When the festive season approaches, people all around the world get into the Christmas spirit. But in recent times, one popular way of expressing this holiday cheer is through the use of memes.
Memes have become a ubiquitous form of online communication and entertainment, and Christmas-themed memes are no exception. Over the last few Christmases, we have seen a wide range of memes that capture the joy, humour, and occasional stress that comes with the holiday season.
From Santa Claus to ugly Christmas sweaters, there are countless images and themes that can be transformed into humorous and relatable memes.
In this article, we’ll explore some of the best Christmas memes that have done the rounds in the last few years.
Best Christmas Memes
#1 “All I want for Christmas is you” – featuring an image of Mariah Carey.
#2 “When you realise it’s December already” – a depiction of Kevin from Home Alone with a shocked expression
#3 “The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear” – a representation of Buddy the Elf from the movie Elf.
#4 “When you hear Christmas music in November” – a person in a supermarket covering their ears.
#5 “When you realise you forgot someone on your Christmas list” – Joey from Friends signalling with his hands “I’m Sorry”.
#6 “When you’re trying to stay on budget with your Christmas shopping” – a person holding a sign that says “I can’t afford this”.
#7 “When you’re trying to wrap an oddly shaped Christmas present” – a portrayal of a person struggling to wrap a Christmas present.
#8 “When your wife forces you to wear matching Christmas sweaters” – featuring an unhappy man, with his family all wearing Christmas sweaters.
#9 “When you’re trying to find the perfect Christmas gift” – a person looking at a pile of presents in the shop.
#10 “When you’re trying to avoid awkward family conversations at Christmas dinner” – a person hiding behind a plate of food.
#11 “When you’re trying to resist eating all the Christmas cookies” – a woman staring at a cookie jar with the words “Just one more” flashing up on the screen.
#12 “When you’re trying to find the perfect Christmas tree” – a person holding up a tiny Christmas tree with a disappointed look.
#13 “When you’re trying to avoid getting sick during the holidays” – someone wearing a mask and surgical gear whilst walking on the street.
#14 “When you’re trying to stay awake during the Christmas Eve midnight mass service” – a person struggling to keep their eyes open in church.
#15 “When you’re trying to figure out what to wear to the office Christmas party” – a woman in her bedroom holding up three dresses.
#16 “When you’re trying to convince your significant other to wear matching Christmas pyjamas” – a woman dressed in pyjamas holding up a pair of pyjamas to her husband.
#17 When you’re trying to make your Christmas decorations look like Pinterest but end up with Pinterest fails” – standing next to a decoration that is falling off the walls.
#18 “When you’re stuck with washing up duty after Christmas dinner” – a person at the kitchen sink wearing a party hat, facing a big pile of dishes.
#19 “When you’re trying to find the perfect Christmas playlist” – someone scrolling through a list of Christmas songs with a critical look.
#20 “When you’re trying to stay warm during the winter” – a person sitting on the couch wrapped up in blankets.
#21 “When you’re trying to avoid being the first one to open presents on Christmas morning” – an image of a person holding up a sign that says “I can wait”.
#22 “When you finally get to open the present you’ve been shaking for weeks” – representation of a person with a faux shocked expression.
#23 “When you realise you forgot to buy wrapping paper and it’s Christmas Eve” – portrayal of a person holding a newspaper with a panicked look.
#24 “When you realise it’s time to take down the Christmas decorations” – a man with a sad expression.
#25 “When you can’t decide which Christmas movie to watch first” – someone with three Christmas DVDs in their hand.
#26 “When your mom asks if you’re going to wear that ugly Christmas sweater again” – featuring an image of a person with a defensive expression.
#27 “When you hear the first note of ‘Last Christmas’ by Wham!” – a woman clapping her hands and saying ‘yay!’.
#28 “When you finally finish all your Christmas shopping” – a person with a shopping trolley full of presents and a relieved expression.-
#29 “When you’re too excited to sleep on Christmas Eve” – a child lying in bed with a restless expression.
#30 “When your Christmas gift wrapping skills are on point” – a woman holding up a perfectly wrapped present and a proud expression.
#31 “When you’re trying to be festive but it’s 90 degrees outside” – a person wearing a Santa hat with a sweaty expression.
