Whether we like it or not, sometimes Christmas day celebrations take a different turn. Even if we buy our gifts weeks ahead and carefully plan everything to the smallest detail, things don’t always go the way we want them to.
Whether your present is shattered into pieces or the Christmas tree is slowly going up in flames—there’s plenty of room for error. However, it’s all about finding the humor when disaster strikes.
In honor of the holiday season, Bored Panda has compiled a list of some of the most hilarious holiday fails that will definitely lift your spirits up. So scroll down, upvote your favorite ones and after you’re done, make sure to check out our previous posts about the little fiascos here and here.
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I Grabbed A Bottle Of Spray That Deters Cats From Chewing On Things, Sprayed It All Over My Christmas Tree. It Was A Catnip Spray Bottle
All over. 50 squirts at least. Then I went to put the spray back on the shelf and realized I grabbed the wrong bottle. Now I can't get them away from it.
This is the most chaotic thing that's ever happened. They've knocked down a branch, the star, and all of the ornaments that were on the lower half. Omg.
Every year, many of us try our best to get into the Christmas spirit. Yet, when we’re climbing up various objects to hang up festive lights or wrapping gifts with piercingly sharp scissors, we’re just inviting trouble.
It seems that 10 percent of Americans report injuries while putting up a Christmas tree, according to ValuePenguin. They conducted an online survey of more than two thousand consumers and asked them about their holiday season issues.
While the number of injured people might seem high, it’s down from 20 percent last year, and getting similar to the pre-coronavirus pandemic numbers. "One possible injury source: 18 percent admit to setting up their tree while they were drunk."
Our Shameless Guiltless Adorable Cat After She Bit Through A Christmas Lights Cable And Stopped The Electricity In The Whole Apartment
When it comes to the never-ending debate on whether a real or artificial Christmas tree is better, it seems that the former is typically a bigger fire hazard. However, both types can cause some potential risks: "Think overloaded sockets, faulty lights, overeager pets, lacerations from broken bulbs, etc."
While we’re talking about people who might end up on Santa’s naughty list next year, the majority of participants admitted to leaving the string lights on overnight, which can be a fire hazard. What’s even more concerning, 10 percent of consumers use lights that are quite old. ValuePenguin recommends to "double-check the wiring before you decorate the tree, especially if you’re using older lights."
Moments After Santa Got Kicked In The Balls. Santa Had A Vasectomy Last Week. I’m Santa
Got this off Reddit: Guess I should clarify that I’m in my 30’s and so is my wife. I colored my beard grey and used aging make up. I guess I’m glad I look the part? But also bummed people think I’m ancient, lol. Also, the kid is a close family friend, I see him all the time when I don’t look like Santa. He was excited to meet Santa until he got up close and got scared. He didn’t intentionally kick me.
Just Got A New Job. They Said To Wear "Christmas Clothes" The Other Day. They All Came In Dressed Up. I Apparently Didn't Understand The Same Thing
Still, we’re not the only ones who can create dangerous situations in the house. Just think about the way your four-legged friends look at the tree decorations, plotting to do as much damage as fast as possible. 72 percent of pet owners said that their pets have knocked down their ornaments or the Christmas tree itself.
Nearly half of those people reported damage caused by their furry companions: "It may be worth closing the door or finding a way to block them from getting near the Christmas tree when you can’t supervise their holiday behavior."
My Christmas Contribution
My Mom Bought Me This Christmas Sweater Thinking It Was Unisex. Narrator: It Wasn't
Holidays not only make us vulnerable to injuries and serious home disasters, but can also affect our relationships. When it comes to gift-giving, people say that it’s the thought that counts. However, when you receive a snow shovel, bait for fishing or a candle disguised as a champagne bottle, you can’t help but say "you really shouldn’t have!"
Earlier we spoke to Jeff Galak, an associate professor of marketing, about the main reasons people end up buying terrible presents for others: "There’s an odd cultural taboo that exists which makes people uncomfortable asking someone what kind of gift they want. But that taboo is entirely inappropriate."
