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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Bold Holiday Watch Collections
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Festive Loungewear Collections
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Luxury Beauty Advent Calendars
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Whimsical Fashion Collabs
Free People x Eliza Faulkner Offer A Playful Take on Modern Romance
Holiday-Themed Gummy Candies
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Festival-Ready Fashion Rentals
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Playful Jewelry Brands
Mademoiselle Jules Offers Timeless Pieces for Every Occasion
Exaggerated Holiday Displays
Nordstrom NYC's 'Wonder All the Way' Campaign is Larger-Than-Life
Crackled Holiday-Inspired Shoes
Nike Debuts the Dunk Low and Air Force 1 in 'Halloween' Iterations
AI Outfit Search Engines
'I Have Nothing to Wear' Uses AI to Spark Fashion Inspiration
Fashion Brand Christmas Ads
Chanel's 'Winter Tale' is a Magical Holiday Ad from the Luxury Icon
Same-Day Fashion Rental Deliveries
Hurr x Deliveroo Helps Users Quickly Receive Pre-Loved Styles
QSR Brand Holiday Ornaments
The 2024 Shake Shack Holiday Merch Collection Just Dropped
Festive Cartoon-Inspired Apparel
Forever 21 Teams Up with Sanrio for a New Festive Blue Collection
Iconic Character-Inspired Campaigns
Etsy's Christmas Ad Celebrates Personalized Gifting
Multichannel Retail Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' 'Happy Lolidays' Campaign is Engaging
Whisky-Filled Stockings
Fireball's Slappable Whisky Stocking Helps to Alleviate Holiday Stress
Elf-Themed Baked Product Lines
Pillsbury’s Funfetti Debuts Products for the 2024 Holiday Season
Offbeat Fashion Campaigns
ASOS 'Inspired By' Delivers Non-Traditional Inspiration to Style-Seekers
California-Inspired Apparel Collections
ERL's California Holiday Line Channels American Nostalgia
Delicate Holiday Loungewear Collections
Frankies Bikinis' Holiday in the Sun Collection is Here
Meditative Trash Campaigns
Hefty's Trash Time Out Provides Support During the Holiday Season
Fantastical Hyper-Utility Fashion Liness
Outlier's Fall 2024 is Titled IDEAS 7 - Dirty Dirty Jobs
Holiday Apparel Lookbooks
Stüssy's Holiday 24' Lookbook Features Layering Essentials
Expansive Seasonal Pet Products
The Petco Merry Makings Holiday Collection is Packed with Options
Festive Convertible Sweaters
The Zip-Off Holiday Sweater Celebrates Hot Pockets Going Sleeveless
Curated Glam Holiday Sets
FabFitFun x Pat McGrath Launch a Limited Edition Winter Box Drop
Timeless Holiday Apparel Collections
Edward Fraiser Clothing Has Launched a Holiday Collection
Collaborative Butter-Brand Sweaters
Ugly Sweater x Danish Creamery Partner for a Festive Sweater
Holiday-Specific Beauty Pop-Ups
Beauty Pie is Launching a 'Beauty Pie Holiday Party' in Mayfair
Holiday Influencer Home Capsules
Walmart Canada Introduces the 'Fraiche Holiday' with Tori Wesszer
Dating-App Holiday Campaigns
Bumble Holiday Campaign Sparks Real-Life Connections This Season
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
Holiday Statement Collections
The Aldo 2024 Holiday Collection Features Festive Bows and Glitz
Festive Hotel Experiences
W Toronto's Festive Events Offer Elegance and Indulgence
Global Fashion Promotions
E-Commerce Giant SHEIN Launches Extended Holiday Shopping Event
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
Quirky Santa Murals
Cushelle Brings Holiday Cheer with Self-Care Encouraging Artwork
LED-Infused Festival Fashion
Tinsel Arcade Offers Expressive Statement Clothing & Accessories
Seasonal Personal Care Products
The Native Holiday Collection Has New and Returning Favorites
Celebrative Holiday Apparel Campaigns
Old Navy Unveiled 'Love is in the House'
90s Toy-Themed Fashion
The Cakeworthy x Furby Collection Pays Tribute to a 90s Sensation
Festive Organic Cotton Intimates
The Cou Cou Holiday Collection Has Just Dropped
3D-Printed Appliance Ornaments
Aldi's Specialbuys Inspired Limited-Edition Christmas Baubles
Spooky Cartoon Beauty Capsules
Mad Beauty Unveils a Beetlejuice-Inspired Collection
Heartfelt Christmas Campaigns
John Lewis Presents the Festive Gifting House Campaign
Comedic Christmas Parodies
'Reinfell' Ad Brings Rudolph’s Downfall to Life in Hilarious Spoof
Alternative Advent Calendar Products
Haribo Christmas Mishap Bingo Updates a Classic Product
Paint-Can-Themed Lip Gloss Sets
NYX Introduced its Home Alone 12 Piece Mini Lip Drum Holiday Gift
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
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
Pet-Protecting Holiday Insurance
Figo Pet Insurance Unveiled Thanksgiving Counter Surf Insurance
Festive Cookie Exchanges
Kelsey Elizabeth Cakes & Taste of Home Partner for a Holiday Event
Custom Inspirational Quotes
Muse Combines Quotes with Creative Themes for Social Media
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
Mid-20th-Century Holiday Campaigns
Saks Fifth Avenue Unveiled its 'Gifts of Delight' Campaign
Festive Heart-Shaped Advent Calendars
Charlotte Tilbury's Lucky Chest Advent Boasts 12 Items
Lunar New Year Campaigns
self-portrait's New Collection Celebrates Family Tradition
Festively Seasonal Nail Polishes
The Sally Hansen Once Upon a Holiday Collection is Color-Rich
Wintry QSR Capsules
Arby’s 2024 Holiday Merch Collection Includes Knit Pieces
