30 Epic Christmas Fails We Can’t Stop Laughing At

O Poopmas tree, O Poopmas tree, how…unique are thy branches? Somehow, this “fecal-inspired” decor made it into a mall for Christmas, leaving everyone scratching their heads. Is there really any other way to interpret this questionable design choice?

At least it brought some holiday laughs, even if it’s a big, stinky, and mysteriously sparkly fail. Here’s hoping next year’s decor smells a little sweeter!

Allison’s solo sock gift from her husband’s parents raises some eyebrows—was it a message of disappointment, or are her in-laws channeling their inner Scrooge? Either way, this gift says more than words ever could. Whether it’s a case of bah-humbug vibes or a quirky misunderstanding, Allison’s in for a Christmas to remember!

Sure, reindeer might not fly, but they’re definitely strong enough to pull a sleigh. Bunnies? Not quite the same vibe. Did Lindt think no one would notice the swap, or were reindeer-shaped chocolates just too tricky to mold?

On the bright side, you can recycle the bunnies for Easter, and no one will bat an eye. Dual-holiday candy innovation, perhaps?

Yep, nailed it! Nothing screams “Happy Holidays!” quite like a festive front door bloodbath. This questionable decor choice is sure to have the neighborhood kids asking questions—and you can spin it into a cautionary tale about the consequences of being naughty all year.

Who says Christmas can’t have a little horror twist?

Wait, those aren’t butts? Maybe it’s the angle—or the lighting—but these reindeer decorations definitely look like something else entirely. Either way, it seems like you’ve accidentally bought reindeer that look suspiciously like pantsless people bending over. Talk about a holiday design fail with a cheeky twist!

Gotta give them A fort effort on this one! The gingerbread house was adorable—until it tragically collapsed. Maybe Santa had one too many cookies and landed on the roof a little too hard? Either way, it’s a sweet disaster that still brings plenty of holiday cheer (and crumbs).

Holiday baking fails truly are the best—especially when they’re not yours! This one deserves special recognition for being completely unidentifiable. Not even a gingerbread man gone wrong—just a mysterious blob of doughy confusion.

Merry Blobmas to all! At least we can hope they tasted good, because they sure didn’t win in the presentation department.

So…maybe that’s baby Jesus? But who’s the creepy figure looming behind him? And more importantly, why does this “precious” ornament look so much like a thumb?

We’ve got questions for the designers because this one’s not exactly radiating Christmas cheer. Let’s just say we’re not quite feelin’ the holiday spirit here—thumbs down on this one!

Did Grandma accidentally shop at that “bookstore” near the truckstop? We’re not saying anything, but those are some very questionable “candles.”

We’ll let you make your own jokes here—just know we’re backing away slowly and leaving this hilariously awkward holiday gift to your imagination.

Times are tough—even for Santa. Maybe he couldn’t afford the reindeer this year, or perhaps he just couldn’t find reliable help and had to do it all himself.

Or, let’s face it, this could simply be one hilariously bizarre ornament that has us questioning everything. Either way, Santa deserves an “A” for effort (and probably a nap after this solo mission)!

In case you weren’t flexible enough to notice, Santa’s perched right on your rear end, staring every time you sit down. And let’s be honest—he’s probably questioning why you’d choose to wear him there.

Where does this land you on the naughty list, exactly? When you’ve had enough judgment, just stand up—then he’ll transform into a bizarre upside-down knee Santa. Who came up with this design? Drunk elves on their lunch break, perhaps?

Seriously, what is this—and more importantly, WHY does it exist? Did this ever pass through a focus group, or was everyone just too distracted by eggnog?

And do we really need to spell it out? Don’t wait until Christmas to open if it’s an emergency! Some “gifts” leave us with more questions than answers.

These unsettling angels have apparently graced many a grandparent’s home over the years. Nostalgic? Maybe. Less creepy? Not even a little.

The real question is: who was the model for this angel? Whoever they were, their eerie likeness has haunted holiday decor for generations!

Someone clearly got a bit too carried away with the eggnog while designing this holiday…whatever it is. Sure, no one’s mistaking it for another event, but come on—where’s the effort? A touch of green and red could’ve gone a long way. As it stands, this design is giving more “holiday whoops” than “holiday cheer.”

It’s one thing to misspell a word—it happens! But for it to make it through production, shipping, and all the way to the salesroom floor? That’s next-level oversight.

“Christmas” isn’t exactly a tough word to spell, yet here we are, staring at this festive faux pas. Hopefully, buyers saw the humor and took these home for a chuckle-filled holiday!

