The Maccabees sweeping the Temple courtyard
The Maccabees coloring page · suggested ages 5–9 · free to print or save as PDF
“The Maccabees sweeping the Temple courtyard” is sheet 18 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
There is a mix of large areas and a few smaller details. Crayons work for the big shapes; switch to colored pencils for the fine parts.
Something simpler or more challenging
The Maccabees discover the little jug of oilSimpler · ages 4–8
The Maccabees reading a map in a caveMore detail · ages 6–9More Maccabees coloring pages
Hanukkah play with kids dressed as Maccabees
The Maccabees sharing bread by the campfire
Kids pressing olive oil the ancient wayThe Maccabees discover the little jug of oil
The Maccabees return to Jerusalem at sunrise
Maccabee camp in the hills
The Maccabees pouring oil into the Temple menorah
The Maccabees rebuilding the altarChoose 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 sweeping the Temple courtyard” for?
We suggest it for ages 5–9, based on how much detail it has. That is only a guide: let your child pick the pictures they love. There is a mix of large areas and a few smaller details. Crayons work for the big shapes; switch to colored pencils for the fine parts.
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 18 of 31. The The Maccabees page lets you tick several sheets and print them together as one PDF.
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