I Ordered This 6 Weeks Ago So I Could Wear It For Christmas. It Just Came Today On Jan 9 And I Think It's Mocking Me
My Wife Received A Corporate Gift From One Of Her Partners For Christmas. It Has Been In The Fridge Since. When I Went To Open The Bottle, I Found Out It Was A Candle
It came with candy, champagne flutes, and a small bottle of bubbly.
For Christmas 2019, My Boss Gifted Us With 1 Work From Home Day In 2020
He added: "Gift recipients know what they want and they are eager to tell gift givers. There is nothing wrong with sharing that information and there’s nothing wrong with asking for it."
When we choose to get an original present that the recipient does not actually want, it might signal a lack of care. "If a giver gives a gift that isn’t well received, there is a chance that the relationship will be strained. Gifts act as a social lubricant that signals care for another person... but that is undermined when the gift is bad," Galak explained.
It’s Not Write
A fine example of someone slipping through the educational net and destroying the English language on the way through.
Man Tying A Christmas Tree To The Roof, Tied Doors Too
Disinvited To Christmas Because I’m Getting The Booster Shot (I’m Also A Nurse Lol)
I am also a nurse and this happened to me too. Bet you never thought of THIS happening to you when you were a kid and your parents were SO SMART lol
So when you think about it, there are so many things that could go wrong during this special time of the year. Not everyone is able to handle the pressure to create a perfect celebration and still be thankful for the things that happened to us this year. We put so much importance on the vain side of Christmas, we forget to think of our values and priorities.
There Was An Attempt To Take A Cute Christmas Photo
Today, United 328, A Boeing 777-200 Dropped Engine Parts Out Of The Sky
My Expensive "Surprise" Gift For My Husband Being Left On The Porch Like This
As a total stranger, I would stand guard over that with a baseball bat until the proper owners arrived.
American Psychological Association suggests some healthy tips that can help you manage your hopes for this holiday season. An important piece of advice would be setting realistic expectations when it comes to gifts and activities. Don’t try to tick off every single thing on your Christmas to-do list and don’t stress about the little details: "View any missteps as opportunities to exercise your flexibility and resilience. A lopsided tree or a burned brisket won’t ruin your holiday—it will create a family memory."
Christmas Tree On Fire In Kaunas, Lithuania
Man in foreground frantically reading fire extinguisher instructions.
Can You All Confirm For My Wife I'm Not Dumb And It Could Have Happened To Anyone?
The Gift My Brother (HI) Sent Me (AZ) Disappeared From The Postal Tracking System For 26 Days. It Popped Up Today In Chuuk, FSM
Also, remember to take time for yourself. If you’re feeling stressed, find the time to rest and recharge: "Be mindful and focus on the present rather than dwelling on the past or worrying about the future." And most importantly, the holiday season is actually short, so try and keep things in perspective. If you feel overwhelmed with the amount of things you need to do, you will have time to do it after the festivities.
When Your Christmas Tree Just Can’t Make It Until Christmas
That was one thirsty tree. That's called, no water, they killed it.
My Family (Who Don't Have Much Money) Paid For Priority Shipping Weeks Ago To Get Here Before Christmas. My Gift Was My Baby Ornaments. I Got It Today Like This
This Is The Second Time I’ve Had To Quit My Job In Order To See My Family For Christmas, Who I See Once A Year
If Christmas didn’t turn out the way you expected, it’s not the end of the world. Small mistakes are unavoidable and they might seem annoying at first. However, the sooner you realize that these little mishaps are not worth getting upset about, the sooner you can let out a nice laugh and carry on with the celebration.
When Your Dreams Of A White Christmas Don’t Go As Planned
Exhibit A, Kenzie emptying an ENTIRE BAG OF FLOUR everywhere as we were getting ready to decorate cookies last Christmas.
They looked to me and when my reaction decided to embrace the chaos vs anger and stress, we made the best Christmas memories.
