There are so many ways to celebrate, but sometimes there are things we do, say or wear something that is just a little bit over the top. I’m sure everyone has experienced a holiday fail at one point in their life and if you haven’t, well, get ready because your time is coming soon!
From ugly Christmas sweater parties to holiday portrait fails, enjoy this fun and festive collection of hilarious holiday fail inspirations.
22 Holiday Fail Inspirations
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Holiday Portrait Fails
These Awkward Family Christmas Photos are Just Plain Ugly
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Ugly Christmas Sweater Parties
One Time of Year Tacky Is Trendy
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Creepy Kris Kringles
'Sketchy Santas' Showcases the Unsightly Side of Christmas
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Gothic Greetings
Alternative Christmas Cards By Night Moth
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Knitting No-Nos
Disasters Abound When Crochet Projects Get Out of Hand
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Nose Warmers
Crocheted Covers Will Keep Your Nose Toasty This Winter
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Naughty Holiday Knickknacks
Hanging these XGEN Pornaments Will Earn You a Lump of Coal
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Light Up Coat
Festive LED Jacket Makes The Season Bright
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Christmas Costumes for Pets
Santa's Little Helper Dog
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Kaleidoscope Knits
OXBOW by Bless Sweaters Are a Sweet Way to Stay Warm
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Bar-Centric Holiday Greetings
Annual Flanagan's Pub Christmas Video Comes With More Beards
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Handmade Beards
Unisex Accessories Inspired by Facial Hair
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Ugly Sweater Love
The Holiday Sweater Song
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Light-Up Pick-Up Trucks
DIY Holiday Spirit for Your Truck
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Unfashionable Festivity
Christmas Tree Hats
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Festive Fashion Disasters
Horrendous Holiday Sweaters
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Christmas Story Onesies
The Pink Bunny Pajamas Will Not Help You Shoot Your Eye Out
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Controversial Godless Christmas Ads
Why Believe in a God? Campaign
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Christmas Utility Vests
The 'Holiday Decorator's Toolvest' is Better than Santa's Little Helpers
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Corny Whitehouse Holiday Farewells
Barney Cam VII: A Red, White, and Blue Christmas
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Virtual Festive Fashion Design
'My Holiday Sweater' Lets You Create Your Own Ugly Holiday Clothes
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Curated Glam Holiday Sets
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Meditative Trash Campaigns
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Crackled Holiday-Inspired Shoes
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Festive Fashion Statements
Buffalo Jeans Unveils 2023 Holiday Collection
Festive Cartoon-Inspired Apparel
Forever 21 Teams Up with Sanrio for a New Festive Blue Collection
Affordable Cosmetics Holiday Bundles
e.l.f. Cosmetics Presents a Makeup Set Range for the Holidays
Multichannel Retail Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' 'Happy Lolidays' Campaign is Engaging
Iconic Character-Inspired Campaigns
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QSR Brand Holiday Ornaments