Holiday-Ready Heated Apparel Collections
Venustas' 2024 Christmas Offerings are Functional
Festive Themed Soccer Cleats
Vanessa Bryant Presents the Nike Kobe 6 in a Grinch Colorway
Decorative Holiday Marshmallows
The Sugar Lab's Holiday Marshmallows Liven Drinks with Fun Shapes
Family-Honoring Festive Campaigns
JD Celebrates all Forms of Family in 2024 Xmas Family Campaign
Holiday-Ready Footwear Collections
Dr. Martens’ Holiday Collection is Timeless and Striking
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
Holiday Loungewear Collections
MASONgrey's Holiday 2024 Collection is Stylish and Cozy
Holiday-Inspired Sandwich Lineups
Ike’s Love & Sandwiches Has a New Bad Santa Offering
Festive Cream Cheese Campaigns
You’ve Got a Friend in Philly Acknowledges Holiday Highs & Lows
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
Edible Pastry Holiday Homes
Pop-Tarts & Tiffany Pratt Made Designs Inspired by Canadian Dwellings
Affordable Holiday Gift Sets
Saltyface Aims to Capture the Attention of Beauty Enthusiasts
Anti-Breakup Festive Campaigns
Smirnoff and Lance Bass Debut 'Red, White & Merry' Love Campaign
Personalized Pet-Inspired Ornaments
Crown & Paw Offer the Perfect Holiday Gift for Pet Lovers
90s Toy Holiday Trees
Furbtrees are Introducing the Next Generation of Furby Across the UK
Non-Alcoholic Gift Sets
Mingle Mocktails Introduced a Vibrant Holiday Box
Fued-Inspired Christmas Cards
Moonpig Unveils Its New AI-Powered Christmas Card Range
Festive Sweater Cafe Promotions
This Scooter’s Coffee Ugly Sweater Day Promotion is Interactive
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The Revolution Beauty x Elf Collection is Holiday-Ready
Holiday Movie Makeup Collections
The NYX Professional Makeup Home Alone Collection is Expansive
Festive Cocktail Crackers
Moth's Cocktail Crackers Share Ready-to-Serve Cocktails in a Fun Way
Festive Pet Streaming Services
PetSmart's Home for the Pawlidays Keeps Dogs and Cats Entertained
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An Influencer Couple from Wigan Launched the Giftmas Tree Project
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
Early Decorating Campaigns
HomeGoods' Deck the Everything Day Starts the Holiday Season Early
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JIGGY Holiday Puzzles are an Artful Activity
Artful Holiday Ceramics
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Personalized Christmas-Themed Books
Manimal Tales Debuts Two Personalized Christmas Books
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Pre Brands' Flip the Bird Challenges Seasonal Dining Traditions
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Lids' 'It’s Personal' Campaign Brings Heart to Holiday Gifting
Holiday Home Decor Collections
Dee Ocleppo Hilfiger’s 'Mrs. H' Brings Festive Elegance to QVC
Rental App Holiday Campaigns
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Sports Fan Advent Calendars
The Countdown to Chill Calendar Aligns with College Basketball Season
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
Exclusive Seasonal Scrubs
Wink's Limited-Edition Holiday Collection Brightens Patients' Spirits
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
Mid-Century-Inspired Paper House Ornaments
West Elm Presents a Series of Paper Christmas Ornaments
Food Holiday Calendars
Food Holidays is Celebrating National Days for Foodies
Festive Christmas Cake Collections
TOUS les JOURS Just Unveiled Its Holiday Wishes Collection
Resilience-Focused Children's Books
Savvy Suzanna Inspires Young Entrepreneurs with Creativity
Stylized Portrait Generators
Face to All Can Create Oil Paintings and Whimsical Cartoons
Holiday Case Collections
Velvet Caviar's 2024 Holiday Collection is Playful and Festive
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
Ranch-Filled Holiday Cards
Hidden Valley Ranch Holiday Cards Share Greetings with a Pack of Ranch
Festive Sweater Vests
Numskull Launched Novelty Fandom-Specific Sweater Vests
Festive Grinch-Inspired Doughnuts
Krispy Kreme is Unveiling a Line Inspired by a Christmas Classic
Holiday-Ready British-Made Footwear Campaigns
Church’s Holiday 2024 Campaign is Festive & Stylish
QSR-Themed Christmas Ornaments
The Shake Shack Holiday Merch Collection is a First from the Brand
Movie-Inspired Donut Collections
Krispy Kreme Released Its First-Ever Elf Doughnut Collection
Holiday Icon Inflatables
Gemmy Unveiled its Grinch Decor to Capture the Essence of Grinchmas
Boho Retailer Gift Guides
The Anthropologie Festive Gift Guide is Packed with Options
Cheese-Themed Entertaining Guides
'That Cheese Plate Wants to Party' Inspires Tasty Creations
Personalized Christmas Decor
The 'Little Me' Ornaments are a Personalized Holiday Keepsake
Online Artisan Holiday Snacks
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Scottish-Style Christmas Clothing
Scottish Kilt Explores the Evolution of Christmas Clothing
Festive Display Contests
The Truly Keep It Light Holiday Edition Helps to Cover Utility Bills
Festive Decorated Marshmallows
Williams-Sonoma Launches the Playful 'Festive Jumbo Marshmallows'
Celebratory Odd Designs
Ridiculous Design Celebrates Weird and Wonderful Ideas Within Design
Communal Festive Events
Cabbagetown’s Holiday in the Patch Event Was Held on December 7
Kindness-Promoting Children's Books
These Heartbeats Children's Books Celebrate Holiday Joy