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With Christmas just around the corner, we thought we'd get you in the festive spirit by bringing you this hilarious list of Christmas design fails.

Compiled by Bored Panda, the collection below features a whole host of merry merchandise and Christmas-themed ideas that didn't quite turn out as expected. From suspiciously phallic-shaped candle holders to trees that resemble butt-plugs, these design fails are sure to make you ho ho ho with laughter. Don't forget to vote for your favorite!

#1

My Grandmas New Candle Holders

My Grandmas New Candle Holders

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    Look's Like Santa Has Been Naughty This Christmas

    Look's Like Santa Has Been Naughty This Christmas

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    #3

    When My Grandmother Does The Christmas Decorations

    When My Grandmother Does The Christmas Decorations

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    #4

    The Bow On This Fake Holiday Horse Makes It Look Like It Has A Horrible Case Of Hemorrhoids

    The Bow On This Fake Holiday Horse Makes It Look Like It Has A Horrible Case Of Hemorrhoids

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    #5

    New Sculpture Erected In Paris. It's A "Christmas Tree"

    New Sculpture Erected In Paris. It's A "Christmas Tree"

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    #6

    Accidentally Sent My Son To School With His Newly Bought Ugly Christmas Sweater. Didn't Realize What Santa Was Doing Until His Kindergarten Teacher Pointed It Out When I Picked Him Up After School

    Accidentally Sent My Son To School With His Newly Bought Ugly Christmas Sweater. Didn't Realize What Santa Was Doing Until His Kindergarten Teacher Pointed It Out When I Picked Him Up After School

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    #7

    This Looks Sooo Wrong

    This Looks Sooo Wrong

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    #8

    I Bought This Cup For My Wife Expecting It To Change From A Black Cup To A Christmas Scene

    I Bought This Cup For My Wife Expecting It To Change From A Black Cup To A Christmas Scene

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    #9

    Underpant Christmas Ornaments

    Underpant Christmas Ornaments

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    #10

    Bangkok's New Christmas Decorations

    Bangkok's New Christmas Decorations

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    #11

    Christmas Came Early This Year

    Christmas Came Early This Year

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    #12

    Christmas Sweater

    Christmas Sweater

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    #13

    I Found The Creepiest Christmas Decoration Today

    I Found The Creepiest Christmas Decoration Today

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    #14

    This Christmas Ornament

    This Christmas Ornament

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    #15

    Because Sometimes, Christmas Can Be Shitty

    Because Sometimes, Christmas Can Be Shitty

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    #16

    Christmas Decorations Are A Little Different In Virginia Beach During The Daytime

    Christmas Decorations Are A Little Different In Virginia Beach During The Daytime

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    #17

    Snowman Getting A Snowjob

    Snowman Getting A Snowjob

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    #18

    For When You're Depressed Around The Holidays But Still Want To Keep Things Festive

    For When You're Depressed Around The Holidays But Still Want To Keep Things Festive

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    #19

    Shhhh...

    Shhhh...

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    #20

    Ugly Christmas Sweater Became Very Original

    Ugly Christmas Sweater Became Very Original

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    #21

    Is This The “White Christmas” They’re All Talking About?

    Is This The “White Christmas” They’re All Talking About?

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    #22

    My Grandma Proudly Presented Her Christmas Cookies That Look Like A Candle

    My Grandma Proudly Presented Her Christmas Cookies That Look Like A Candle

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    #23

    Design Fail

    Design Fail

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    #24

    I Sat There, Staring, Wonderding Why My Religious Mother In Law Had A Severed Toe Christmas Tree Orament. Upon Closer Inspection...

    I Sat There, Staring, Wonderding Why My Religious Mother In Law Had A Severed Toe Christmas Tree Orament. Upon Closer Inspection...

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    #25

    This Christmas Decoration

    This Christmas Decoration

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    #26

    This 12 Days Of Christmas Seek And Find Book For Children

    This 12 Days Of Christmas Seek And Find Book For Children

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    #27

    These Christmas Lights

    These Christmas Lights

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    #28

    Christmas Tree Fail

    Christmas Tree Fail

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    #29

    Nothing Like A Festive 90 Degree Angle On Christmas

    Nothing Like A Festive 90 Degree Angle On Christmas

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    #30

    Poor Design On My Neighbor's Christmas Decoration

    Poor Design On My Neighbor's Christmas Decoration

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    #31

    This Christmas Tree Ball

    This Christmas Tree Ball

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    #32

    When All You Want For Christmas Is A Safe Word...

    When All You Want For Christmas Is A Safe Word...

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    #33

    Christmas Tree In The Mall

    Christmas Tree In The Mall

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    #34

    When The Christmas Spirit Outweighs Security

    When The Christmas Spirit Outweighs Security

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    #35

    Have Yours Elf A Merry Little Christmas

    Have Yours Elf A Merry Little Christmas

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    #36

    I'm Gonna Put Them On My Christmas Tree Shaped Christmas Tree

    I'm Gonna Put Them On My Christmas Tree Shaped Christmas Tree

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    #37

    Merry Christmas From Turin, Italy

    Merry Christmas From Turin, Italy

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    #38

    So Jolly This Year

    So Jolly This Year

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    #39

    Lularoe Strikes Again With The Random Placement Of Santa's Hand

    Lularoe Strikes Again With The Random Placement Of Santa's Hand

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    #40

    Merry Christmas

    Merry Christmas

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    #41

    My Aunt Couldn't Understand Why Everyone Was Laughing At Her Ceramic Santa

    My Aunt Couldn't Understand Why Everyone Was Laughing At Her Ceramic Santa

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    #42

    This Ornament...

    This Ornament...

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    #43

    Sparkling Red "Slippers"

    Sparkling Red "Slippers"

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    #44

    Sure... "Reindeer"

    Sure... "Reindeer"

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    #45

    Walmart Is Taking The War On Christmas To The Next Level

    Walmart Is Taking The War On Christmas To The Next Level

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    #46

    Thought I Would Share This Lovely Ornament I Found

    Thought I Would Share This Lovely Ornament I Found

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    #47

    The Mall In My City Is Getting Ready For Christmas With Bears That Stare Into Your Soul

    The Mall In My City Is Getting Ready For Christmas With Bears That Stare Into Your Soul

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    #48

    This Christmas Decoration Got Pulled From The Stores Because Of Its Unintentional Perversion

    This Christmas Decoration Got Pulled From The Stores Because Of Its Unintentional Perversion

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    #49

    It's A Slagical Time Of The Year

    It's A Slagical Time Of The Year

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    #50

    Went To Goodwill And Found Some Interesting Christmas Decorations

    Went To Goodwill And Found Some Interesting Christmas Decorations

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    #51

    Celebrating With Peeping Tom Santa

    Celebrating With Peeping Tom Santa

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    #52

    My Family's Favorite Christmas Decoration

    My Family's Favorite Christmas Decoration

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    #53

    It's Just A Guitar, What Did You Think About?

    It's Just A Guitar, What Did You Think About?

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    #54

    No Thank You Santa. No Thank You

    No Thank You Santa. No Thank You

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    #55

    Cookie Dough “Santa”

    Cookie Dough “Santa”

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    #56

    Not Sure If Christmas Or Murder Scene....

    Not Sure If Christmas Or Murder Scene....

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    #57

    Mall Christmas Tree

    Mall Christmas Tree

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    #58

    Some Decoration For The Christmas In Lebanon

    Some Decoration For The Christmas In Lebanon

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    #59

    Anything’s A Christmas Tree If You’re Brave Enough

    Anything’s A Christmas Tree If You’re Brave Enough

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    #60

    These Christmas Berries

    These Christmas Berries

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    #61

    Target Is Selling These For Christmas As "Glass Trees"

    Target Is Selling These For Christmas As "Glass Trees"

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    #62

    Sold At A Low Budget Christmas Wonderland

    Sold At A Low Budget Christmas Wonderland

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    #63

    Always Nice To Get A Christmas Card From My Son Named Dad

    Always Nice To Get A Christmas Card From My Son Named Dad

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    #64

    This Christmas Decorations

    This Christmas Decorations

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    #65

    These Christmas Street "Candle" Lights

    These Christmas Street "Candle" Lights

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    #66

    This Christmas Decorations

    This Christmas Decorations

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    #67

    Merry Christmas, Children! We Killed A Small Animal Just For You To Decorate!

    Merry Christmas, Children! We Killed A Small Animal Just For You To Decorate!

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    #68

    Crappy Christmas Design

    Crappy Christmas Design

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    #69

    This Christmas Candle That My Mum Put Out

    This Christmas Candle That My Mum Put Out

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    #70

    Don't Open Till Christmas

    Don't Open Till Christmas

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    #71

    Terrible Font Choice On A Christmas Book Made Me Do A Double-Take

    Terrible Font Choice On A Christmas Book Made Me Do A Double-Take

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    #72

    This "Jana" Christmas Tree Ornament

    This "Jana" Christmas Tree Ornament

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    #73

    Found This Beauty In America's Largest Christmas Store

    Found This Beauty In America's Largest Christmas Store

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    #74

    This Christmas Bag... From The Side

    This Christmas Bag... From The Side

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    #75

    Oh Oh Oh Merry Christmas Everyone!

    Oh Oh Oh Merry Christmas Everyone!

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    #76

    I Drove By City Hall And Saw This Last Night. Behold, My City's Christmas Tree

    I Drove By City Hall And Saw This Last Night. Behold, My City's Christmas Tree

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    #77

    The Pointer On This Christmas Countdown Decoration Can't Even Reach All The Days

    The Pointer On This Christmas Countdown Decoration Can't Even Reach All The Days

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    #78

    In An Attempt To Combine Halloween And Christmas, Home Depot Turned Santa Into A Sex Offender

    In An Attempt To Combine Halloween And Christmas, Home Depot Turned Santa Into A Sex Offender

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    #79

    The "Snow" On This Christmas Tree

    The "Snow" On This Christmas Tree

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    #80

    On The First Day Of Christmas...

    On The First Day Of Christmas...

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    Lisa Johannesson
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why do people rip the flap off. Barbarians. It ruins the calender image, regardless what's on it.

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    #81

    Merry...Christmas?

    Merry...Christmas?

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    #82

    Why Is 25 The Biggest If It's The Furthest From Christmas?

    Why Is 25 The Biggest If It's The Furthest From Christmas?

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    Lisa Johannesson
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bc that's where you're heading. The real question is why it's at the top, or why they're counting backwards.

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    #83

    These Ornaments Fail The Gravity Test Miserably

    These Ornaments Fail The Gravity Test Miserably

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    #84

    What The Hell Is This Middle Ornament Supposed To Be?

    What The Hell Is This Middle Ornament Supposed To Be?

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    #85

    Santa Did What?

    Santa Did What?

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    #86

    No Thanks Santa, I Don't Need Any Syrup On My Pancakes

    No Thanks Santa, I Don't Need Any Syrup On My Pancakes

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    #87

    Wait, Where Is Santa Meant To Be Stopping?

    Wait, Where Is Santa Meant To Be Stopping?

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    #88

    This Santa Plush's Eyelashes Are Misplaced

    This Santa Plush's Eyelashes Are Misplaced

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    #89

    Santa, Dicksin, Dicksin, And Dicksin

    Santa, Dicksin, Dicksin, And Dicksin

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    #90

    Santa, I Think You're Doing It Wrong...

    Santa, I Think You're Doing It Wrong...

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    #91

    Santa's Going To Murder You In Your Sleep With A Hockey Stick

    Santa's Going To Murder You In Your Sleep With A Hockey Stick

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    #92

    These Four Ornaments

    These Four Ornaments

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    #93

    Reeses, I Need Answers

    Reeses, I Need Answers

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    #94

    Found The Perfect Gift For My Son, Map Quest

    Found The Perfect Gift For My Son, Map Quest

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    #95

    Santa's Beard Grows With The Souls Of Children

    Santa's Beard Grows With The Souls Of Children

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    #96

    Advent Calendar

    Advent Calendar

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    #97

    Ah Yes, The Wonderful Holiday Of Xams

    Ah Yes, The Wonderful Holiday Of Xams

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    #98

    Mistletoe Is A 2016 Thing

    Mistletoe Is A 2016 Thing

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    #99

    Christmas Cheer Or Christmas Fear?

    Christmas Cheer Or Christmas Fear?

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    Lisa Johannesson
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is such a Hannibal holiday mug, I want it

    #100

    Besus, The Reason For The Season

    Besus, The Reason For The Season

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    #101

    Tis The Season To Be Jolly

    Tis The Season To Be Jolly

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    #102

    Nothing Says Christmas Like A Spectacular Design Fail

    Nothing Says Christmas Like A Spectacular Design Fail

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    #103

    Mrrey Mrrey

    Mrrey Mrrey

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    #104

    Santa's "Tree"

    Santa's "Tree"

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    #105

    Christmas Wtf Exhibition

    Christmas Wtf Exhibition

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    #106

    Yeah, You Don't Want Those Christmas Lights On Your Tree

    Yeah, You Don't Want Those Christmas Lights On Your Tree

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    #107

    Installed The Christmas Lights Boss

    Installed The Christmas Lights Boss

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    #108

    Nothing I Like Better Then Biting Into That First Aa Battery On Christmas Morning