It’s Christmas Eve, Another Person Just Left The Office Feeling Sick, I Am The Last Engineer Without Covid-19
This one is from 2020, so maybe their wishes already came true this year.
Load More Replies...Oops, wrote my comment before I saw yours. Mine's almost identical!
Load More Replies...The "left sick" co-workers are snickering and whispering "sucker!" as they leave.
You mean you can still work there when one person gets tested positive? The whole building should be cleared for sterilization.
Time to re-negotiate your employment contract. This is called 'leverage'.
But.... Aren't you all vaccinated? Then you're protected against catching it. Wait.... No, you can still get it but you won't get sick. No, wait.... You. Can still get sick but won't be hospitalized. No.... Wait. You might still end up in the hospital, but you PROBABLY won't die. No... Wait.....
Woman Spent £85 On A "Grinch Visit". He Did His Job Perfectly
Stole One Of These Candies From My Kid’s Christmas Stash, Learned The Hard Way They’re Actually Individually Wrapped Soaps
Elf Socks I Got My Dad For Christmas, When Wearing Pants Just Shows Will Ferrell Crotch
Ordered My Daughter A MacBook Air For Christmas And This Is What FedEx Delivered
I Made A (Fitting) Christmas Ornament And Dropped It Immediately After
Even better. Awkwardly tape it back together, and it will be even more perfect.
I Got A New Coat For Christmas And My Toddler Got Some New Markers
Nashville Explosion On Christmas
Spotted A Xmas Tree Full Of 2021 Wishes And This Was The First I Saw. That Wasn't Very Christmassy
$80 Christmas Gift Applied Directly To My Driveway
Had that happen... tempting to lick the drive!! Just kidding... or am I?
When Your Secret Santa Gift Arrives Broken
Well, There Goes My Christmas
My Wife And I Bought My Father A Personalized Gift For Christmas. The Wording That Came With It Was Not What We Submitted
To Put Christmas Decor In The Attic. I Fell All The Way Through
Who's Ready For Christmas Morning Waffles?
Blursed Christmas Tree
Not The Best Idea To Write A Blog About Christmas Decorations
Once little me and my mom made Grittibänz (traditional Christmas buns shaped like people). When made them dough scarf and everything, cute AF. But they came out burnt and hard as a rock. Ruined. My mom, the genius, had the idea to apply laquer and we decorated them with glitter etc. and turned them into cute Christmas decorations :D Sometimes mistakes make the best things.
This Is What Happens When You Try To Burn A Christmas Tree In A Home Fireplace
My Best Friend’s Company Gave Him Disappointment For Christmas
This Is My Neighbor’s Christmas Tree. He Said It Was The Last One On The Lot
Since Christmas I Have Been Wearing These Noticing How The Right Ear Sounds Lower Than The Left One But Just Brushing It Off
Christmas Eve Feast When You're Working Second Shift In A Korean Academy
My Brother Got Me This For Christmas, And I Don’t Even Fish
Duplicate Gifts = Perfect Marriage
Meat Thermometer Exploded And Shattered Oven Door - Merry Christmas
Had Literally 2 People Over For The Roommate's Birthday Party. They Started Wrestling And Broke My Plant, Christmas Tree, And Blinds
When Christmas Goes Wrong
my mom does thisss it’s fine tho everyone’s a little scatterbrained this time of year
Instead Of My Christmas Gift, Amazon Delivered Me An Industrial Supply Of Single-Ply Toilet Paper
My Sister Attempted To Make A Red Velvet Christmas Tree Cake
He Pretended He Wrote: "Twas The Night Before Christmas" Poem
You literally cannot say you wrote that. WHO HAS NOT HEARD THAT POEM? Plagiarism is bad, but this? Did you think you would get away with that?
My Friend's Kid Was Not A Fan Of Santa This Year. This Was As Close As She Got
Christmas In 2020. Spent The Night Trying To Make Friends
I Guess The Mailman Who Delivers To My Apartment Complex Decided Christmas Should Start Early
Ordered New Kicks For The Teen For Xmas. The Box Arrived With One Shoe In It And They're Sold Out Now
This Mall Is All But Completely Shuttered. I Guess Someone Forgot To Cancel Santa
When You Climb Into The Attic And End Up In The Wall On Christmas Eve And We Gotta Get You Out
That would be a real problem in Europe, where most walls are made of solid brick or concrete.
