Christmas is all about fancy, sparkly decorations, high spirits, presents, and fun. Sometimes, however, people try too hard and, the worst thing is, it doesnโt even work out for them!
So here are 50 disastrous Christmas fails to have in mind before going too far this year.
1. Candle Holder Gone Wrong
This probably sounded like a cool idea, but the execution was less than perfect. We can all see where this is goingโฆ


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2. No Instructions Included
Santa brought a make up kit to this girl, but, apparently, forgot to include instructions on how to apply it. Hereโs the result.


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3. What A Mess!
This guy got a present that might look good when itโs put together, but in order to get there itโs given him a headache! Poor guy!


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4. Not This Time
When youโre used to receiving chocolate lobsters every year, how on Earth are you supposed to know when you get a soap one instead?


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5. Speaking Of Soapโฆ
This guy received various soap gifts for Christmas. Do you think his family was hinting at something?


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6. You Had One Job
Well, this must have been a misspelling- or not? In any case, itโs one of the funniest fails ever!


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7. How Nice Of Them
When your in-laws prepare a stocking for you that isnโt exactly what you were expecting. We wonder if it was clean at least!


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8. Unexpected Decoration
When you have cheeky kids in the neighborhood, youโd better expect something like this could happen sooner or later!


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9. Santa?
If this is Santa, our whole childhood is ruined. In flip flops? Oh, well, he may be Australian after all!


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10. Not Her Bad
Whatever you do, please donโt decorate your Christmas tree with fish ornaments (whether you have a cat or not actually). Itโs bound to end badly.


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MainePoster
11. Test Your Tables
This epic bummer has one thing to teach us: make sure you use trivets on your glass top table before you trust it with your Christmas dinner.


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thejimking
12. Not Doggo Approved
This dog didnโt like the new decoration so he decided to do something about it. Now, wise as ever, is hiding behind the table.


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13. Eggno-more
When youโve spent some time preparing the quintessential Christmas drink, the bottle going bottomless is the last thing youโd expect to happen. Yet, it sometimes does.


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poopgoose1
14. Oops!
Imagine how this person felt when they saw the ladder fall while putting up Christmas lights on the roof. We hope someone else was there to help.


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brend2b
15. Dinner Ruined
When your hoverboard ruins the Christmas dinner. Letโs hope this was not the only food they had prepared.


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16. Aussie Problems
When you spend Christmas in Australia and you see something like this in the morning, you know itโs time you booked your return flight.


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17. Merry Christmas
When this woman left her $300 unattended with her little grandson, she had no idea sheโd be $300 short when she got back. Surprise!


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18. Save A Fellow Tree
When a neighbor tried to throw his Christmas tree from the balcony, we bet he had no idea another tree would save it from the nasty fall! Now how do you solve this?


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19. No Idea Who Did This
Leaving your dog alone with the Christmas decoration doesnโt sound like a good idea. Luckily, the tree remained intact.


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20. Meat-less
This family hid the ham from the dog in the oven on a plastic tray. They were unlucky enough to forget about it and turn on the oven to preheat for the Turkey. Guess who didnโt eat meat that Christmas.


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official_jessicafellowes
21. Whatโs That Smell?
Christmas cooking can be overwhelming. So there might come a year when youโll forget there was a chicken in the oven.


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polyester_girl
22. Christmas Toy vs Dogโs Water Bowl
This is what happens when you get a present you canโt handle. Luckily, rice fixes such stuff.


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23. Advent Calendar
This was supposed to be an advent calendar for the 24 days of Christmas. To save time, the dog explored it within minutes as its owner was pumping gas.


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Trair
24. No More Real Trees
This guy hasnโt been allowed to get a real tree in the house since that incident. Well, we canโt blame his wife.


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25. Kind Of Messy
When you think you can handle all the decoration at once and life proves you wrong. Good luck with the cleaning up!


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26. Doggo Hates Christmas
This is what happens when your dog hates the Christmas decorations and not only does he take down the tree, but he eats his bed too.


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27. Uhโฆ Thanks, Mom!
Does this even count as a Christmas present? The guy must be depressed after that.


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28. Once again
The shattered glass top happened again. Please make sure cold surfaces donโt touch very hot ones. Thankfully the guy didnโt suffer any injuries, but he missed the ham!


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coreyfoxlandscaping
29. Left A Trace
Or more than that. Anyway, this is apparently what you have to deal with when you get a real tree for Christmas.


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30. Ouch!
We bet a eucalyptus branch wasnโt what they were wishing for.In any case, thatโs what they got- and weโre wondering if a koala came with it, too!


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Arkenzie
31. Bummer
When youโve spent time and effort to put up all these lights and then find out none of them works. Oops! Not cool!


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32. Oh, no!
How would you feel if your Christmas present ended up like this? Certainly frustrated.


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magalz
33. Waffles
When your Christmas waffles donโt turn out exactly the way you want them. Still, itโs the thought that counts, right?


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proscriptus
34. Ew!
You know your colleagues are weirdos when this comes with your secret pal gift. Yes, these are live roaches. Gross.


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amandal0514
35. Use Bubble Wrap
This girlโs present came in like this. Apparently someone hasnโt heard of bubble wrap before.


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squanchy_91
36. Good Morning
A couple came home to this in the morning. Who knows what kind of force did this to the Christmas tree?


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FinneganTheGoldenGod
37. Another Broken Oven
Hereโs another instance of a broken oven. Letโs hope they made up for it somehow.


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bjerkhof
38. Extra Security
When your Christmas gift comes with some extra security measures. Well, it can happen to anyone!


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lxzander
39. Wait, What?
Some kids from the neighborhood decided to set this guyโs boat on fire. Yes, thatโs right. Some things are just inexplicable.


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Pedantichrist
40. Kids Will Be Kids
Sometimes there doesnโt have to be an explanation for damage happening in a house with kids. Just like what happened with this pretty Christmas tree.


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Squacknog
41. Well, That S*cks!
Isnโt it a shame when you get a flat tire during the Christmas holidays and thereโs nowhere open to fix it?


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42. Unstable
This beautiful 10-foot tall tree fell over. Now they know they need to anchor it on the sides too.


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SharkFinProgramming
43. Snow Sad
This was supposed to be a cute litte snowman. Instead, itโs a sad, white version ofโฆ the squirrel from Ice Age?


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44. Festive Tray
This was supposed to be an easy-to-make candy serving tray, but it ended up being a total melted mess.


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45. Thumbprint Cookies
Well, they might be a bit messy and quite shapeless, but we bet theyโre still delicious!


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46. DIY Ornaments
Well, for starters, when the instructions say you should use clear glass ornaments, it must be for a reason. Then itโs the designโฆ


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47. Splatter
No, this is not a crime scene. These were supposed to be frozen colorful snowballs, but apparently there was some significant food coloring spilling.


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48. Elf On The Floor
The elf on the shelf was supposed to take a ride on kittyโs back. Well, the cat had a better idea!


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49. Choco-mess
As you canโt see, these are bite sized Rudolph chocolate snacks. Letโs say food decoration might not be this home cookโs strenght.


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50. Gingerbread Home-less
This is a not-so-successful take on the gingerbread house. Well, at least they tried!


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We hope these fails gave you an idea of what to avoid this Christmas or at least made you smile.
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