    Nothing I Like Better Then Biting Into That First Aa Battery On Christmas Morning

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    #109

    My Neigbor Made An Interesting Choice In Christmas Decoration Placement

    My Neigbor Made An Interesting Choice In Christmas Decoration Placement

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    #110

    Merry Caristmas

    Merry Caristmas

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    #111

    This Elf’s Hat Went Missing

    This Elf’s Hat Went Missing

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    #112

    Rudolph’s Nose Was Not The Only Thing That Turned Red That Year

    Rudolph’s Nose Was Not The Only Thing That Turned Red That Year

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    #113

    I Almost Bought It For The Laughter Factor

    I Almost Bought It For The Laughter Factor

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    #114

    Are Your Decorations Up?

    Are Your Decorations Up?

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    #115

    Santa's Lactose Intolerance Proved Deadly

    Santa's Lactose Intolerance Proved Deadly

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    #116

    Softly, Ever So Gently, He Comes

    Softly, Ever So Gently, He Comes

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    #117

    This Year Santa Chose To Surprise Somebody

    This Year Santa Chose To Surprise Somebody

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    #118

    Who Decided To Turn This On?

    Who Decided To Turn This On?

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    #119

    Sometimes Even An Explanation Is Not Enough

    Sometimes Even An Explanation Is Not Enough

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    #120

    Casual Candle

    Casual Candle

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    #121

    This Christmas Ornament

    This Christmas Ornament

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    #122

    Day Still Christmas

    Day Still Christmas

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    #123

    A Snowman That Likes Christmas A Little Too Much

    A Snowman That Likes Christmas A Little Too Much

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    #124

    The Pointer On This Christmas Countdown Decoration Can't Even Reach All The Days

    The Pointer On This Christmas Countdown Decoration Can't Even Reach All The Days

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    #125

    This Sticker For Christmas Presents

    This Sticker For Christmas Presents

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    #126

    Chocolate And Peanut Butter. What A Sh*tty Christmas Gift!

    Chocolate And Peanut Butter. What A Sh*tty Christmas Gift!

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    #127

    Singinglond For Christmas

    Singinglond For Christmas

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    #128

    And A Merry From Belfast Christmas To You

    And A Merry From Belfast Christmas To You

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    #129

    This Christmas Decoration

    This Christmas Decoration

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    #130

    They Gave Us These "Christmas Candle" Cookies At Work...

    They Gave Us These "Christmas Candle" Cookies At Work...

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    #131

    My Favorite Family Christmas Decoration

    My Favorite Family Christmas Decoration

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    #132

    My Mom Saw Nothing Weird About This Christmas Decoration. I Beg To Differ

    My Mom Saw Nothing Weird About This Christmas Decoration. I Beg To Differ

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    #133

    So I Get An Advent Calendar Every Year Before Christmas That Comes With Little Chocolate Squares With A Christmas Design On It For Each Day Leading Up To Christmas. This Was Today's

    So I Get An Advent Calendar Every Year Before Christmas That Comes With Little Chocolate Squares With A Christmas Design On It For Each Day Leading Up To Christmas. This Was Today's

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    #134

    Why You Don’t Put Christmas Lights On Palm Trees

    Why You Don’t Put Christmas Lights On Palm Trees

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    #135

    How My Family Tops Our Christmas Tree

    How My Family Tops Our Christmas Tree

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    #136

    Was Cleaning Out Christmas Decorations When This Turned Up. We Call Him : "Rudedolph"

    Was Cleaning Out Christmas Decorations When This Turned Up. We Call Him : "Rudedolph"

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    #137

    Santa Please Stop

    Santa Please Stop

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    #138

    Let It Snow

    Let It Snow

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    #139

    Drawing Hands On The Mcdonalds Mittens Can Result In An Entirely Different Meaning

    Drawing Hands On The Mcdonalds Mittens Can Result In An Entirely Different Meaning

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    #140

    Maybe Using "Let It Snow" Wrapping Paper Wasn't A Good Idea

    Maybe Using "Let It Snow" Wrapping Paper Wasn't A Good Idea

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    #141

    This "Artistic" Christmas Tree At The Local Mall

    This "Artistic" Christmas Tree At The Local Mall

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    Kirk Jones
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Clearly a synthetic tree during setup without it's branches spread yet. The mall isn';t even open.

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    #142

    Crappy "Crossword" Christmas Wrapping

    Crappy "Crossword" Christmas Wrapping

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