'Tis the season to be jolly and spread cheer, but judging by these interesting and sometimes downright strange Santa Clause innovations, established holiday traditions are not always the way to go when it comes to decorating, greeting cards and holiday treats.
These days, everything from Santas with six-pack abs, to lingerie models wearing Kris Kringle suits, to toilets covered in Saint Nick's face, can be found during the holiday season.
Whether you celebrate Christmas or not, these odd and mind-boggling Santa Clause innovations are sure to make you laugh, cringe, or simply puzzle you. While bloody depictions of Santa or evil Santa toys might not be part of my decorating scheme during the holidays, they certainly are great conversation-starters during holiday parties.
69 Surreal Santa Clause Innovations
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Holiday Portrait Fails
These Awkward Family Christmas Photos are Just Plain Ugly
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Humorous Holiday Sweaters
Tipsy Elves Makes Ugly Christmas Sweaters Hip
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Bloody Christmas Bags
Lee Ki Seung Reminds Audiences That the Festivites Aren't for Everyone
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Lingerie Models Rocking Stretch Marks
Nicola McLean is Un-Photoshopped Perfection
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Santa-Approved Lingerie
The Manor Holiday 2011 Collection Will Keep People Warm
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Alien LEGO Sculptures
The 12' LEGO Yoda Santa has Christmas Spirit
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Political Christmas Decor
Obama Ornaments
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Creepy Kris Kringles
'Sketchy Santas' Showcases the Unsightly Side of Christmas
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Beheading Creativity
Gruesome Shockvertising Over Advertising Budget Cuts
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Wild Intimates
Animal Print Lingerie
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Dysfunctional Christmas Spreads
Andrew Urban Takes the Holiday Season Down a Notch
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Photo Collections of Frightened Children
Snaps of Scary Santa Mishaps
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Apocalyptic Christmas Cards
Photoshopped Seasonal Gloom
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Madeover Santa Greetings
Send Some Customized E-cards from 'Rebrand Santa'
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Retro Gamer Christmas Cards
8bit Holiday Spreads Holiday Cheer with Graphics from Yesteryear
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Bloody Kris Kringles
Nasty Santa Claus Gets Freaky With His Guests
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QR Code Gift Cards
JC Penney Offers Recordable 'Santa Tags' for Your Presents
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Naughty Holiday Knickknacks
Hanging these XGEN Pornaments Will Earn You a Lump of Coal
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Santa Vending Machines
The Muji Christmas Machine Bring Cheer and Festivity to Barcelona
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Father Christmas LEGO Sculptures
Santa Claus Immortalized in Plastic Bricks
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Corporate Christmas Guides
The Santa Brand Book is a Hilarious Take on the Holidays
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Paper Holiday Mascot Masks
'Party Goodies' Christmas Disguises Help you Leave the Party Incognito
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Creepy Kris Kringle Books
Scared of Santa' Makes the Grinch Seem Like a Saint
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Santa Claus Toilets
Christmas Bathroom Decorations
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Sultry Santa Spreads
Financial Times 'How to Spend it' Pictorial Will Give You Holiday Spirit
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Festive LEGO Creations
Bricktastic Holiday Decor
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Naughty Christmas Sculptures
Paul McCarthy's Santa Isn't Kid-Friendly
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STD-Preventing Santas
Is This Condom-Covered Santa Claus Outfit Naughty or Nice?