When your holiday Pinterest attempt turns into a spectacular fail, there’s only one solution: invent Frosty’s evil brother, Shnosty. A parent with a flair for storytelling could spin a tale about how kids need to be on their best behavior—or risk having their presents swiped by this frosty villain.

Who says blackmail can’t be festive? Shnosty may not spread joy, but he’s certainly bringing laughter to the season!

There’s really only one takeaway here: if your giant Christmas light display resembles something… less festive, maybe consider a redesign. Palm trees can absolutely be decorated without looking so, well, phallic—it’s just a choice people don’t always make.

Good luck explaining this to the kids! On the bright side, it’s sure to leave an unforgettable impression on your holiday visitors.

Who says a holiday fail can’t also be clever? This surgical glove tree is equal parts hilarious and haunting. It’s easy to imagine it lurking in our nightmares, either beckoning us closer or prepping for an invasive exam.

Luckily, this photo is from seven years ago—long before PPE shortages would’ve made this a real controversy. For now, we’ll just admire its creativity from a safe distance.

We don’t think it takes a dirty mind to see what’s wrong with this.

These snowmen could have been positioned in plenty of other ways that didn’t make it look so…risque.

We do realize snowmom and snowbaby are using snowdad as a sled…but did no one stand back and think “that’s not what I see here” before this went into production?

We get it. At night, Santa moves and it looks like he’s putting down a gift.

Alas, in the daytime, it does not look like that.

Luckily, most kids won’t see it like adults do.

Aren’t bears supposed to be cuddly and sweet looking? These bears that were set up in a mall look like they are trying to stare into the depths of your soul.

First of all, whoever made this wrapping paper needed to introduce some strategic spacing between words.

But our real question is: did a teenager wrap this or did someone only realize what they did after they taped it all up?

Granted, for many, this would be a holiday win.

Okay, so she didn’t exactly overindulge so much as accidentally buy a child’s size sweater.

Or maybe the real fail was assuming this came in an adult size at all.

Looks like someone will be going topless at the ugly sweater party.

It’s a big gift and there’s no time to go to the store to get more wrappers. This is the next best thing, right? You’d do this, too, right?

Maybe she forgot her glasses or she was in a hurry when she bought the sweater. Maybe she saw the reindeer and thought, ‘good enough.’ Or maybe she did recognize what the three reindeer were doing and decided to play a prank on her family. My bet is on the last one!

Imagine renting a flat in Europe during the winter season. You’re so ready to go out and explore the city when you walk to the door and this is what you see. Yes, plans are canceled for the day. You better have lots of food inside!

All she wanted was to surprise her friend with a cute Christmas photo of her dog. Apparently, her dog had other plans.

Their gifts have been stuck at the post office distribution center for two weeks now. So naturally, they’re getting a cow for the meantime.

Whoever gave these markers as a gift may have just become the newest member of Santa’s naughty list. Yes, they can’t get the markers off.

Six months ago, she told her mom, ‘bees are lovely aren’t they?’ At Christmas, she got this bee-loved package.

It was aged in a whiskey barrel so it’s easy to make that mistake. No wonder this whisky is very dark and salty.

Did you make plans for today? Yeah, they’re not happening. Just sit back, and relax before you break your back shoveling all that out.

Their son wanted a magnifying glass for Christmas, which was an unusual gift. That is until they found out what the sons wanted to do with it. Thankfully, they were able to put out the fire and it didn’t reach the neighbor’s yard. That’s definitely a Christmas they won’t forget!

I mean, come on, you’re going to spend money and you have the right to expect to get what you saw. The reality Santa looks like the one from another universe.

They nailed it! They just nailed the Gingerbread House Earthquake edition. It’s still edible, right? Can you eat that?

He was supposed to go to work and he came out to this scene. Someone stole all the wheels. Happy holidays, my friend.

He was so proud to have paid two-day FedEx shipping for his wife’s Christmas gift. The package is now in California. He lives in the East Coast.

He proudly bought his wife Marc Jacobs perfume for Christmas. It ended up in the toilet as an air freshener. The perfume smells like daisies so maybe that’s why she made that choice.

He went away for Christmas and when he came back, surprise! The birds had a gift for him.

It’s a bad thing wrapped in a festive package. Of course it’s an honest mistake but really? Didn’t anyone else see this?

There’s no need for eyes. Reindeer can see in the dark apparently.

Imposter! That’s Falo, Olaf’s evil twin!

Can you guess what’s inside? You’ll never be able to guess it!

Where could the running man be? This is such a hard challenge. Wish all advent calendars were like this!

It’s true! He’s been a good dog all year. He looks a lot so much like a cat though.

Maybe they hid Christmas from the baby for a year. ‘Nope, your first Christmas will be at 18 months! Until then, you are hiding.’