Family Life Holiday Hanukkah 7 Printable Hanukkah Coloring Pages for Kids This year, Hanukkah begins on November 28. Celebrate the Jewish holiday with these printable coloring pages, which feature menorahs, dreidels, latkes, gelt, and other symbols of the Festival of Lights. By Parents Editors Parents Editors The Parents Editors byline means there is an experienced group of editors and journalists behind the scenes of the article. Learn more about the Parents team, our core values, and editorial guidelines. our editorial guidelines Published on November 10, 2021 Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Illustration by Emma Darvick 01 of 07 Spinning Dreidels DOWNLOAD HERE Illustration by Emma Darvick During Hanukkah, people play with four-sided spinning tops called dreidels. Each side displays a Hebrew letter, and together they form an acronym for the phrase Nes gadol haya sham ("A great miracle occurred there"). 02 of 07 Hanukkah Menorah in the Window DOWNLOAD HERE Illustration by Emma Darvick The Hanukkah menorah (hanukkiah) is a candelabra with nine branches. You use the shamash (helper or attendant) candle, which sits higher than the rest, to light the other eight. During each night of Hanukkah, one more candle is lit than the night before. How to Explain the Hanukkah Story to Kids 03 of 07 Dreidels and Gelt DOWNLOAD HERE Illustration by Emma Darvick Hanukkah gelt (gold coins) are given to children during the Jewish holiday—often in chocolate form, covered in gold or silver foil. 04 of 07 Star of David DOWNLOAD HERE Illustration by Emma Darvick This Hanukkah coloring page features the Star of David, a recognizable symbol of Judaism that's made with two overlaid equilateral triangles. 05 of 07 Latkes DOWNLOAD HERE Illustration by Emma Darvick Latkes are a Hanukkah staple in many households. The crispy potato pancakes commemorate the sacred oil that burned for eight days after the Maccabees reclaimed their temple from a Syrian Greek king, who was trying to impose Greek beliefs on the Jewish people. 18 Festive Hanukkah Crafts and Recipes for Kids 06 of 07 Happy Hanukkah DOWNLOAD HERE Illustration by Emma Darvick After your kid colors the menorah and dreidels, you can display this Hanukkah coloring page to celebrate the Festival of Lights. 07 of 07 Hanukkah Symbols DOWNLOAD HERE Illustration by Emma Darvick This Hanukkah coloring page features many symbols of the Jewish holiday, including a menorah with candles, the Star of David, a dreidel, gelt, sufganiyot (jelly donut), and a wrapped present. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit