Celebrating in the old city streets with oil lamps
The Maccabees coloring page · suggested ages 4–8 · free to print or save as PDF
“Celebrating in the old city streets with oil lamps” is sheet 30 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
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Class hike in the hills of the MaccabeesMaccabees play at kindergarten
Kindergarten kids in a Hanukkah play on stage
Boy and donkey carrying jugs of oil up the hill
Kids building a Maccabee fort from boxes
Kids painting clay oil jugs in pottery class
Olive harvest in a village in Maccabee times
Brother and sister feeding goats in a Maccabee villageChoose 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 “Celebrating in the old city streets with oil lamps” 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 30 of 31. The The Maccabees page lets you tick several sheets and print them together as one PDF.
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