ADVERTISEMENT

Gift giving is such an important part of the holiday season (thanks, capitalist society!) that it’s basically a blessing and a curse at the same time. As much joy as it was supposed to give, it often stresses us out to the point of a festive burnout. And instead of recharging our batteries, we fail the endurance test, numbing all this anxiety with one too many Cosmos.

Or, you just don’t take it seriously. In fact, there are people who refuse to play the safe card when giving gifts altogether as they take the absurdity to a whole new level. The result is some of the most hilarious Christmas gifts you’ve seen and some are so ingenious, it’s plain awesome. This time, Bored Panda combined a list of the things Santas-turned-trolls brought home this Christmas, so scroll down for your ultimate amusement.

Don’t forget to check out our previous posts with the funniest gifts here, here, and here. And if I were you, I’d get my notes ready⁠—you never know when you're gonna need a new Christmas gift idea. Oh, in fact, you do⁠—in 363 days.

#1

For Christmas This Year, My 97-Year-Old Grammy Gave Us A Calendar With Photoshopped Pictures Of Herself For Each Month

For Christmas This Year, My 97-Year-Old Grammy Gave Us A Calendar With Photoshopped Pictures Of Herself For Each Month

FireRetrall Report

#3

The Way He Looks At Her

The Way He Looks At Her

Discipline__Daddy Report

After being deprived of Christmas last year, with many people spending the holidays in their small social bubbles without their closest family members due to the worldwide pandemic, this year was a catch-up we were all looking forward to. The sheer joy of being able to hug your loved ones you haven’t seen for a long time is something that made it worth the wait.

Morgan Cue, the representative of Moonpig, shared a couple of insights with Bored Panda about how people celebrated Christmas this year. Because the pandemic put the world's Christmas spirit to the test, it became clear that nothing can ruin the long traditions of how we celebrate it. “Many individuals are now determined to celebrate the festive season and make up for lost time,” Morgan said.

#4

A+ Parent

A+ Parent

Sommers_DJ Report

Add photo comments
POST
oaklandcami avatar
ForgotMyPWSendHelp
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The thought is nice, but alcohol isn't a good gift unless you know the person well enough to know they drink and will appreciate it. Otherwise, it could be a trigger for someone in recovery, especially if they have any trouble dealing with holidays.

alexandralewis avatar
Alex Luiz
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As a teacher in the UK, it is very normal to receive alcohol. For some reason parents assume we all drink heavily. Any teacher who would struggle with this will have some kind of arrangement in place brought about by years of practice.

Load More Replies...
paulamarowsky avatar
Paula Marowsky
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Tell you hate your child without saying you truly despise and hate them

paradise384 avatar
Jessica Macklemoore
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's fantastic and totally something I'd do. Now I know a ton of teachers and yea most or many of them are stressed as hell and drink kinda a lot so they would love this but alcohol isnt really the best gift 4 a group of people you dont know well cuz u run the real risk of that being a worthless gift 2 some of them. What if the person is a recovering alcoholic or just doesnt drink? I dunno, id be really worried about giving alcohol 2 someone who may be trying 2 quit or is in recovery.

vickyz avatar
Vicky Z
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't need a reason to drink but this is very welcome and hilarious

imogenecargeaux avatar
Imogene Cargeaux
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is funny af. But make sure the people you're gifting alcohol too aren't in recovery. N if you're not sure, don't risk it. Just be mindful of this, that's all I'm trying to say. Im a recovering addict n I can't tell you how many times people gift me bottles of Jack for my bday/Xmas. Even though I've been in recovery for over 9yrs, I'm very vocal/open about it. I don't mind if others drink around me. But I do NOT keep alcohol in my home. I used opiates n had an intense love for whiskey, alcohol wasn't my DOC but it was a huge trigger. I'd have a few shots n then immediately wanna get high.. so I had to cut it all out to stay away from hard s**t.. but apparently ppl either think it's funny, they don't listen to me when I say I don't/can't drink (despite them being in my family n visiting me in rehab/knowing my past) or they just don't give a s**t n don't care to put thought into a real gift (or just not get me one at all which would be better!) that won't trigger me.

tbhinsley avatar
Tina B
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These people are not your friends! They seem to want you off the wagon.

Load More Replies...
camaroaustin avatar
Keisha
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's clever as heck but I can't imagine giving my kids teacher wine as a gift. I would think it would be frowned upon by the administration.

blbrightonoswin_1 avatar
Brian Bennett
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Heck of a lot better than what i used to give my teacher in grade school "Evening in Paris" perfume - Yuck. Sorry teach!

faithhurst-bilinski avatar
Faith Hurst-Bilinski
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've never received alcohol as a teacher gift. I did get a set of beer glasses that are very pretty.

cohenhowell avatar
tbhinsley avatar
Tina B
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

@ Otter and Imogene. You are not everyone else. No one else is you. Spouse is 17 years recovery. Drank whiskey to black out almost every night. At first I didn't keep any alcohol in the house. Now I keep wine, rum, vodka, several mixers. He could care less. They don't trigger him. Nothing does. He won't ever drink again unless he's ready to die. "That's not how the addicts brain works".... They all work differently. Frankly if a gift of wine triggers someone, then it wasn't the "gift if wine" that was the problem.

Load More Replies...
lilroy4202002 avatar
Rory Klecha
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That poor kid proly got arrested by the school resource tyrants for bring that tho

zanoni608 avatar
Patti Vance
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

actually, i was planning on doing this in the spring of 2020 when the kid graduated from high school. however, school was closed down in march so that was that.

networknate avatar
NetworkNate
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This picture has been used over the last few years. This isn't anything new

bumblebee_4 avatar
bumble bee
Community Member
2 years ago

This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

So you bought wine that was manufactured by a legitimate business, removed their label and placed your own? Why not buy a car, clothes, even a movie, and remove the legal name to place your own on it. Not legal by a long shot

brittany-hurley avatar
View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
ADVERTISEMENT
#6

My Grandma Said She Only Got Me Pizza For Christmas

My Grandma Said She Only Got Me Pizza For Christmas

Creepercraft110 Report

Moonpig has recently done an illuminating study into what Christmas traditions are the most popular in 2021. The data collected in this study was based on a survey on Christmas preparation time. The survey took place in October 2021 and questioned 1,007 UK adults. “Whether your favorite Christmas film is Elf, Home Alone or the Grinch, Christmas movies have found their place as a Christmas tradition, with 17% of respondents looking forward to grabbing the popcorn and getting cosy on the sofa this year,” Morgan said.

Meanwhile, the most prevalent festive traditions are somewhat expected⁠—spending time with family (28%) and eating Christmas dinner (25%). However, people seem to have become less excited with age-old traditions like putting a pie out for Father Christmas (4%) and kissing under the mistletoe (2%).

#7

For Christmas, My Mom Got My Dog And I Matching Pajamas

For Christmas, My Mom Got My Dog And I Matching Pajamas

Tenten32321 Report

#8

My Niece Told Me This Was Her Favorite Christmas Present

My Niece Told Me This Was Her Favorite Christmas Present

badboygargar Report

Add photo comments
POST
kaching12 avatar
Yort
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I didn’t know that about tequila! Can I buy this book even though I don’t know this guy?

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
ADVERTISEMENT
#9

One Of My Best Friends Just Gave Me This Blanket For Christmas. I Had To Take A Picture With The Featured Star

One Of My Best Friends Just Gave Me This Blanket For Christmas. I Had To Take A Picture With The Featured Star

got_the_ging Report

Add photo comments
POST
amylee3531 avatar
Amy Stone-Chandler
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Do NOT take psychedelics with this blanket! Might want to lay off kitties catnip too 😆

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#10

Last Year I Forgot To Get Batteries For My Niece’s Toy So This Year She Got Me This

Last Year I Forgot To Get Batteries For My Niece’s Toy So This Year She Got Me This

panoparker Report

#11

I Made These Ornaments For All The Members Of My Family For Christmas. Merry Plaguemas

I Made These Ornaments For All The Members Of My Family For Christmas. Merry Plaguemas

TheAntiGhost Report

ADVERTISEMENT
#12

My Wife Is Way Too Amused At My Sister's Gift To Me

My Wife Is Way Too Amused At My Sister's Gift To Me

TheIndulgery Report

#13

I Turned A Picture Of My Labrador Pooping Into A Puzzle, Gave It To My Dad For Christmas As A White Elephant Gift

I Turned A Picture Of My Labrador Pooping Into A Puzzle, Gave It To My Dad For Christmas As A White Elephant Gift

He put it together, framed it, and gave it back to me. That’s what Christmas is all about.

RPerkins2 Report

Add photo comments
POST
carolyngerbrands avatar
Caro Caro
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hahaha brilliant. He gave it back framed and all. So funny.

