How to Draw Santa's Sleigh
A sled or sleigh is one of the oldest vehicles known to man. Traditionally used in snowy conditions, sleighs were often pulled by dogs or horses... Read more
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How to Draw Christmas Lights
Christmas lights are often used to decorate Christmas trees as well as the exteriors of houses, shrubbery, and outdoor trees. Where did the tradition of illuminating homes and trees with... Read more
How to Draw a Christmas Stocking
What is a Christmas stocking? Historically, a stocking was a long sock worn by both men and women. Christmas stockings, on the other hand, are large, oversize sock-shaped bags... Read more
How to Draw Frosty the Snowman
Following the success of the song "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer," country artist Gene Autry recorded "Frosty the Snowman... Read more
How to Draw a Gingerbread House
By the 1400s, bakers were shaping gingerbread into lifelike figurines. These were given as gifts on special events, such as weddings or religious holidays... Read more
How to Draw the Elf on the Shelf
The Elf on the Shelf began as a children's book published in 2005, entitled The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition. The story recounts the tale of a "scout elf," sent by Santa Claus to watch children from... Read more
How to Draw Christmas Ornaments
Christmas ornaments are decorations that are usually used to adorn a Christmas tree. They may be made from a variety of materials, including glass, wood, clay, and metal. Families often pass ornaments from... Read more
How to Draw Olaf from Frozen
In 2013, Disney's animated film Frozen took the world by storm. This film, which follows the journey of two sisters and their helpful friends, has captured the... Read more
How to Draw a Christmas Present
Gift giving during the Christmas holiday may be based on a number of sources. The Roman Saturnalia, whose festivities were celebrated on December... Read more
How to Draw a Gingerbread Man
Gingerbread is a type of spiced flat biscuit or cookie. The recipe dates back to Medieval times, or according to some sources, ancient Greece... Read more
How to Draw a Nutcracker
Nuts often have very hard shells that must be cracked open to get to the "goodies" or "nut fruit" inside. Before the invention of the nutcracker, this... Read more
How to Draw Holly
Hollies are evergreen trees or bushes, usually having prickly leaves. There are about 400 species of holly. Some can grow to be well over 50... Read more
How to Draw a Poinsettia
What is a poinsettia? This plant is a shrub native to Mexico and Central America. Ancient Aztecs used the plant to make red dye and medicines. In... Read more
How to Draw a Winter Scenery
Scenes of peaceful winter scenery, and the glimmer of new fallen snow, are a common theme in both the visual and literary arts. In Lois Lowry's The Giver... Read more
How to Draw a Candy Cane
Candy canes - peppermint flavored red and white candy sticks - are common sights during the holiday season. How did this candy come... Read more
How to Draw the Grinch
Theodor Seuss Geisel, known by his pen name Dr. Seuss, published his first children's book, And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street, in... Read more
How to Draw a Christmas Wreath
Wreaths or garlands made of plants have been used for various purposes since antiquity. In some ancient religions, wreaths of flowers were... Read more
How to Draw an Elf
In the mythology of Germany, the term "elf" originally referred to any spirit, good or bad. Later, the term denoted a small, human-like creature. Elves... Read more
How to Draw a Snowflake
Snowflakes form when ice crystals form around a speck of dust or other debris. As water freezes, it takes the shape of a crystal lattice, causing... Read more
How to Draw a Penguin
Penguins are birds that use use their wings to swim through the water rather than flying through the air. Penguins eat fish, which they catch with... Read more