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Santa's Gut Sets Poor Example -Surgeon General Calls Santa Bad Role Model
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Handmade Beards
Unisex Accessories Inspired by Facial Hair
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$2.17M Christmas Art
Norman Rockwell Santa Painting
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Jolly Holiday Cartoon Figurines
Medicom x Disney 2011 Christmas Series Gears up for Next Season
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Post-Holiday Beer Ads
Santa and Rudolph Go Head to Head in the Stella Artois Advertisement
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Retro Gamer Christmas Trimmings
The 8-Bit Holiday Wreath Pays Homage to Early Video Games
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Festive Hand Protection
The Santa's Glove Oven Mitt is Tailored for Baking
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Fictitious Jewelry Endorsements
Santa Claus Recommends Icelink Watches
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Kris Kringle Belugas
The Santa Whales Will Not Deliver Presents, but Will Deliver Laughs
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Inventing Hobbies for Fictional Characters
Showcasing Santa's (Photoshopped) Other Side
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Seasonal Adticipation
2008 Santa and Coke Commercial
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Viral Marketing for a Cause
Santa Swing
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Free Christmas Beer
J-Day Frenzy in Denmark
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Tagging Father X'mas Tees
Obey 'Santa Paste' Shirt Gives Graffiti the Festive Spirit
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Hip-Hoppin' Saint Nicks
Lay-Z Santa Uses Beats to Promote the LG Optimus Phone
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DreamWorks Ogre Christmas Special + "Shrek Goes Fourth" in 2010
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Controversial Godless Christmas Ads
Why Believe in a God? Campaign
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Call Santa Free
New Service Relays Messages Back to Parents
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Christmas Fitness Mascots
Santas Getting Sporty
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Super Santa Sleighs
GE Pimps the Head Elf's Ride
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Kris Kringle Trackers
Get Your Kids Excited With OnStar Norad Santa Updates
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Twitter Christmas Gifts
Get the Perfect Gift for Your Beloved Tweeps With the Twanta Web App
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Santa Avian Ornaments
The Angry Birds Christmas Tree Decoration Decks the Halls in Festive Fury
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Santa Hat Hot Cocoa
Artisan du Chocolat's Christmas Collection Chocolates
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Fast Food Scavenger Hunts
KFC $20,000 Secret Santa "So Good" Campaign Spreads Joy
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Beards as Christmas Metaphors
Coca Cola's Hobo Holiday Ads
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Magical Pothole Art
Urban Problems are Made Beautiful with Asphalt Hole Photography
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Santa Claus banned from Austria
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Holiday-Specific Applications
The TELUS Santa Tracker Optik TV App Gives Plenty of Christmas Joy
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Evil Santa Toys
The LEGO Robot Santa Looks it's Straight Out of 'Futurama'
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Christmas Yoda
Seasons greetings in a galaxy far far away..
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Penguins Dressed in Santa Suits
Arctic Birds Play Kris Kringle for PR
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Northpole Search Engine Calls
No Need for Letters Anymore with Google 'Send a Call from Santa'
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Hovering Santa Rides
The Hova-Sleigh Brings Saint Nick into the 21st Century