View more commentsArrow down menu
#14

My Brother Got Our Mammy This Toilet Brush For Christmas. It Was By Far Her Favorite Present

My Brother Got Our Mammy This Toilet Brush For Christmas. It Was By Far Her Favorite Present

munkijunk Report

#15

Shirtception - My Favorite Gift Every Year From My Brother. We’re Now At Level 8

Shirtception - My Favorite Gift Every Year From My Brother. We’re Now At Level 8

GeorgieWashington Report

#17

My Brother Collects “Action Figures”, I’m Going To Surprise Him For Christmas With This Work Of Art

My Brother Collects “Action Figures”, I’m Going To Surprise Him For Christmas With This Work Of Art

MudButtMcGee Report

#18

My Wife Accidentally Called Wrapping Paper “Rapper Paper” In The Car The Other Day. I Understood The Assignment

My Wife Accidentally Called Wrapping Paper “Rapper Paper” In The Car The Other Day. I Understood The Assignment

orbdep Report

#19

Christmas Card For My Girlfriend, She Wasn't Impressed

Christmas Card For My Girlfriend, She Wasn't Impressed

Grnwd Report

#20

I Asked My Husband To Take On Some Christmas Cards This Year. My Sister Just Sent Me This Picture Of What He Wrote

I Asked My Husband To Take On Some Christmas Cards This Year. My Sister Just Sent Me This Picture Of What He Wrote

sorrygordon Report

#21

My Future Mother-In-Law Made Me This Shirt For Christmas. I Love It. Even Has A Pocket

My Future Mother-In-Law Made Me This Shirt For Christmas. I Love It. Even Has A Pocket

lingering_POO Report

ADVERTISEMENT
#22

Oliver Got A Christmas Gift

Oliver Got A Christmas Gift

cfatt Report

#23

Apparently, I Said I Wanted An Ugly Christmas Sweater And I Completely Forgot That I Said It. But My Sister Remembered, And She Got Me One, And I Have To Smile

Apparently, I Said I Wanted An Ugly Christmas Sweater And I Completely Forgot That I Said It. But My Sister Remembered, And She Got Me One, And I Have To Smile

DoYuNoDaWae6321 Report

#24

My Mom Got Me Super Mario Sheets For Christmas

My Mom Got Me Super Mario Sheets For Christmas

I'm 22 and have been living in my own apartment for 4 years, so I looked confused and disappointed. She said "What? It's not like anyone else is going to see your sheets" and now I don't know if that was ignorance, an insult or innocence...

JohnnyCenter Report

Add photo comments
POST
jodiflatt avatar
Walking On Sunshine
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Honey, when I was 45 years old I found a pair of king size Kermit the frog sheets, brand new, at a garage sale for five dollars. You bet your sweet bippy I took them home!

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#25

Christmas Present From The Brother-In-Law Who Is A Fabricator. There Is No Trick, It Doesn’t Come Out

Christmas Present From The Brother-In-Law Who Is A Fabricator. There Is No Trick, It Doesn’t Come Out

2manybogeys Report

#26

My Parents Got My Cardboard Cutout Tonight, For My First Christmas Away From Home

My Parents Got My Cardboard Cutout Tonight, For My First Christmas Away From Home

I work in COVID facilities in dementia care. I'm not even an hour from them but it feels like light-years.

scout610 Report

Add photo comments
POST
cshikany avatar
Poultry Geist
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looks great ! I would hope if someone made a cardboard cutout of me it would be this great !

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#27

I Was Gifted 5 Pounds Of Unshelled Pistachios For Christmas

I Was Gifted 5 Pounds Of Unshelled Pistachios For Christmas

imyellingloudly Report

#28

We Exchanged Mugs For Christmas And Got Our Friend One With A Meme She Made Of Her Husband

We Exchanged Mugs For Christmas And Got Our Friend One With A Meme She Made Of Her Husband

AdriftAlchemist Report

#29

I Just Found The Perfect Christmas Present For My Husband. He’s Going To Hate It

I Just Found The Perfect Christmas Present For My Husband. He’s Going To Hate It

I always pester my husband to eat bananas for his leg cramps. I tried to get him to eat one last night when he was watching Netflix. He was already irritated as every movie suggestion starred Nicholas Cage and he doesn’t like him. 

seriphae Report

Add photo comments
POST
an-gu avatar
Anna Banana
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So I googled it and it's an actual thing. I feel personally insulted.

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
ADVERTISEMENT
See Also on Bored Panda
#30

I Recently Told My GF About My Love For '80s Glam Shots. I Wasn't Prepared For Her Christmas Gift

I Recently Told My GF About My Love For '80s Glam Shots. I Wasn't Prepared For Her Christmas Gift

TheKurtschatorium Report

#31

We Celebrated Xmas Late. This Was My Gift From My Brother. He Really Does Get Me

We Celebrated Xmas Late. This Was My Gift From My Brother. He Really Does Get Me

Volitile_Star330 Report

#32

My Husband Posing With The Pillow I Had Made For Him Of Our Cat For Christmas

My Husband Posing With The Pillow I Had Made For Him Of Our Cat For Christmas

metalmolly Report

#33

Friend Of Mine Is A Welder, Here's His Present For His Boss

Friend Of Mine Is A Welder, Here's His Present For His Boss

R4N63R Report

#34

One Of My Husband's Gifts Wasn't Going To Ship On Time So I Improvised On The Delivery

One Of My Husband's Gifts Wasn't Going To Ship On Time So I Improvised On The Delivery

PeaterEater Report

#35

My Daughter Gave My Son A Signed Picture Of Herself For Christmas

My Daughter Gave My Son A Signed Picture Of Herself For Christmas

Nomad-Rambler Report

Add photo comments
POST
gclayton025 avatar
olx
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

she looks like one of my friends from my first primary school. 100% iconic lol.