Went To Open My Chocolates I Got For Christmas
This Wrapping Paper I Bought After Going Shopping Without My Glasses I Thought It Said Merry Christmas
What Was Advertised vs. What I Got For My Niece's Christmas From Walmart
A Christmas Gift. But I Am Not Ready For That Kind Of Commitment
This Was My Dad's Only Christmas Bonus From The Company He's Worked At For Over 20 Years: A $20 Off Coupon For A Frozen Turkey
My mom got a Christmas ornament.
My Company’s “Christmas Bonus”
Some Grinch At FedEx Stole My Son's iPhone 13 Pro Max That I Was Going To Surprise Him On Christmas With
My Girlfriend's Boss Handed This To Her In Her Office Saying, "These Are Being Handed Out From The Company." I'm Not Sure If This Is A Christmas Gift
My Neighbor's Christmas Decorations Today
My Sister's Boyfriend Thought A Rock, From His Backyard, Was A Good Christmas Gift For Her
This Wristband I Got At My Work Christmas Party
I Found Loads Of This All Over The Christmas Tree
Merry Christmas, From Netflix
This Is My Crown. Not Sure What's Worse, That I Don't Have A Dentist Anymore Due To Covid Or That I Probably Won't Be Able To Find A New One In This Holiday Zone
I don't have a joke, but real advice. You can put those back in with denture sealing cream. I've done it myself. It's not permanent, but good enough for now.
Santa Claus Is Not Coming To Town
Bought Our 7-Year-Old A Wii For Christmas Along With Wii Sports. Guess What Just Went Flying Off His Wrist
Krispy Kreme Christmas Donuts
Dog Ate 50 Christmas Cookies
I Tried To Surprise My 7-Year-Old With A Trampoline For Christmas. Missing One Part
The Christmas Chocolates Finally Arrived
Got My Christmas Tree Out Of Storage And The Lid Was Popped Open. No Big Deal, Probably Fine. Found This Lady Under The Tub
"Santa" Aka My Sister, Got My 6-Year-Old Niece The Wrong Stickers For Christmas
I Hope No One Really Wanted Christmas Ham
Parked My Car In The Airport’s Garage During Christmas Break Without Checking The Price
I Was Gifted This Expensive Candle But It Doesn’t Have A Wick
Use a candle warmer. If you really want to, you can even add a wick after the wax is melted by the candle warmer.
I Lost One Of My Christmas Gifts This Year
My GF Just Sent Me This Saying “Safe To Say My Secret Santa Doesn’t Like Me”
My Sister’s Stolen Christmas Gifts
Looks Like I'll Be Giving Firewood To Everyone For Christmas
Merry Christmas Everyone
Ordered $300 Worth Of Christmas Gifts On Amazon (My Partner's Family Makes Amazon Lists For Christmas) And I Got Rubber Bands And Shipping Tape Instead
You cannot sue if a company makes an honest mistake and sends you someone else's order. All you can expect is them to correct their mistake. If you're lucky they will make some kind of goodwill gesture as an apology.
Wife Left Me Right Before Xmas, Then Today My TV Took A Dump
Supposed To Say “We Wish You A Meowy Christmas” And “My True Love Has Four Paws”
Christmas Cat Wanted A Broken Leg From Santa
@Jonathon - the house may be in less than perfect condition, but there's no "poor cat". You know how much it must have cost his humans to get treatment for his poor, tiny leg? I've known people who wouldn't even consider spending the money. These people love their kitty more than they would love new carpeting. Be kinder next time.
My Aunt Forgot I Existed (Yet Remembered My Brother-In-Law Who Has Only Been In The Family For A Year), So I Had To Add My Own Name To The Christmas Card
Thanks for the red marker on it😂 makes them know you are angry.