The 2024 Shake Shack Holiday Merch Collection Just Dropped
Vodka-Branded Holiday Lines
Tito's Handmade Vodka Launches Kinda Ugly Holiday Collection
Elf-Themed Baked Product Lines
Pillsbury’s Funfetti Debuts Products for the 2024 Holiday Season
Fantastical Hyper-Utility Fashion Liness
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Expansive Seasonal Pet Products
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Offbeat Fashion Campaigns
ASOS 'Inspired By' Delivers Non-Traditional Inspiration to Style-Seekers
Festive Convertible Sweaters
The Zip-Off Holiday Sweater Celebrates Hot Pockets Going Sleeveless
Holiday Apparel Lookbooks
Stüssy's Holiday 24' Lookbook Features Layering Essentials
Festive Elvish Clogs
Crocs' Elf Classic Clog Pays Tribute to a Beloved Holiday Movie Character
Conjoined Holiday Sweaters
The Suavitel Cuddle Crewneck Has Space for Pet Parents and Pets
Horror-Inspired Holiday Capsules
HUGO x Tim Burton Debut The Nightmare Before Christmas Merch
Rapper-Inspired Holiday Collections
Spencer's Introduced a Festive Snoop On the Stoop Collection
Inspiring Multi-Shop Pop-Ups
Pinterest's Possibility Place Immerses Guests in Inspiration
Dark Football-Inspired Outwear
The 'International Collection' Features Three Exclusive Pieces
Charitable Feasting Trousers
Irn-Bru Debuts a Pair of Festive Feasting Trousers for Charity
Faux Christmas Candle Kits
LEGO Unveils its Festive Christmas Table Decoration Set
Collaborative Butter-Brand Sweaters
Ugly Sweater x Danish Creamery Partner for a Festive Sweater
Heartfelt Christmas Campaigns
John Lewis Presents the Festive Gifting House Campaign
LED-Infused Festival Fashion
Tinsel Arcade Offers Expressive Statement Clothing & Accessories
Seasonal Personal Care Products
The Native Holiday Collection Has New and Returning Favorites
Paint-Can-Themed Lip Gloss Sets
NYX Introduced its Home Alone 12 Piece Mini Lip Drum Holiday Gift
Festive Organic Cotton Intimates
The Cou Cou Holiday Collection Has Just Dropped
Holiday Loungewear Collections
MASONgrey's Holiday 2024 Collection is Stylish and Cozy
90s Toy-Themed Fashion
The Cakeworthy x Furby Collection Pays Tribute to a 90s Sensation
Pet-Protecting Holiday Insurance
Figo Pet Insurance Unveiled Thanksgiving Counter Surf Insurance
Spooky Cartoon Beauty Capsules
Mad Beauty Unveils a Beetlejuice-Inspired Collection
Holiday Statement Collections
The Aldo 2024 Holiday Collection Features Festive Bows and Glitz
Celebratory Disney-Inspired Collections
Forever 21 Celebrates Disney's 100th Anniversary
Nostalgic Seasonal Candle Collections
The Yankee Candle Bright Lights Collection Has Five Scents
Alternative Advent Calendar Products
Haribo Christmas Mishap Bingo Updates a Classic Product
Holiday-Specific Beauty Pop-Ups
Beauty Pie is Launching a 'Beauty Pie Holiday Party' in Mayfair
Witty Holiday Film Cookbooks
'The Unofficial Home Alone Cookbook' Has 75 Recipes
Festive Bridal Accessory Lines
Funky Junque Embraces the Most Exciting Parts of Wedding Planning
Limited-Edition April Fool's Lines
Chamberlain Coffee Debuts the Oops Collection on April 1st
Vacation-Inspired Clothing Lines
Saint Holiday Emphasizes Sustainability & Ethical Manufacturing
Celebrative Holiday Apparel Campaigns
Old Navy Unveiled 'Love is in the House'
Limited-Edition Festive Cleaning Products
Grove Co. Launches the Eves of Enchantment Collection
Emotive Smartphone Camera Covers
Yifan Hu Designs the Emoji-Inspired Smartphone Accessories
Festive Fall-Centric Furniture Capsules
IKEA Unveils the HÖSTAGILLE Collection for Fall 2024
Ukrainian Folktale-Inspired Fashion Collections
FROLOV Presents the Spring 2025 Collection
Lengthy Halloween-Inspired Events
Michaels Has Launched Its 100 Days to Halloween Campaign
Festive Vibrant Lifestyle Sneakers
