Three, two, one – jump! This family leaps off their chairs with arms in the air, straight into the New Year. This New Year's coloring page is full of patterns to fill in. Print it for free and color the big New Year's jump!
Why this page is a pattern paradise
Everyone wears a different pattern: mom has stripes, dad big polka dots, the girl zigzags and the boy little flowers. The four chairs have patterned seats with stripes, dots and zigzags that match the outfits. Kids can spot the matching patterns and link them with color. All four are laughing and floating in the air – a truly happy scene.
🖨️ 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!
Why do people in Denmark jump off chairs?
In Denmark, many families climb onto a chair or couch just before midnight. On the last stroke of twelve, everyone jumps down together and lands in the New Year. It's said to bring good luck, and kids love it. Another Danish custom: people throw old dishes at their friends' front doors – lots of broken pieces mean lots of friends. Many families also enjoy a tall tower of almond rings called kransekage.
Ideas with the jumping picture
Try the custom yourself on New Year's Eve – with a low, sturdy chair and a grown-up nearby. Color the page first and hang it up as a keepsake.
Color ideas for the patterns
These ideas help you tame all those patterns.
Give each person the same color as their matching chair seat.
Denmark's flag colors are a perfect fit for this custom.
The flowers on the boy's shirt can bloom in many colors.
Color the chair legs in light and dark wood tones.
When to use this coloring page
A cheerful page for the countdown and beyond.
Color it before you jump into the New Year yourself.
An example of New Year's in Denmark.
Everyone colors the person who looks like them.
Great for a lesson on patterns and shapes.
New Year's Eve in Denmark
Here's how Danish families ring in the New Year.
Everyone leaps at midnight together.
Old plates are thrown at friends' doors.
A tower of almond rings is a treat.
Denmark's flag is red with a white cross.
More New Year traditions around the world
Find more customs to color in the New Year Around the World group – from bell ringing to a New Year's swim.
🌍 More from “New Year Around the World”:
Your Benefits at PureSketchy:
- Pattern spotting: Stripes, dots and zigzags build order.
- Patience: Many small pattern spaces take focus.
- World cultures: Kids learn a custom from Denmark.
- Good mood: The jumping family is contagious.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What age is this coloring page for?
Made for kids about 9 and up: the many pattern spaces on clothes and chairs need patience and a careful hand.
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?
Sharp colored pencils or fine-tip markers are ideal for the small patterns.
Is there a German version?
Yes! You can find the German version at Sprung ins neue Jahr.