While Christmas is a time for joy, bad luck doesn’t always take a holiday. Below are some unforgettable Christmas fails—from kitchen disasters to unexpected mishaps—that remind us things can always go awry. So, enjoy the holiday spirit, sing carols, and hope Santa leaves nothing but cheer this year!
For the kids!
Spotted this chonky thief dragging a Christmas tree from the neighbor’s yard—caught red-pawed in the act! – Reddit
Bless her heart
For years, we’ve had this tiny Chewbacca in our Christmas tree, and I never questioned it. Just found out my mom thinks he’s a gingerbread man! – Reddit
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Now there’s real love
Spending Christmas in the ICU after my 28-year-old girlfriend suffered a stroke. Definitely not the holiday we expected—cherish your loved ones and take nothing for granted. – Reddit
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A selfless love
Spent the last 8 hours here, and I’ve got 23 more to go. Looks like I won’t be seeing my family this Christmas. 31 hours straight. Took this shift so my coworkers could spend the holidays with their kids. Being the only one without kids, I wanted them to have this time. – Reddit
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Easy mistake to make
I sat there puzzled, wondering why my religious mother-in-law had a severed toe ornament on her Christmas tree. Then I took a closer look… – Reddit
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Christmas looking bleak
Time to get new toys… For the cats, again. Yup it’s not the first time here.
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Instincts against intruders
Christmas morning: our dog destroyed Santa, ripping out his stuffing, and then promptly fell asleep on his lifeless remains. Zero remorse. – Reddit
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Not to this doggo
People always underestimate the chewing power of pets. Because they’re always cute to our eyes.
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Not so merry: a less-than-ideal situation
Woke up Friday to my wife screaming ‘fire.’ She got the kids out, and I grabbed the pups before everything went up in smoke. Firefighters think a faulty outlet ignited the couch. Lost my PC and other things, but stuff can be replaced—family is everything. – Reddit
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Thinking out of the box
Looks like this elf was assigned to the “adults delivery” section. That’s either a punishment or a welcome change.
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Major ouch time
Merry Christmas, everyone! Of all days, my kidneys decided to stop working today. – Reddit
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Oddly fascinating
Just used a bath bomb I got for Christmas, and now the bath looks like urine. – Reddit
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Break ups are always for the better
I just finished the Christmas present for my boyfriend… and then he broke up with me out of nowhere. – Reddit
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A declaration
No true, no cease fire, nothing. This cat just invaded and declared war on Christmas for some reason.
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Nuts roasting on an open fire
Decorated with glowing half-stars for Christmas… but now they just look like glowing underpants hanging in the sky.
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Just another good boy
“Merry (Early) Christmas, Mom! I decided to help you out by opening a few gifts ahead of time… You’re welcome!” – Reddit
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A time for forgiveness?
Last night, someone broke into my van and stole all the Christmas presents I had for my family. Heartbreaking start to the holidays. – Reddit
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Monster-in-law is right
As a terminal cancer patient struggling financially, I was shocked to see what my mother-in-law gave us for Christmas. Some gifts truly leave you speechless.
The note here says: “A donation of $100 has been made in your name to Nature Conservancy Canada”.
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Keep it!
No seriously, this would make for a unique look in the living room or somewhere.
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Question is, how?
My friend’s Christmas tree turned into a nightmare when they discovered it was infested with ticks. They had to toss it out right before the holiday. – Reddit
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Merry Christmas, insurance people!
Planned a last-minute grocery run before Christmas, but much for that idea! – Reddit
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Looks delicious
Worked Christmas Eve at Target, looking forward to the promised nacho bar in the break room. This… was it. Disappointment level: sky-high. – Reddit
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Get well soon!
Our poor kitty broke her leg just before the holidays and needed surgery. Not the festive season we hoped for, but she’s on the mend! – Reddit
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He deserves better friends
One of the guys at work invited everyone to his Christmas party… and one showed up. Really feel for him. – Reddit
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A for effort
Not all Christmas cookie projects go as planned. Exhibit one: Reindeer. – Reddit
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Jinx
Two hours after boasting to my family that I’d never broken a bone, I broke my fibula. On Christmas. – Reddit
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You read that right
My aunt ‘adopted’ an elephant for me as a Christmas gift, and the last recorded location was in August. I can only imagine what happened since then. – Reddit
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She’s got cookies for you too
Made this for my grandma, only for it to slip out of my hands on Christmas. – Reddit
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Time to see who real family is
My knee decided to go septic on Christmas Eve. Merry Christmas, everyone. – Reddit
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Christmas season was lit
My parents’ home burned down just weeks before Christmas. – Reddit
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That’s a headache
Have yourself a Merry little… Someone from the local government has some explaining to do.
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Hello, warranty, my old friend
My sister bought a new TV for my dad for Christmas, but when we turned it on, this is what we saw. – Reddit
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And… there’s life
Just as we had managed to save enough for our kids’ Christmas. – Reddit
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Refund please
Sainsbury’s Christmas Tree: The Picture vs. The Reality. – Reddit
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But that face though
My Dog Chewed Through the Gift Card I Got for Christmas. – Reddit
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Very thoughtful
Opened the Mailbox Expecting Christmas Cards, But Instead Found My Ambulance Bill From a July Auto Accident. Merry Christmas! – Reddit
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Good for Dre
Hopefully, we get the same thing he’s aiming for, or at least something close.
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But was it still edible?
The Christmas Cakes Finally Arrived… A Little Late, Thanks to the Post Office. – Reddit
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Holiday thieves out there
My Gram Sent a Card with $200 for Christmas. It Finally Arrived Today Like This. – Reddit
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Of all days
Have yourself a broken little femur… May your wallet be light, and troubles out of plight.
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