My Municipality's Attempt On Designing A Christmas Tree
Maybe if it had a star it could pass as a tree? Right now it kind of just looks like a utility tent.
Gift Came Embedded Inside A Bucket Of Concrete
Shoutout To FedEx For Apparently Drop Kicking My Family Christmas Gift
Truck Got Stolen Just Before Christmas. Thief Was Living In It For 3 Days Before He Got Busted
Ordered An Apple Watch For My Sister For Christmas
Somewhere between being shipped and being delivered to her someone opened the package, took the watch and strap, then sealed the whole thing back up.
Nailed My Christmas Donuts
My Mom Asked Me To Check Why The Christmas Lights Weren't Working. Looks Like We Have A Grinch In The Neighborhood
One year I had a squirrel that would chew through the outdoor Christmas lights…replace the string…chewy would appear. Gave up until he moved to a new tree.
My Fake Christmas Tree Is Like The Real Thing. It Sheds A Lot Of Needles
In a few Christmases you'll just have the iron rods which you spray silver, thus creating the most trendy non shedding Christmas tree for years to come.
The $70, 7ft Cat Post You Bought Him For Christmas vs. The Box His Food Comes In
How Do You Spell Christmas?
My MIL Got My Wife A Kate Spade Purse For Christmas And Then Accidentally Backed Over It After It Was Delivered
Family Tradition That We Only Get Donuts On July 4th And On Christmas Eve-Eve. Here’s The Chocolate “Filled” Donut I Waited Almost 6 Months To Enjoy
Went To Go See Family On Christmas And Our Car Got Rear-Ended
Someone had too much nog, not enough egg. I hope no one was injured.
Got Brand New Sheets For Christmas And Put Them On For The First Time Yesterday. Was Doing Homework And Dropped A Bright Pink Pen Right In The Middle Of It
Soak the stain in milk overnight, then launder. Alternatively, tie dye.
Was Really Excited To Use My New Mortar And Pestle. Merry Christmas
Expectation vs. Reality, Merry Christmas
Nothing Like Getting Something You Can’t Eat For Christmas. I Have Braces
I Ordered Pants For Christmas From Nordstrom This Is How They Come In
The One Christmas Present I Got This Year Turned Out To Be A Misprint Of Samin Nosrat’s Salt Fat Acid Heat. Half The Pages In The Book Are Just Repeating
Christmas Tree Got Into The Eggnog
A Tree Came Through The Roof At 11 Pm Last Night During A Steady Rain With Massive Wind Gusts
Naturally, this happened just as we started getting ready for the kids’ Christmas morning. ‘Twas a very late night.
The Guy At IKEA Who I Bought The Christmas Tree From Told Me It Didn't Shed
Spent The Whole Day Preparing The Bird For Dinner On Christmas Eve. My Dad Watched It While I Walked The Dog. Came Back To This
Christmas Cookies "Baked For Christmas". Expires In October
Ginger Cookie Christmas Fail
My Mum Ordered Me The Legend Of Zelda 30th Anniversary Game And Watch For Christmas But She Got This Instead
My elderly mother fell into one of those traps. It was a "Get ONE of these brilliant games for only $40" Then it listed things like Legend of Zelda and a whole bunch of other stuff, and in s small print at the bottom it lists this useless little game, and guess what everybody ended up with?
The New Owners Decided That We Don't Get Christmas Eve Off After It's Been Promised For Weeks
My Lovely Back Windshield That Shattered On Christmas Day
Sister In Laws Car Was Stolen Christmas Day Found Totaled With A Stolen Gun In Vehicle
Guess The Christmas Decor Box Got A Little Warm
This happened to me here in Florida. My snowball candles were all melted into one lumpy mass
My Parents' Foster Dog Got To My Stocking That I've Had For 27 Years. Happy Holidays To Me
This Christmas Calendar My Parents Purchased For My Kids
My Husband Asks Me To Wrap My Own Christmas Gifts Every Year
I do the same thing. Otherwise it looks like it was wrapped by a blind tyranosaurus who was having a seizure.