#32 “When you’re waiting for that one family member who’s always late to Christmas dinner” – a person checking their watch with impatience.
#33 “When you’re trying to decorate your Christmas tree with a cat in the house” – featuring an image of a person holding a broken ornament with a frustrated expression
#34 “When you’re trying to enjoy Christmas break but still have finals to study for” – a student sitting at a desk with a stack of books and a defeated expression.
#34 “When you’re trying to take a nice family photo but the dog won’t cooperate” – a person holding a camera with a dog in the background.
#35 “When you’re trying to find a parking spot at the mall during the Christmas shopping season” – a person driving around in circles in a car park with a frustrated expression.
#36 “When you’re trying to bake Christmas cookies but they keep burning” – a person holding a tray of burnt cookies with a sad expression.
#37 “When you’re trying to keep your kids entertained during winter break” – a mum with a group of kids doing a craft project.
#38 “When you’re trying to avoid that one relative who always asks awkward questions” – a person hiding behind a plant.
#39 “When you’re trying to take a Christmas family photo but your kid won’t stop crying” – mum holding a crying baby with her family.
#40 “When you’re trying to wrap your head around how fast the year went by” – featuring an image of a person with a confused expression.
#41 “When you’re trying to enjoy the Christmas lights but your car battery dies” – a person sitting in a car with a dead battery.
#42 “When you’re trying to find a new hiding spot for the Elf on the Shelf” – a woman with a mischievous expression.
#43 “When you realise you forgot to send Christmas cards this year” – a man with a panicked expression.
#44 “When you’re trying to wrap a present and run out of tape” – a woman with a frustrated expression whilst wrapping presents.
#45 “When you’re trying to enjoy the Christmas party but your boss is watching” – a person with a forced smile at the office party.
#46 “When you’re trying to decorate your Christmas tree with your toddler” – a mum with a child hanging ornaments in the wrong places.
#47 “When you realise you haven’t heard ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’ for at least five minutes” – a man with a relieved expression.
#48 “When you’re trying to be festive but your neighbour’s Christmas lights are too bright” – an image of a person squinting with annoyance.
#49 “When you’re trying to watch a Christmas movie but the streaming service is down” – a person watching the TV with a frustrated expression.
#50 “When you’re trying to plan the perfect Christmas dinner menu” – depiction of a person with a clipboard and a determined expression.
#51 “When you’re trying to avoid the crowds at the mall by shopping online” – featuring an image of a person with a laptop and a smug expression.
#52 “When you’re trying to get your pet to wear a Santa hat for the perfect Christmas photo” – a person holding a reluctant pet with a morose expression.
#53 “When you’re trying to find the perfect Christmas gift for that one person who has everything” – a man in the shops with a puzzled expression.
#54 “When you’re trying to enjoy the Christmas lights but it’s raining outside” – a person in a car looking out the window with a disappointed expression.
#55 “When you’re trying to keep up with the latest Christmas trends” – a woman with a phone and a worried expression.
#56 “When you’re trying to be healthy during the holidays but can’t resist the Christmas cookies” – an image of a woman with a cookie in hand and a guilty expression.
#57 “When you’re trying to get into the Christmas spirit but your neighbour has been blasting Christmas music since October” – a person sitting on their couch with arms folded and earplugs.
#58 “When you’re trying to make a gingerbread house with your significant other” – a couple in the kitchen with icing all over their face.
#59 “When you’re trying to avoid buying expensive Christmas gifts” – an image of a person with a fake smile and a homemade gift.
#60 “When you’re trying to take a Christmas selfie but the lighting is terrible” – a man with a phone and a frustrated expression.
#61 “When you’re trying to make Christmas plans with your friends but everyone is too busy” – a person with a phone and a disappointed expression.
#62 “When you’re trying to wrap a present and your cat won’t stop playing with the ribbon” – a woman with a mischievous cat.
#63 “When you’re trying to decide between eggnog or mulled wine” – a man with two glasses.
#64 “When you’re trying to make a budget for Christmas gifts” – a person with a calculator and a worried expression.
#65 “When you’re trying to explain to your grandparents what a Christmas meme is” – featuring an image of a person with an elderly person with a confused expression.
#66 “When you’re trying to find a Christmas outfit but nothing fits” – a woman standing in her bedroom with a pile of rejected clothes by her bed.