New Balance Presents a Grinch-Themed 990v4 Sneaker
Elegant Holiday-Ready Apparel
Dynamite's 2023 Holiday Collection: A Fusion of Elegance and Comfort
Nourishing Holiday Cosmetics
The Tree Hut Holiday Collection Gifting or Self-Indulgence-Ready
Adorable Holiday Campaigns
Burberry's Holiday Campaign Spotlights Dogs and Ducklings
Lunar New Year Campaigns
self-portrait's New Collection Celebrates Family Tradition
Forward-Thinking Wedding Pop-Ups
Anthropologie Weddings x Pinterest Shares Emerging Styles
Mid-20th-Century Holiday Campaigns
Saks Fifth Avenue Unveiled its 'Gifts of Delight' Campaign
Cringe-Worthy Photo Campaigns
Sour Patch Kids is Challenging Fans to Choose "Cringe or Candy"
Decorative Holiday Marshmallows
The Sugar Lab's Holiday Marshmallows Liven Drinks with Fun Shapes
Early Decorating Campaigns
HomeGoods' Deck the Everything Day Starts the Holiday Season Early
Festive Hotel Experiences
W Toronto's Festive Events Offer Elegance and Indulgence
Nostalgic Fragrance Campaigns
Impulse & Frankie Bridge Faithfully Recreated Iconic 90s Looks
Festive Savory Snack Ads
Frito Lay Canada is Encouraging Canadians to Leave Out Chips for Santa
Festive Heart-Shaped Advent Calendars
Charlotte Tilbury's Lucky Chest Advent Boasts 12 Items
Festively Branded Sweater Collections
Unilever and notjust Collaborated on Christmas Jumpers
Retro Family Photoshoots
Blue Bunny is Inviting Families to Pop-Up 90s-Themed Photoshoots
Social Media Fridge-Decorating Trends
Lynzi Judish Released Several Viral 'Fridgescaping' Videos
Halloween-Themed Sock Collections
Stance's New Legends of Horror Sock Collection is Festive
Wasteful Shopping Billboards
Not On The High Street's Billboards Highlight a "Don't Gift Guide"
Cozy Chic Holiday Pajamas
La Vie En Rose is Proud to Introduce Its Holiday Collection
Peaceful Holiday Ads
IKEA's Take A Holiday From The Holidays Reminds People to Find Calm
Filmic Elf Slippers
The ELF x TIME Slippers Feature an Accessory That Doubles as Holiday Decor
Edible Pastry Holiday Homes
Pop-Tarts & Tiffany Pratt Made Designs Inspired by Canadian Dwellings
Whisky-Filled Stockings
Fireball's Slappable Whisky Stocking Helps to Alleviate Holiday Stress
Anti-Breakup Festive Campaigns
Smirnoff and Lance Bass Debut 'Red, White & Merry' Love Campaign
Delicate Holiday Loungewear Collections
Frankies Bikinis' Holiday in the Sun Collection is Here
Holiday Movie Makeup Collections
The NYX Professional Makeup Home Alone Collection is Expansive
Affordable Holiday Gift Sets
Saltyface Aims to Capture the Attention of Beauty Enthusiasts
Cartoon-Inspired Festive Collections
The Pokémon Company Unveils a Range of Festive Products
90s Toy Holiday Trees
Furbtrees are Introducing the Next Generation of Furby Across the UK
Festively Seasonal Nail Polishes
The Sally Hansen Once Upon a Holiday Collection is Color-Rich
High School-Inspired Autumn Fashion
ERL Presents a Look at its FW24 Collection of Retro Themes
Non-Alcoholic Gift Sets
Mingle Mocktails Introduced a Vibrant Holiday Box
Fued-Inspired Christmas Cards
Moonpig Unveils Its New AI-Powered Christmas Card Range
Customizable Holiday Treats
Sugarwish Offers Special Holiday Treats as Part of Its Gifting Service
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The Revolution Beauty x Elf Collection is Holiday-Ready
Early Christmas Decoration Contests
Oreo Will Reward Festive Fans Who Decorate Early This Year
Festive Cocktail Crackers
Moth's Cocktail Crackers Share Ready-to-Serve Cocktails in a Fun Way
Valentine's Family Matching Apparel
These Mother Daughter Matching Outfits from PatPat are Festive
Wasteful Fashion Campaigns
Vestiaire Collective Reminded People to Shop Mindfully on Black Friday
Holiday-Ready Reusable Nail Kits
Facile Nails introduces its Holiday Collection
Girlhood-Inspired Clothing Drops