Whole Family Got Covid So We Can't Go Out To Do Grocery, So I Order This Online Almost The Same Size As My Fist
Oh well, on the bright side still have ham for Christmas!
Decided To Go To My Town’s Festive Christmas Market Today
After Learning That I'm Not Being Paid In Time For Christmas, I Lost Concentration And Smash Both My Lens And Camera. My Only Source Of Income
camera insurance would have been an idea for your only source of income tools.
A Christmas Morning Avalanche Left Four Foot Of Snow Inside Of The Belleayre Mountain Ski Lodge In NY
This Is How The Office Christmas Tree Was Plugged In
Someone was making sure that the business would be closed from Christmas to New Year.
Tried To Make Baby Yoda Cookies Last Christmas
Spent 30$ On Matching Christmas PJs And This Is What I Got
Christmas Decorations
Festive
Got My Daughter Her First Xmas Tree. Might Have Forgotten To Measure
Ruining Christmas
Dear Santa, Can I Please Have “My Favorite Mug” For Xmas? Thanks
Capacitor Short-Circuited And Burned Up, Ruining My Graphics Card On The First Day Of Christmas Break. Good-Bye, Holliday Gaming Plans
Found This Guy On The Last Round Of A Batch Of Pancakes I Made For Christmas Brunch
Lost The Crown Off My Front Right Teeth, On A Sunday, On Christmas Week, In The Middle Of A Pandemic
These Christmas Kit Kats. The Design Doesn't Let You Break Them, I Had To Eat Them Like A Neanderthal
I Tried Redeeming One Of The Gift Cards My Best Friend Got Me For Christmas And It Seems Like The Cashier Didn't Realize It Wasn’t Activated
It may have been activated but swapped out with an empty one by the cashier. Or your friend isn't really your friend. Or they are too embarrassed to say they couldn't afford to get you something
This Is What I Get For Leaving Christmas Cards To The Last Minute
Got Home To Find My Downstairs Neighbor Put Up Some Great Festive Lights Today. I Was On Board Until I Saw What They Looked Like Through My Bedroom Window
If they draw their curtains all the way down they won't even notice them. But doing that would deprive them of another opportunity to be offended.
Well There Goes My Christmas
I keep seeing this on BP and I still think it's a pregnancy test for a long moment. Glad to know there's still some part of my brain not inundated with Covid.
I Bought My Kid A Gunship For Christmas, But I Just Broke A Critical Piece Right In Front
Merry Christmas Eve To Me
So many things go wrong. Let's hope that no matter what, your holidays have a little bit of love and laughter in them, wherever you are.
Hope everyone's had a happy Christmas. Just thought I'd share something I heard on the radio the other day. A seven-year-old boy called into the show with his mother, he was stuck at home with covid (I'm not even ill!) and couldn't see his grandparents for Christmas. When the presenter asked him what he wanted for Christmas, this kid says 'I don't really know this year, I've got everything I need already'. Cutest thing ever :)
To all Pandas, A lovely, healthy Christmas and New Year. May you be with your loved ones in harmony and peace. 20211224_1...052afa.jpg
I hope everyone here has a Happy Holiday this year!
Some of these aren't really unfortunate so much as negligent or even actively stupid.
So many things go wrong. Let's hope that no matter what, your holidays have a little bit of love and laughter in them, wherever you are.
Hope everyone's had a happy Christmas. Just thought I'd share something I heard on the radio the other day. A seven-year-old boy called into the show with his mother, he was stuck at home with covid (I'm not even ill!) and couldn't see his grandparents for Christmas. When the presenter asked him what he wanted for Christmas, this kid says 'I don't really know this year, I've got everything I need already'. Cutest thing ever :)
To all Pandas, A lovely, healthy Christmas and New Year. May you be with your loved ones in harmony and peace. 20211224_1...052afa.jpg
I hope everyone here has a Happy Holiday this year!
Some of these aren't really unfortunate so much as negligent or even actively stupid.