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Gift Ideas Solicited by Santa
‘I Am Saint Nick' Phone Calls to Family and Friends
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Holiday Interrogation Spoofs
24's Jack Bauer Makes Santa's Naughty List
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Father Christmas Teddy Bears
Limited-Edition Green Santa Be@rbrick Figures
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Kylie Cosmetics x Crumbl Cookies are Exclusive to a Santa Monica Pop-Up
Festive Crackled Low-Cut Sneakers
The New Nike Dunk Low Halloween Prepares for the Holidays
Cat-Friendly Holiday Trees
Fancy Feast's FeastiviTREE Includes Pets in Seasonal Celebrations
QSR-Designed Holiday Lines
Chick-fil-A Debuts Two Festive Drinks and Merchandise for the Holidays
Food-Inspired Novelty Candles
House of Savage Candles Look and Smell Like Cake
Halloween-Ready Animatronic Line-Ups
HalloweenCostumes.com Debuted Its 2024 Halloween Animatronics
Seasonal Holiday Coffee Menus
Starbucks Debuts its 'A Merry Holiday Menu' Featuring Festive Blends
Santa-Themed Chocolate Products
The Reese’s DJ Santa Products Come in Several Varieties
Collectible EDC Christmas Ornaments
The James Brand Throwflake Has Six Sharp Blades
Mischievous Candy Advent Calendars
The Sour Patch Kids Advent Calendar Packs 48 Pieces of Candy
Christimas-Themed Pop-Ups
The Miracle Bar is Returning to Toronto This Festive Season
Thematic Super-Villain-Inspired Makeup Campaigns
NYX Launches the 'Who Stole Halloween?' Campaign
Wintry Cartoon Cups
McDonald's Reintroduced Two McCafé Specialty Drinks and Grinch-Themed Cups
Enchanting Body Care Sets
The Lush Holiday Sets are "Un-dupable," Visually Appealing & Functional
Candy Bowl Costumes
Reese's and Kit Kat Created the Trick-or-Treatable Costume
Candy Cane-Themed Drinkwear
Starbucks Japan Has a New Candy Cane Mug for the 2024 Holiday Season
Soda Advent Calendars
Jones Soda's 2024 Advent Calendar is Creative and Exciting
Lazy Cereal Campaigns
SURREAL Cereal Cheekily Pokes Fun at New Year's Resolutions
AI Holiday Card Generators
Coca-Cola's Create Real Magic Shares Greetings with Iconic Assets
Candy-Scented Squish Toys
These New Squishi Products Were Created with Mondelēz International
Shopping-Friendly Candy Cane Packaging
The Clever Candy Peppermint Candy Cane Bucket is Festive
AI-Generated Festive Greetings
CloneMe.io Sends Messages from Santa, Mrs. Claus and Elves
Multichannel Retail Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' 'Happy Lolidays' Campaign is Engaging
QSR Brand Holiday Ornaments
The 2024 Shake Shack Holiday Merch Collection Just Dropped
Movie Night Treat Buckets
The CandyRific Christmas Movie Night Snack Kits Have Haribo Candy
Naughty Holiday Campaigns
Diesel's XXXMas is Inspired by Erotic 90s Aesthetics
Elf-Themed Baked Product Lines
Pillsbury’s Funfetti Debuts Products for the 2024 Holiday Season
Festive Holiday-Themed Calendars
Bokksu Unveiled Two New Luxurious Holiday Advent Calendars
Viral Video Content Toys
Bonkers Toys Received Licensing for 'Skibidi Toilet' Toy Lineup
Festive Cereal Houses
Cinnamon Toast Crunch Assembled a Seasonal Cin-Gerbread House Kit
Halloween Series Puzzle Sets
LEGO Introduces the Special Nightmare Before Christmas Set
Expansive Seasonal Pet Products
The Petco Merry Makings Holiday Collection is Packed with Options
Bathroom Hygiene Kits
Saintly Stands Out in the Hygiene Industry with Its Heavenly Butt Kit
Aromatic Cosmetic Advent Calendars
Molton Brown Christmas Advent Calendar Has 24 Surprises
Festive Convertible Sweaters
The Zip-Off Holiday Sweater Celebrates Hot Pockets Going Sleeveless
AI-Generated Holiday Soda Ads
The Coca-Cola Holidays Are Coming Ad Has Been Updated with AI
Horror Film-Inspired Footwear
A New Collection of Horrific Crocs Celebrates Halloween Ahead
Rapper-Inspired Holiday Collections
Spencer's Introduced a Festive Snoop On the Stoop Collection
Conjoined Holiday Sweaters
The Suavitel Cuddle Crewneck Has Space for Pet Parents and Pets
Kitchenware Christmas Crackers
Fortnum's 1707 Crackers are Filled with Miniature Kitchen Utensils
Horror-Inspired Holiday Capsules
HUGO x Tim Burton Debut The Nightmare Before Christmas Merch
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
Sweet-and-Salty Costumes
Spirit Halloween Debuted Auntie Anne's and Cinnabon Costumes
