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
Thank F##k there was no internet in the Fifties when my mum and dad followed advice and got me vaccinated for Polio and the like. Oh, that's what everyone did, because they believed the experts, not some idiot who read something, somewhere.
It's also because in the fifties people knew about dying from common diseases
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Whenever I read something like this, I'm eternally grateful I don't have any Covidots in my family. Many people aren't so lucky!
My cat and I are spending Christmas together because I have been unable to get the booster until mid January. I am healthy and have been COVID free, but I'm not comfortable with possible transmission when I could have it and not show any symptoms. Not gonna expose anybody and am taking all the precautions, including masks. Couldn't spend much on sending gifts out this year but I did my best to send at least a little something. I feel my decision is a gift that keeps on giving.
You have the best gift anyone could. Thanks for thinking of others. I got the booster about late November. Still avoiding people as much as I can, because I have some medical issues that could make it more likely to kill me. Thanks for doing the kind and smart thing
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"Don't come if you get vaccinated" is so stupid it is the precise opposite of the sensible reaction to have.
Relative : yeah I got covid!! Everything taste burnt now but I have natural antibodies! Me: yeah I got the vaccine! I didn’t get covid! Everything taste great ! :) I’ll take my chances :)
I get frustrated with all the "natural antibody" stuff. I've heard people say if the vaccine is so good why do you need boosters. Well, they'll need to keep catching it if they want to keep their "natural" immunity because it was discovered fairly early on that natural immunity started to wane after about 6 months after having covid. It's not the protection they think it is.
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Seriously do not understand why people are so scared of the vaccine. It's like "Mmm, I can have a quick jab that will hopefully stop me from dying of a deadly virus OR I could be a selfish tw*t and not have it"...
A lot of them aren't actually scared. They just choose to make everything about politics and are fatally contrarian.
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Family is usually the most ridiculously stressful part of the holidays.
Anyone in healthcare who buys into bullshit anti ax or anything else similar should immediately lose their license and be remanded to work in the mines until their death
You'll never be able to talk sense into the covidiots, so just kick back and wait for natural selection to do its thing and wipe out the dumb 'MURICA! genes. You can't fix stupid, but nature can.
All this disinformation is some of the most ridiculous babble I have ever heard in my 54 years of existence. It shouldn't surprise that people had more common sense, and intelligence in 1918 during influenza epidemic that killed fifty million people.
That's a damn shame. I'd understand it more if she WASN'T getting the vaccine
It's literally my most favorite thing when ppl like this die of Covid.
Wow I dont get it. I dont judge ppl either way, whether they get vaxxed or not, but this post just defies logic. There is no reason given for not wanting this vaxxed nurse in their home other than she "doesn't need it," she'll "regret it," she needs to give her "body a break" ?? So what is the problem having this lady in your home?? How is she endangering you or your family members? I'm really puzzled by this.
It's puzzling because it makes no sense to a logical mind.
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Just like Kim Kardashian's asscheeks after she dies.
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I told my mom I was going to get the vaccine, even though I just had covid, because I got so sick I ended up in the hospital. She gave me a big stack of paperwork on how the vaccine would KILL me. She believes all the worst conspiracy theories and her "experts" who are all discredited crackpots are just martyrs who are being ostracized for telling the "truth".
@Leah Helbig. 1st, you didn't get his name correct, 2nd he wouldn't have said that. When he invented the polio vaccine polio was basically at pandemic level. He pushed for maximum vaccine administration as it was the only way to beat the disease. During a pandemic is when it is most important to get a vaccine if it is available. No, the vaccine is not what is causing varients. There were already several mutations when the vaccine was first released. A vaccine Only stops the spread when enough people take the vaccine so that you can reach herd immunity. No vaccine, including the polio vaccine, is 100% effective. Polio is virtually non existent in 1st world nations but still exists in countries where medical care is lacking in some areas and vaccination rates are low. I do agree that there are some "theories", aka conspiracy theories, that are crazy but those are the ones being pushed by political parties and groups like Qanon who reject science in favor of "old wives tails"
I told my kids that after this Xmas, no one is allowed to visit if they aren’t vaccinated
I don’t understand this logic. Even if the vaccine doesn’t work- even if it’s poison, do you really think it’s going to mess you up for life?! The body is incredibly adaptive. It’s dealing with much bigger threats on a daily basis than a tiny shot. People have gotten absolutely stupid about the simplest thing.
My fully vaccinated friend's' family won't take the shot because they are Uber religious and heard that aborted babies are used.(Many other meds are tested this way too.) So her family asked her isolate for 14 days to make sure she can't spread it to them. I know you can spread it with the vac but they to could pass it too. They are so militant about it--wanting her to sign a contract, etc.!) She's spending Christmas with neighbors instead of her kids and grandkids.people be crazy!!!
Seeing the extensive ignorance that has invaded BP is killing the small hope I had for us.
There are stupid people on both sides. I believe in vaccines and i have all my shots. What i cannot wrap my head around is forcing people to take it. If i am forced to inject something in my body i am not comfortable with then you better also pay my family a billion dollars if something bad happens to me. Fair deal.
There are so many reasons, but I will give you one, concrete, irrefutable reason why people are completely fed-up with people who won't get vaccinated. Most all of the serious infections, which are almost all unvaccinated people, are clogging up hospitals so badly, and for so long, that other people who are sick with various other illnesses, aren't being able to be treated in a safe and timely manner. It's their willful ignorance and selfishness, and complete lack of care or concern for their fellow human beings that is the problem.
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It isn't stupid to not want your family members to give you a disease that could potentially kill you, Briana. Do you understand how viruses work???
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You get down voted and flagged because you are disseminating harmful misinformation. Follow the science and you will see that it proves vaccines work to reduce severe illness, hospitalizations and death. Yes, Omicron is infecting vaccinated people. That's because it mutated an ability to evade certain immune system functions. Even so, vaccines are still working with this variant. As long as there is a large enough pool of unvaccinated people, the coronavirus will continue to mutate. And before you ask, I know what I'm talking about because of the following: 1) I read the scientific papers coming out on this virus; 2) I studied for and worked on infectious disease research for years; and 3) I don't believe the quacks that make claims without solid evidence or basic understanding of the science behind epidemiology, virology or vaccine development.
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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
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
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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.