Peachy Den's 'Sweet Cheeks' Collection Pays Homage to Girlhood
Festive Elvish Candles
The Elf x Homesick Collaboration Immerses Fans in the Buddy's World
Spooky Holiday Cosmetics
This wet n wild Beauty x Disney Collaboration is Arriving for Halloween
Personalized Pet-Inspired Ornaments
Crown & Paw Offer the Perfect Holiday Gift for Pet Lovers
Dazzling Holiday Makeup Collections
NARS Unveils Its Special Holiday Capsule for Winter 2023
Nostalgic Holiday Cocktail Menus
TGI Fridays' Claus for Celebration Revives 80s & 90s Cocktails
Artful Holiday Ceramics
Gunia Project's Holiday Collection Boasts Ukrainian Artistry
Friendsgiving Event Series
Butterball and Bumble Foster Togetherness with #FindYourTable
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The Countdown to Chill Calendar Aligns with College Basketball Season
Family-Honoring Festive Campaigns
JD Celebrates all Forms of Family in 2024 Xmas Family Campaign
Beef-Centered Thanksgiving Menus
Pre Brands' Flip the Bird Challenges Seasonal Dining Traditions
Snowman-Shaped Holiday Cakes
TOUS Les JOURS Has a New Merry Wiggle Christmas Collection
Cartoon-Inspired Holiday Capsules
The Pokémon Center Presents its 2024 Holiday Collection
Whimsically Themed Holiday Cookbooks
This Disney Parks Holidays Cookbook Features 100 Dishes
Wine-Themed Holiday Sweaters
Franzia Wines Created Festive Boxed Wine & Matching Holiday Sweater
Custom Holiday Ornaments
Staples Print Services Make Custom Gifting Easy
Holiday-Inspired Stamp Designs
The U.S. Postal Service Gears Up to Reveal the 2024 Holiday Stamps
Accessible Seasonal Celebration Products
These Target Holiday Products are Priced at $5 or Less
Food Holiday Calendars
Food Holidays is Celebrating National Days for Foodies
Mid-Century-Inspired Paper House Ornaments
West Elm Presents a Series of Paper Christmas Ornaments
Stylized Portrait Generators
Face to All Can Create Oil Paintings and Whimsical Cartoons
Hard Cider Exchanges
The Angry Swap Trades Unwanted Gifts for Angry Orchard Hard Cider
Quirky eCard Platforms
Happiepages Has an Online Celebratory Card for Any Occassion
Holiday Case Collections
Velvet Caviar's 2024 Holiday Collection is Playful and Festive
Joy-Inspired Beauty Campaigns
Ulta Beauty Launches the Joy Project, a Ground-Breaking Study
Holiday Film Cookie Kits
The Betty Crocker Buddy The Elf Hat Sugar Cookie Kit is Simple Yet Fun
Sitcom-Style Thanksgiving Campaigns
Whipshots & Patti’s Good Life Teamed Up to Make New Traditions
Fantastical Tale-Inspired Fall Fashion
HERESY Unveils the Ground Work Collection for FW23
QSR-Themed Christmas Ornaments
The Shake Shack Holiday Merch Collection is a First from the Brand
Fashion Recap Artful Books
Style Not Com Unveils the Fashion In 2023 Highlights Book
Movie-Inspired Donut Collections
Krispy Kreme Released Its First-Ever Elf Doughnut Collection
Custom Headwear Holiday Campaigns
Lids' 'It’s Personal' Campaign Brings Heart to Holiday Gifting
Cheese-Themed Entertaining Guides
'That Cheese Plate Wants to Party' Inspires Tasty Creations
Festive Sweater Vests
Numskull Launched Novelty Fandom-Specific Sweater Vests
Christmas Carols-Inspired Mail Stamps
Royal Mail Presents its New Festive Stamp Collection
Holiday Icon Inflatables
Gemmy Unveiled its Grinch Decor to Capture the Essence of Grinchmas
Personalized Holiday Newsletters
Pics & Wishes is a Line of Multi-Media Greetings
Festive Display Contests
The Truly Keep It Light Holiday Edition Helps to Cover Utility Bills
Celebratory Odd Designs
Ridiculous Design Celebrates Weird and Wonderful Ideas Within Design
Wedding Day Emergency Kits
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Accessible Festive Grocer Products
The ALDI Holiday Assortment Has Over 70 New Items
Kindness-Promoting Children's Books
These Heartbeats Children's Books Celebrate Holiday Joy