Cut strips of colored paper (1.5 x 8 inches) including red for Santa, white for the snowman, and brown for the reindeer.
Create paper chains by looping each strip and securing it with glue or tape.
For Santa, glue cotton balls for the beard and a red paper hat topped with a small white pom-pom.
For the snowman, add colorful paper or real buttons to the loops and make a small black top hat.
For the reindeer, attach twigs for antlers, a red circle nose, and googly eyes.
Let the glue dry, then hang your festive paper chain trio as a fun and playful holiday garland!