This New Year's wreath is smiling at you! Braided round like a chunky loaf, it sits on its plate waiting for color. This New Year's coloring page shows a traditional German New Year's bread in a fun doodle style – print it for free and dig in.
Why this wreath is so much fun
The wreath is made of lots of thick dough strands woven all the way around – each strand is its own space to color. In the middle, where you'd expect a hole, a face with big eyes and a wide grin looks right at you. Underneath is a simple round plate. Thin lines on the strands look like folds in the dough and keep the picture interesting.
🖨️ Step by Step: How to Print It Best
Click “Print” on the right, or download the image or PDF.
Letter or A4 in portrait, scaling set to “Fit to page” – the picture fits the sheet perfectly.
Regular printer paper is fine for colored pencils; for paint, use thicker paper (65–110 lb).
Grab your crayons and go – then give the finished picture a spot on the fridge!
What is a New Year's pretzel?
In southwestern Germany, especially in the Palatinate region, a special bake belongs to the turn of the year: the Neujahrsbrezel, or New Year's pretzel. It's braided from sweet yeast dough and is usually much bigger than a regular pretzel. Depending on the region and the bakery, it's also shaped into a round wreath – just like in this picture. Many families buy one on New Year's Eve and eat it for breakfast on New Year's morning. It's also a popular gift to wish someone a happy year.
Ideas with the wreath picture
Bake a small braided loaf or wreath together and compare it with your colored picture. Cut out, the wreath makes a cute table decoration for New Year's breakfast.
Color ideas for the wreath
Realistic or wacky – both look great.
Light brown with darker edges looks fresh from the oven.
Add tiny white or pale yellow dots on the strands.
A different color for each strand makes a rainbow wreath.
A blue or green plate makes the wreath stand out.
When to use this coloring page
A tasty picture for the turn of the year.
Color it while the real treat sits on the table.
A fun warm-up before you bake together.
Great for exploring how families celebrate around the world.
Tuck a colored copy in with a homemade loaf.
New Year's bread in a nutshell
Fun facts about this German treat.
It's best known in the Palatinate and Baden regions.
The bread is made from soft, sweet yeast dough.
Several strands of dough are woven together.
Giving one means wishing someone a good year.
More winter nights and New Year's mornings
The Winter Night & New Year's Morning group has more yummy pages, like a plate of doughnuts and a sleepy New Year's breakfast.
❄️ More from “Winter Night & New Year's Morning”:
Your Benefits at PureSketchy:
- Funny face: The smiling wreath makes kids giggle.
- Spotting patterns: The braid trains careful looking.
- Culture lesson: Kids learn about a German New Year's tradition.
- Lots of spaces: Each strand can be colored differently.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What age is this coloring page for?
Great for kids about 5 to 8: the overall shape is big and simple, but the braid has many medium-sized spaces.
Is the download free?
Yes, all coloring pages on PureSketchy are 100% free for personal use, preschools, and schools.
What should we color it with?
Colored pencils in browns and yellows are ideal, and markers work well for the plate and wacky versions.
Is there a German version?
Yes! You can find the German version at Neujahrsbrezel.