Skip to content
Labugen

Decorative Christmas Drum

A festive percussion instrument with wide outer rims is displayed alongside a pair of crossed drumsticks.

A large drum with wide rims and crossed drumsticks.
Decorative Christmas Drum
Print Download PNG

A4 format (landscape), black outlines on a white background · for home and classroom use

Advertisement

All coloring pages: Christmas Coloring Pages

More from this category

Similar coloring pages: Christmas Coloring Pages

Next step

What else can you print? Free, no account needed

Festive Christmas Toy Drum

Drums have long been a beloved traditional toy and musical instrument associated with holiday parades and festive gatherings. Featuring top and bottom rims bound tightly over a cylindrical body, these instruments produce rhythmic sounds when struck with wood drumsticks. During the winter holidays, toy drums often serve as cherished decorations placed around holiday displays.

Fun Facts About Toy Drums

The tradition of giving toy drums during the holidays was popularized in the nineteenth century when handcrafted wooden toys were prized gifts. Marching bands frequently feature snare drums with similar side tension ropes or metal clips to keep the drumhead tight. The wooden drumsticks used with these instruments typically have rounded tips designed to create clean, resonant beats.

Colors of Traditional Drums

  • Wooden drum shell: rich brown, glossy red, or gold
  • Top and bottom rims: bright yellow, dark red, or brass
  • Crossed drumsticks: natural wood tan or polished brown
  • Drumhead surface: off-white, light cream, or beige
Questions and answers

Questions and Answers

What materials were historical toy drums made from?
Early toy drums were usually crafted from thin wooden boards, animal parchment for the heads, and braided cord to hold the frame together.
Why are drums often linked to holiday music?
Toy drums became popular through classic holiday stories and songs, where musical toys come to life and lead cheerful holiday processions.
How do drumsticks make different sounds on a drum?
Striking the center of the drumhead produces a deep, full tone, while striking near the outer rim creates a higher and sharper sound.
Advertisement