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30 Hilarious Christmas Fails
We hope you had a pleasant Christmas and a wonderful holiday season! But sometimes, no matter how hard we try, the holidays can end up being slightly disappointing. Because they don’t live up to our Christmas spirit expectations. Or the hype. Whether you’ve got the holiday blues or just need a good old dose of humor, we’ve got you covered.
Bored Panda compiled this mega-list of the very best Christmas fails and funny accidents that are sure to improve your mood and get your spirits up. After all, there’s nothing like a bit of laughter, and comparing your own funny fails to that of others to help you realize life isn’t as bad as it might seem.
So grab yourself a cup of hot choccy and some gingerbread cookies and start scrolling. Upvote the funny photos that you've liked the best and let us know in the comments why you liked them. Oh, and be sure to spread some Christmas time joy around by sharing this post with your loved ones if you think they’ll enjoy it. Bored Panda spoke with Joshua Becker, creator of Becoming Minimalist, about managing expectations during the holidays, talking with children about the importance of giving vs. the importance of Christmas presents, as well as how to make sure that you're not disappointed celebrating the New Year. Scroll down for the full in-depth interview.
We know you love Christmas fails, so when you’re done with this list, check out our previous one from the year before right here. It’s got some more great stuff that you’re bound to enjoy - from inappropriate Christmas decorations to hilarious gift fails.
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#1
Not Only Did Grandpa Already Have This Shirt, He Was Wearing It When He Unwrapped It
Emerald Joanna 6 years ago
Ok I am still calling that a win cos if he's wearing the same shirt then you know he likes it!!
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#2
Gift I Received. Wrapped In A Such A Way That It Appears As If Linus And Patty Are Getting It On In Front Of Marcie
#3
Merry Christmas, Mom
#4
Grandma Likes To Get Us Puzzles For Christmas. She Thought It Was An Elf
#5
We Left Some Christmas Decorations Out In The Driveway Last Night Which I Just Remembered When I Turned On My Car This Morning. I Just About Crapped My Pants
#6
My Wife And I Have A Tradition Of Picking Out The Ugliest Tree At The Tree Farm. This Year We Hit A Grand Slam
Demonic Darkness 6 years ago
That's honestly a nice tradition. Poor tree doesn't get left out.
#7
When The Christmas Card Photo Shoot With The Sheep Goes Wrong
#8
Went To The Office Holiday Party. Didn't Know Corporate Was Going To Be There
#9
When Your Parents Wrap Your Presents Last Minute
#10
These Ho Ho Ho's On Wrapping Paper Are Confetti. There Are 1000 Little Ho’s All Over My House, There Are Ho’s On My Kids, There Will Be Ho’s Forever
#11
My Dad Made Me These "Decorative Trees" In His Workshop For Christmas
#12
Tom's 1st Christmas
#13
My Cousin Was *wrapping Presents
#14
Merry Christmas!
#15
When You Have Your Kid Paint Wrapping Paper But It Ends Up Looking Like You Murdered The UPS Guy And Stole His Packages
#16
Those "Reindeer"
#17
I Put A Christmas Story Lamp In My Front Window And Not One Of My Neighbors Recognized It. Several Have Stopped To Ask Why I Have A “Weird, Gross Leg” On Display
#18
Isnt That Called Arson?
#19
My Cat Got Stuck In The Wall On Christmas Day
The basement kitchenette ceiling was left open when it was built a few months ago so he climbed onto the cupboards and into the ceiling before falling into the wall.
This was at my mom's house and he was stuck for about 2 hours while we tried to figure out his exact location and cut a hole to release him. He is perfectly fine and even tried to go back in the hole!
#20
My Cousin Got A Drone For Christmas
#21
The Disappointment In My Face After Getting The Same Shirt I'm Wearing For Christmas When I Was 11
#22
This Basically Sums Up Traveling With Our Toddler. Merry Christmas
#23
Merry Christmas Everyone
#24
My Boyfriend Said He Made Holiday Cookies
#25
Buddy At Work Secret Santa Party Legit Just Got Gifted The Same Shirt He Is Wearing
#26
I Used Chocolate Bells Instead Of Kisses. Is It Me Or Did I Just Make Christmas B***s?