Christmasy Sandwich Cookies
The Oreo Festive Cookies Come in Five Festive Embossments
Festive Organic Cotton Intimates
The Cou Cou Holiday Collection Has Just Dropped
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
Coal-Scented Deodorants
Native's Lump of Coal Deodorant is a Playful Seasonal Scent
Craft Soda Advent Calendars
The Jones Advent Calendar Shares 25 Days of Bubbly Beverages
Alternative Advent Calendar Products
Haribo Christmas Mishap Bingo Updates a Classic Product
Charming Christmas Advertisements
Sainsbury’s Christmas Ad 2024 Evokes Childhood Nostalgia
Customized Candy Jingles
BRACH'S Candy Cane Carol Offers Fans a Unique Keepsake
Holiday-Edition Anime Plushies
The Godzilla and Hello Kitty Plushies from TeeTurtle are Reversible
Baster-Style Shot Sets
The Skrewball Baster Set Injects Fun into Holiday Tradition
Branded Beer-Opening Nutcrackers
Miller Lite Creates Nutcracker That Cracks Open Your Beer
Whimsical Candle Christmas Campaigns
The Yankee Candle 'Make it More Magical' Campaign is Festive
Festive Soy Sauce Packaging
The Santa Hat Kikkoman Soy Sauce Celebrates the Holidays
Squishing Jellybean-Scented Toys
Jelly Belly Squishi Toys Come in 12 Different Scents
Artisanal Halloween Chocolates
The Norman Love Confections 2024 Halloween Collection is Flavorful
Festive Cafe Limited Merchandise
A New Range of Dunkin' Merchandise Prepares for Halloween
Holiday Movie Meal Kits
HelloFresh Created Elf-Themed Recipes for Fans
Branded Holiday Gifting Suites
Scotch Brand Created a Festive Suite for Wrapping & Packing Gifts
Festive Candy Gifting Ranges
Mars 2024 Holiday Gift Guide Includes a Variety of Tasty Treats
Festively Flavored Toothpastes
BOKA's White Cranberry Seasonal n-Ha Toothpaste is a Seasonal Treat
Festive Airline Post Boxes
easyJet's Letters to Santa Campaign Supports Traveling Families
Decorative Holiday Marshmallows
The Sugar Lab's Holiday Marshmallows Liven Drinks with Fun Shapes
Cartoon Anniversary Soap Bars
Dr. Squatch Drops the SpongeBob SquarePants 'Nautical Nonsense' Soap
Squishy Skull-Shaped Candies
Swizzels Squashies Squeletons are Arriving for Halloween
Moustachioed Holiday Margaritas
Santa’s Secret Stache Marg is Chili’s December Margarita Special
Festive Savory Snack Ads
Frito Lay Canada is Encouraging Canadians to Leave Out Chips for Santa
Festively Branded Sweater Collections
Unilever and notjust Collaborated on Christmas Jumpers
Halloween-Themed Sock Collections
Stance's New Legends of Horror Sock Collection is Festive
Mid-20th-Century Holiday Campaigns
Saks Fifth Avenue Unveiled its 'Gifts of Delight' Campaign
Delicate Holiday Loungewear Collections
Frankies Bikinis' Holiday in the Sun Collection is Here
Peaceful Holiday Ads
IKEA's Take A Holiday From The Holidays Reminds People to Find Calm
Peanut Butter Whiskey Kits
Skrewball Whiskey's Holiday Kit with Hannah Berner: Unique Festive Gift
Mystery-Style Holiday Ads
Waitrose Adds Mystery to the Festive Season with ‘Sweet Suspicion’ Ad
Dupe-Inspired Shower Gels
Lush Created Four New Versions of Its Iconic Snow Fairy Shower Gel
Festive Bamboo Tissues Papers
The Stack-A-Tree is an Eco-friendly Twist on Holiday Decorations
Heartfelt Christmas Campaigns
John Lewis Presents the Festive Gifting House Campaign
Braille Advent Calendars
Purdys Chocolatier Launched an Accessible Advent Calendar
90s Toy Holiday Trees
Furbtrees are Introducing the Next Generation of Furby Across the UK
Crispy Freeze-Dried Christmas Candies
These Sow Good Candy Freeze-Dried Candies are Extra-Crunchy
Festively Seasonal Nail Polishes
The Sally Hansen Once Upon a Holiday Collection is Color-Rich
Inaugural Candy Brand Calendars
The Chupa Chups Advent Calendar Has Lollipops, Gum and More
Wine-Filled Holiday Crackers
Vinca's Wine Tasting Crackers Share Ready-to-Sip Canned Wines
Festively Flavored Toothpastes
Hismile's Candy Cane Toothpaste Puts a Seasonal Spin on Mint
Winter-Inspired Cleaning Supplies
Grove Co. Has Introduced a Winter Limited Edition Collection
Festive Body Care Editions
Dove Introduced its Limited-Edition Holiday Treats Collection
Hot Cocoa Ice Creams
Insomnia Cookies Debuted New Hot Cocoa Ice Cream for the Holidays
Personalized Christmas Books
Manimal Tales Launches an Exciting Advent Calendar-Style Book