View more commentsArrow down menu
#36

Some Of You Out There May Recall That In 2016 I Played An Excellent Christmas Prank On My Long-Suffering Dad. It Worked A Treat

Some Of You Out There May Recall That In 2016 I Played An Excellent Christmas Prank On My Long-Suffering Dad. It Worked A Treat

mcjude Report

#37

Years Ago, My Sister And Mom Started An “Ugly Ornament” Exchange Each Xmas

Years Ago, My Sister And Mom Started An “Ugly Ornament” Exchange Each Xmas

They’d try to find the ugliest ornaments they could and give one to each other. It’s been hysterical to see what they come up with each year. I present to you a thread... starting with a TV Dinner.

juliamordaunt Report

#38

This Has Appeared Under The Christmas Tree

This Has Appeared Under The Christmas Tree

CatsLovingCats Report

ADVERTISEMENT
See Also on Bored Panda
#39

I Made My Own Christmas Cards This Year. Thought I'd Get To The Point

I Made My Own Christmas Cards This Year. Thought I'd Get To The Point

callmescotty Report

#40

I Once Implied That I Like Subway. Everyone I Know Got Me One Of These For Xmas. I Now Have $250 Worth

I Once Implied That I Like Subway. Everyone I Know Got Me One Of These For Xmas. I Now Have $250 Worth

MethylMercury Report

#41

Gift Of "Cold Hard Cash"

Gift Of "Cold Hard Cash"

ButLikeaCoolMom Report

#42

I Bought This From Goodwill For $1 And Definitely Saving It To Gift My Brother On X-Mas

I Bought This From Goodwill For $1 And Definitely Saving It To Gift My Brother On X-Mas

marmaladejar Report

#43

I Made These For My Man The First Year We Were Together For Christmas

I Made These For My Man The First Year We Were Together For Christmas

Iibii Report

#44

Started Wrapping Christmas Presents Early This Year. Thought You All Would Enjoy

Started Wrapping Christmas Presents Early This Year. Thought You All Would Enjoy

Ahnte Report

#45

My Wife Asked For Christmas Presents Under 2 Euro

My Wife Asked For Christmas Presents Under 2 Euro

g_ownt Report

Add photo comments
POST
bp_10 avatar
WilvanderHeijden
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Most of the shops won't even accept 1 and 2 eurocent coins any more. Even 400 coins have a value under 2 Euros.

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#46

As A New(Ish) Homeowner, I Asked My Parents For Some Yard Equipment For Christmas. They Had Me Guessing About This One All The Way Until The End

As A New(Ish) Homeowner, I Asked My Parents For Some Yard Equipment For Christmas. They Had Me Guessing About This One All The Way Until The End

taylor5479 Report

Add photo comments
POST
enette7 avatar
Annette McCoy
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looks like wrapping paper. It just happens to be on a wheelbarrow.

View more commentsArrow down menu
#47

My Brother-In-Law And I Each Got Each Other Adidas Tracksuits For Christmas

My Brother-In-Law And I Each Got Each Other Adidas Tracksuits For Christmas

daddjokes Report

#48

Best Christmas Gift Ever

Best Christmas Gift Ever

just_some_dude05 Report

See Also on Bored Panda
#49

I Had An Iasip Blanket Made For My Husband For Christmas It Was Delivered Today And I Am Obsessed With How It Came Out

I Had An Iasip Blanket Made For My Husband For Christmas It Was Delivered Today And I Am Obsessed With How It Came Out

WalterTheHedgehog Report

#50

Husband Asked For A Mousepad For Christmas. So Got Him One With My Face Put In Images, Think It Turned Out Nice

Husband Asked For A Mousepad For Christmas. So Got Him One With My Face Put In Images, Think It Turned Out Nice

db05820p Report

#51

My Dad's Retirement Gift After 25+ Years With His Company

My Dad's Retirement Gift After 25+ Years With His Company

funwithfeces420 Report

Add photo comments
POST

Note: this post originally had 113 images. It’s been shortened to the top 51 images based on user votes.