The Maccabees sharing bread by the campfire
The Maccabees coloring page · suggested ages 4–8 · free to print or save as PDF
“The Maccabees sharing bread by the campfire” is sheet 15 of 31 in our The Maccabees collection. Color the Hanukkah story scene by scene, from the olive harvest and the small jug of oil to the torch relay.
Who it suits and what to color with
The big, clear shapes suit little hands: chunky crayons or washable markers are perfect, and a grown-up can help with any small corners.
Something simpler or more challenging
Maccabees play at kindergartenSimpler · ages 3–7
The Maccabees sweeping the Temple courtyardMore detail · ages 5–9More Maccabees coloring pages
Hanukkah play on stage
Kids at an ancient olive press
The Maccabees reading a map in a cave
Hanukkah play with kids dressed as Maccabees
Kids pressing olive oil the ancient way
The Maccabees discover the little jug of oilThe Maccabees sweeping the Temple courtyard
The Maccabees return to Jerusalem at sunriseChoose two or three colors before you start, then fill the biggest shapes first. When the picture is finished, give it a title and tell someone what is happening in it.
The page prints on A4. For US Letter paper, pick “Fit to page” in your printer settings. You can print it as many times as you like, so it is easy to color one copy together and keep a fresh one for later.
Frequently asked questions
What age is “The Maccabees sharing bread by the campfire” for?
We suggest it for ages 4–8, based on how much detail it has. That is only a guide: let your child pick the pictures they love. The big, clear shapes suit little hands: chunky crayons or washable markers are perfect, and a grown-up can help with any small corners.
How do I print this coloring page or save it as a PDF?
Press “Print or download PDF” to open the preview, then print it or choose “Save as PDF” in the print window. The drawing fills one portrait A4 page; turning off headers and footers in the print settings gives the cleanest sheet.
Will it print on US Letter paper?
Yes. Choose “Fit to page” (or “Scale to fit”) in your printer settings and the whole drawing fits on a Letter sheet with a small margin.
Are there more Maccabees coloring pages?
Yes, this is sheet 15 of 31. The The Maccabees page lets you tick several sheets and print them together as one PDF.
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