Viking Yule Pack (Winter/Christmas Fun)

Bring the Viking world to life this winter with this beautifully illustrated history colouring pack exploring the Yule festival - the Vikings’ midwinter celebration of community, storytelling, and light.

This resource combines historical accuracy, creative mindfulness, and cultural exploration. Students will discover how Vikings celebrated the darkest part of the year through feasting, storytelling, games, and honouring their ancestors - all through immersive black-and-white line art designed for colouring and reflection.

Each of the five detailed scenes comes with:

• A historically accurate description grounded in Norse life and culture
• Three thinking questions to encourage reflection and analysis
• A challenge question to stretch higher-level learners
• Engaging black-and-white illustrations for creative, mindful colouring

Scenes included:

• Preparing for Yule – Families decorate and prepare the longhouse
• The Yule Feast – Food, warmth, and community in a Viking hall
• Toasts and Storytelling – Legends of gods, ancestors, and courage
• Winter Games and Fun – Wrestling, sledging, and the game of hnefatafl
• Honouring Ancestors – Quiet reflection and gratitude by the hearth

Curriculum Links:
KS2 and KS3 History – The Vikings and Medieval Life
Art & Design – Cultural illustration and line art
PSHE / Wellbeing – Mindfulness through creativity and reflection

Perfect for:
End-of-term or festive lessons with a historical focus
Calm, mindful classroom activities

Format: Printable A4 pages (PDF / PPT compatible)
Age range: 7–14 (KS3)