Global Holiday Campaigns
David Beckham Stars in SharkNinja's 'Ninja the Holidays' Campaign
Santa-Themed Vodka Cocktails
The New Santa Clausmopolitan is Now Available from Smokey Bones
Halloween-Themed Treat Boxes
The Sugar Plum Halloween Boo Box is Packed with Seasonal Sweets
Festively Elevated Chocolate Treats
The Hershey Company Seasonal Treats Come a Variety of Options
Body Care Advent Calendars
The Body Shop's Holiday Advent Calendars are Indulgent
Festive Carnivorous Plant Ads
John Lewis' Holiday Ad Tells the Story of Snapper: The Perfect Tree
Complimentary Fried Chicken Ornaments
Church's Texas Chicken Fried Chicken Ornament is Realistic
Good-Natured Mischief Toys
Slumberkins' Vlad & Frank Midnight Mischief Set Teaches Responsibility
Festive Holiday Frozen Treats
Graeter’s Ice Cream Holiday Range is Made in Small Batches
Magnetic Hand-Holding Socks
These Children's Socks Add a Touch of Whimsy to the Everyday Item
QSR-Themed Christmas Ornaments
The Shake Shack Holiday Merch Collection is a First from the Brand
Pop Star-Inspired Holiday Dolls
Mattel Presents a Festive Mariah Carey Barbie Doll
Spooky Holiday Cosmetics
This wet n wild Beauty x Disney Collaboration is Arriving for Halloween
Halloween-Themed Care Sets
Lush's Limited-Edition Bewitched Gift Set Features Five Spooky Items
Heritage-Honoring Holiday Chocolates
Purdys Chocolatier Holiday Range Has Three Advent Calendars
Undead Easter Treats
The Sugar Plum Chocolate Zombie Bunny is Handcrafted
Customizable Color-In Sleepwear
The Crayola x Hanna Andersson Collection Inspires Creativity
Festive Film-Inspired Soaps
Dr. Squatch Ninny Scrubbins Soap is Elf-Approved
Santa Claus-Inspired Hotels
You Can Book a Stay at Santa Claus’ Cabin This Winter
Toy-Inspired Postal Service Partnerships
USPS & Toys“R”Us Enhance the Operation Santa Program
Nutty Croissant Coffees
The Nespresso Festive Odyssey Collection Shares Comforting Flavors
Festive Sweet Products
Delice De France Launches Its Holiday Range
Sports Fan Advent Calendars
The Countdown to Chill Calendar Aligns with College Basketball Season
Nostalgic Festive Baked Goods
Lola's Cupcakes Christmas Range Reimagines Holiday Classics
Squishy Seasonal Candy Products
The Swizzels Naughty & Nice Squashies Have Two Flavors Inside
Snowman-Shaped Holiday Cakes
TOUS Les JOURS Has a New Merry Wiggle Christmas Collection
Mindful Illumination Holiday Campaigns
Santa & Cole Presents a Warm Embracing Light Campaign
Personalized Pet-Inspired Ornaments
Crown & Paw Offer the Perfect Holiday Gift for Pet Lovers
Wine-Themed Holiday Sweaters
Franzia Wines Created Festive Boxed Wine & Matching Holiday Sweater
Custom Holiday Ornaments
Staples Print Services Make Custom Gifting Easy
Rewritten Christmas Song Ads
Burger King UK's Hijacking Christmas Will Guide You to the Drive Thru
Holiday-Inspired Stamp Designs
The U.S. Postal Service Gears Up to Reveal the 2024 Holiday Stamps
Mid-Century-Inspired Paper House Ornaments
West Elm Presents a Series of Paper Christmas Ornaments
Frighteningly Festive Candy Products
These New Bazooka Candy Brands Halloween Products are Tasty
Witty Plushie Toys
Punchkins are 'Punny' Collectibles with 3D Details
Faux Santa Ad Spots
Mint Mobile's Ad Features "Greg" Who Looks a Lot Like Santa Claus
Gingerbread-Scented Cleaning Products
Mrs. Meyer’s Holiday Collection Has Warm, Rich Scent Notes
Seasonal Halloween Lifestyle Products
Bath & Body Works is Debuting its Halloween Collection Early
Movie-Inspired Donut Collections
Krispy Kreme Released Its First-Ever Elf Doughnut Collection
Festively Fragranced Holiday Hangers
ScentAir's Holiday Hangers Add Aromas to Artificial Greenery
Holiday Icon Inflatables
Gemmy Unveiled its Grinch Decor to Capture the Essence of Grinchmas
Festive Dog Toys
These Toys Will Bring Holiday Cheer To Your Canine Companion
Festive Sweater Vests
Numskull Launched Novelty Fandom-Specific Sweater Vests
Textural Chocolate Advent Calendars
The Kinder® Holiday Mix Countdown Calendar is Treat-Packed
Fruity Festive Cereal Products
Cap’n Crunch Christmas Crunch Cereal is Limited-Edition
Fanciful Festive Candy Ranges
The Latest Hancocks Christmas Range Includes Fan-Favorite Brands
Inviting Family-Friendly Games
Q Mixers Releases the New Secret Holiday Bingo Cards and Cocktails