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15 Funny Holiday Decoration Fails That Spread Laughs At Their Own Expense

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Two wreaths made of popcorn: one white wreath with a red and green ribbon, and one pink, irregularly shaped wreath hanging on a door.
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Usually, holiday DIY starts with big ideas and a hot-glue gun. Then the lights tangle, the wreath tilts, and the “simple hack” turns into an epic craft session on the floor. These are the builds that ignored the instructions and drifted far from the mood board. nThey didn’t land, but they showed up. Weird trees, unconventional innovations, and centerpieces that tried their best still brought color, laughs, and a little extra story to the room.

1. They took the Christmas spirit too far

A decorated Christmas tree is positioned in a small bathroom, rising above the toilet. The bathroom features holiday-themed decorations, including a Santa seat cover and a snowman shower curtain.
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2. That’s a weird-looking Santa

A tall, cone-shaped Christmas decoration resembling an oversized Santa hat with a black belt, tinsel, and white trim stands in the corner of a room next to a table and chairs.
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3. Santa has “reinducks” now

A duck decoy with a red beak and brown body sits on a wooden crate, wearing makeshift antlers made of brown pipe cleaners. A green plaid fabric and some white flowers are in the background.
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4. Yep, nailed it!

Two wreaths made of popcorn hang on doors. The left wreath is white, round, and decorated with red and green ribbons. The right wreath is shaped like Texas, pinkish-red in color, and hangs from a black ribbon.
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5. You call it cheap, I call it abstract

A homemade Christmas tree made from a green tarp decorated with colorful circles, small ornaments, and topped with a yellow star stands in front of a wooden fence outdoors. A large candy cane decoration is in front of the tree.
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6. What happened to Frosty?

Two white Christmas trees are decorated to look like snowmen, with black hats, scarves, black buttons, and orange carrot noses. One has ice skates as feet; both are lit with white lights.
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7. Who’s a good boy?

A reindeer figure made from logs and branches stands on grass, featuring a large red nose, stick antlers, and wooden circles for eyes, resembling Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.
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8. Someone’s been watching too much CSI

A Christmas tree decorated with yellow caution tape, white lights, and various hanging ornaments, including photos and fishing lures, stands indoors near a window.
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9. Can’t wait for the video

A lit red candle made of cranberry mayonnaise sits on a white plate, surrounded by green leafy garnish, with text above describing it as edible and festive.
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10. Feeling rebellious?

Three homemade snow globes made from jars, each containing a small silver Christmas tree and glitter, are displayed upside down on a wooden surface. The jars are filled with clear liquid and sparkling silver flecks.
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11. This didn’t take too much effort

Four empty soda cans, including Sprite and Coca-Cola, are hanging on a string stretched across the corner of a beige room. Shadows of the cans appear on the walls.
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12. This holiday season, give thnaks!

White decorative letters arranged to spell “THNAKEFUL” sit on a wooden base, surrounded by autumn-themed decor, greenery, and a small white pumpkin on a shelf.
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13. Why does baby Jesus look like a thumb?

A baby Jesus ornament wrapped in a pink blanket hangs on a Christmas tree, surrounded by green pine branches and glowing white lights.
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14. Gravity-defying Christmas tree

An upside-down Christmas tree decorated with lights and ornaments is hanging from the ceiling in a living room, near a Harry Potter poster and a Pink Floyd poster. A TV and a drink cup are visible on a nearby stand.
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15. Let it what?

A gift bag with a blue design repeatedly says “Let it sonw” instead of “Let it snow.” The bag sits on a wooden slatted surface, and part of a red plaid pattern is visible at the top.
YellowOnline / via reddit.com

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