Demonic Darkness 6 years ago
Oh thank God they censored b**bs. Can't have anyone seeing those!
#27
This Is How Well Our Christmas Card Photoshoot Is Going
#28
Brother And His Boyfriend, Maybe?
#29
Christmas Ice Marbles Expectations vs. Reality
#30
Marry Christmas!
#31
My Mom Is Struggling To Comprehend Secret Santa
#32
“No Kids It’s Not Santa Just Uncle Jeff Trying To Get The Damn Tree"
#33
Merry Xmas From My Family To Yours
#34
"I Don't Feel Like Messing With The Whole Tree, I'll Just Do One Of Those Wall Trees I Saw On The Internet"
#35
To Cook A Christmas Turkey
#36
This Church Ad
#37
My Neighbors Christmas Spirit Is Bigger Than His Door
#38
How My Neighbor's Christmas Decorations Are Connected
#39
Spent Hours Making These Cupcakes And My Aunt Put Them In The Oven So They Were Out Of The Way, Yet The Oven Was On And They Melted
#40
Our Stab At A Crescent Roll Christmas Tree. Pretty Sure It Looks Like A Dinosaur
#41
Trying To Watch My Kids Christmas Concert
I love Foxxy 6 years ago
Many schools near where I live do not allow this due to privacy and safety reasons. Whilst it does suck at times not being able to have photos or videos of something your child is involved in, I do understand why. Especially with people putting everything in social media.
#42
Closing The Oven Door With Your Foot Whilst Cooking Christmas Dinner
#43
I Lost A Bet Tonight. I Bet My Wife The Tree Would Be Up 6 Hours Before The Cats Demolished It. They Waited For 7 Hours. Clean Up At 2 Am
#44
A Friend Of Mine Just Sent Me This. It Was The Christmas Dinner
Demonic Darkness 6 years ago
What is even going on? Was that a glass table? Pulled up to the counter? Why?
#45
Waking Up To This After Accidentally Leaving The Window Open. Merry Christmas
#46
Christmas Tree Expectations vs. Reality
#47
Paul Hollywood's Kransekake
Sergio Bicerra Descalzi 6 years ago
Remember Jurassic Park III when they try to find the satellite phone?
#48
Merry Christmas
#49
Merry Christmas Eve, Y'all!
#50
When Your Mum (Santa) Accidentally Writes Your Name On Your Little Brothers Christmas Present
#51
We Tried
#52
Got A Game For Christmas That Didn’t Even Have The Game, Parents Paid 60$ For A Plastic Shell
#53
Dragged My Husband Christmas Shopping On A Hangover. He Was A Great Help
Liam Walsh 6 years ago
What were you expecting of someone with a hangover. Next time leave the fool at home.
#54
Opened The Wrapping On A Fancy New Book With A Pen. I Hate Myself
#55
My Brother Fell From The Attic And Landed In My Room.
#56
Not Quite The Idyllic Festive Image I Had In My Head Of How Making Gingerbread Would Turn Out
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Carol Emory 6 years ago
Our Christmas fail was getting a new Mini Schnauzer puppy earlier in the year and then being naive enough to put the Nativity Scene we'd had for years under the tree. One sheep and two Wise men bit the dust while Joseph and Baby Jesus had teeth marks on them. My parents never replaced the set and kept using it year after year...but up higher on a bookcase.
Carol Emory 6 years ago
Our Christmas fail was getting a new Mini Schnauzer puppy earlier in the year and then being naive enough to put the Nativity Scene we'd had for years under the tree. One sheep and two Wise men bit the dust while Joseph and Baby Jesus had teeth marks on them. My parents never replaced the set and kept using it year after year...but up higher on a bookcase.
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