, planners, or even making homemade cards. You’ll find trees, wreaths, cozy mugs, and more — all drawn in a simple, easy-to-copy style. And if you’d like to trace or reference them later, you can print the free PDF at the end of this article with all the doodles sketched out for you!
01. Christmas Trees
Start with a classic — a simple Christmas tree! Try drawing a triangle shape with a trunk, then add little zigzag layers for branches. You can decorate it with dots for ornaments, swirls for garland, or a star on top. I love adding different patterns on each layer — stripes, polka dots, or tiny hearts — to make it extra cute.
02. Candy Canes
Candy canes are one of the easiest doodles to draw. Just make a “J” shape with rounded ends, then add diagonal stripes. Play around with designs — thick stripes, thin stripes, or even alternating colors. I like to draw a few candy canes crossed together or tied with a bow for a festive touch.
03. Wreaths
Wreaths are so fun to draw because you can make them as simple or detailed as you want. Start with a circle, then add small “leaf” shapes all around it. Add berries, a bow, or even tiny ornaments to make it more decorative. Try layering two circles — one slightly offset — to make it look fuller.
04. Stockings
Christmas stockings are perfect for journaling because you can decorate each one differently. Start with a basic boot shape, then add a fluffy cuff at the top. Draw patterns like zigzags, polka dots, or stripes. Sometimes I doodle a string with a few stockings hanging in a row — it makes such a cute page header!
05. Ornaments
Ornaments are another simple favorite. You can draw round, star-shaped, or heart-shaped ornaments and hang them from a doodled string or ribbon. Add small details — lines, dots, snowflakes, or stars — to give them character. Try grouping a few ornaments together for a cozy, decorated look.
06. Santa Hats
A Santa hat doodle is quick and adorable. Start with a soft triangle shape with a curved brim and a fluffy pom-pom at the tip. Add a few wavy lines or little patterns to make it fun — stripes, snowflakes, or even polka dots. I like to tilt the hat slightly to one side; it adds a bit of whimsy.
07. Santa Claus
You can keep Santa super simple — just a round face with a fluffy beard, small eyes, and his iconic red hat. I like doodling him smiling or winking, with rosy cheeks. You can even draw his suit from the shoulders up or a tiny full-body Santa carrying a sack. Keep it cartoonish — it doesn’t need to be perfect to look festive!
08. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Rudolph is always a favorite. Start with a round head, a small oval for his snout, and don’t forget that bright red nose! Add two cute antlers and a big happy smile. You can make his body tiny to keep it simple or just focus on the face. Add a scarf or a few snowflakes around him to complete the look.
09. Snowmen
Snowmen are perfect for journaling because they’re so versatile. Draw two or three stacked circles, then add a carrot nose, button eyes, and a scarf. You can give each snowman a different hat — a knit beanie, a top hat, or earmuffs. I like doodling a whole family of snowmen across the bottom of a page.
10. Polar Bear with a Scarf
A cozy little polar bear doodle adds the sweetest touch. Start with a rounded body, small ears, and a snout with a black nose. Then wrap a scarf around its neck — add fringe or stripes for extra charm. This one looks especially cute sitting next to a snowflake or Christmas tree doodle.
11. Mittens and Gloves
Mittens are great for adding coziness to your journal pages. Draw two rounded shapes with cuffs, maybe connected by a doodled string. You can add little snowflake or heart designs on them. For gloves, draw five small finger outlines — they don’t have to be perfect! Just keep the lines light and soft.
12. Cozy Sweater with Patterns
Nothing says “cozy” like a Christmas sweater! Draw a simple sweater outline — long sleeves, ribbed cuffs, and a neckline. Then fill it in with patterns like snowflakes, trees, or hearts. You can even write a festive word like “Joy” or “Merry” across the front. I love using this doodle on the first page of my December journaling spread.
13. Warm Socks or Slippers
To draw cozy socks, start with a curved rectangle for the foot and a longer rectangle for the ankle. Add fun holiday patterns — candy canes, stripes, or tiny stars. Slippers can be even simpler — rounded toe shapes with fluffy cuffs. Draw them side-by-side or peeking out from a doodled blanket.
14. Mug of Tea with a Candy Cane Stirrer
This doodle always makes me feel warm and festive. Draw a simple mug — a big U shape with a handle — then add steam lines and a candy cane sticking out. You can decorate the mug with a snowflake or heart. Add a few marshmallows floating inside if you want a cocoa version!
15. Christmas Village Houses
Little Christmas village doodles are so sweet and nostalgic. Draw small, simple house shapes — squares or rectangles with pitched roofs. Add details like windows, doors, chimneys, and maybe a few snowdrifts on the roofs. I like to line up a few across the page with stars or trees behind them — it feels like a peaceful winter night.
16. Christmas Cookies (Stars, Trees, Hearts)
Christmas cookies make adorable journal accents! Draw simple cookie shapes — stars, trees, hearts — and outline them with a slightly thicker edge to look like icing. Add dots, swirls, or even tiny “sprinkles.” You can scatter them across a page or doodle a cookie plate with a few overlapping shapes.
Wrapping It All Up
These easy Christmas doodles are such a fun way to get creative without any pressure to be perfect. I use them to fill empty journal spaces, decorate to-do lists, or just unwind at the end of a busy December day. Whether you’re sketching trees, mugs, or Rudolph, the key is to enjoy the process and let your doodles feel playful and relaxed.
If you’d like to see all these designs in one place, you can print out the free PDF at the end of this article. Use it as tracing inspiration or a guide to help you practice in your own journal.
So grab your favorite pen, pour something warm to sip, and let’s doodle our way through the holiday season — one little Christmas drawing at a time.
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