Hilarious Family Christmas Card Fails

Ah, Christmas, it truly is the most wonderful time of the year. The holidays have always been a time of spreading cheer and giving back to others. Spending time with your family and friends, exchanging gifts and decorating our homes with gorgeous trees draped with sparkling lights. Cooking and baking delicious foods for the festive meal, preparing milk and cookies for Santa. From hanging up mistletoe and holly to drinking eggnog, Christmas is full of amazing traditions that make the season as special as it is. The holidays are a time of bliss and love, slowing down from our hectic lives and being in the moment. Appreciating what we have and focusing on what is truly important. Since this season is so meaningful and sentimental to so many, keeping a memory of it has become just as important as celebrating it.

Commemorating a meaningful event seems to always be at the top of families’ lists, especially during the holiday season. They want to keep a memento of the fantastic holiday they had, or keep a memory of a gorgeous dinner they prepared in honor of the occasion. In light of this habit, Christmas stands out in this field. Countless families go all out in order to cherish and remember the heart-warming holidays.

This tradition is, of course, personalized Christmas cards. Many families go all out and customize their cards expertly, designing them down to the last detail. Then mailing them to each member of their extended families and friends year after year. Many of these cards are lovely and touching, showing their appreciation for their loved ones, while some come off rather differently. As with many things, there are always better results and some that may have just not worked as well. Some Christmas cards missed the mark, providing the internet with plenty of entertaining content to amuse people with. Here we’ve gathered some of the funniest Christmas cards that just did not turn out the way they were expected to, making them a hilarious fail. While many of the families really strived towards that perfectly candid Christmas card, they somehow just missed the mark and went down a whole different path. From crying babies to dogs acting up, these family Christmas card fails will make your day so much better.

When Things Don’t Go As Planned

An adorable card of your kids sounds really simple in your mind, doesn’t it? Well, in reality, things tend to turn out rather differently than what we imagine.

As Surprised As We Are

It seems to be that the dog in the photo was not expecting these events to unfold as they did. Honestly, neither did we.

Oh, Joy

Oh, the irony. A classic theme for the Christmas card, the word ‘Joy’ is clearly not what we’re looking at here.

What Do We Do?

When Mom and Dad tell you to hold the baby and smile for the camera, it can get a bit awkward if the baby just isn’t interested in the photo.

No Cooperation

It finally dawns on you, the perfect idea for the family Christmas card! You go out to the field with the dogs and the kids and arrange everyone. Unfortunately, things don’t end up looking the way you wanted them to.

Merry, Merry Christmas

Clearly, these kids are not feeling the Christmas cheer. Maybe they don’t realize that they’ll get gifts if they act nicely.

Run

We get it, taking Christmas pictures can, in fact, be very scary.

Perfect Photobomb

Let’s be honest, this adorable picture is most likely much better than any other candid family portrait they were trying to take.

We’re All In This Together

Here we have a very wide spectrum of various emotions one can have while taking a Christmas photo.

Away From Santa

While many kids love and adore Santa, there are many that are exceptions to the rule.

Downloading Christmas…

Ah, there’s the cherished family time everyone talks about… At least they seem to be enjoying themselves… Right?

It’s A Wonderful Life

At least Santa has a sense of humor, with the babies clearly not in the mood to be photographed with him.

Ta-Da!

Presenting… Christmas cheer at its finest! We’ve never seen happier people.

Let’s Dress Up

Let’s dress up, they said, it will look great, they said. All we can say is at least they look genuinely cheerful.

We Should Be A Tree

What is one of the most iconic symbols of Christmas? The tree, of course. So let’s all become one big tree for our family card this year!

So Close…

Taking a picture with a baby is always a gamble of sorts… You don’t always win.

A Hardcore Christmas

Nothing says Christmas more than matching tattoos and intense gazes!

Creepy Santa

Whether this was done on purpose or it wasn’t planned, Santa comes off as a really creepy guy here, just lurking behind… This photo seems to be more fitting for Halloween if you ask us.

Not Happy

While everyone else looks perfectly cheery and festive, one stands out from the crowd, not hiding the fact that he does not want to be included in the photo.

The Rebellious One

This looks like another ordinary, festive photo, until you notice the rebellious one, refusing to join in on the holiday cheer.

Don’t Blink!

A rather magnificent occurrence, everyone seems to have been thinking of doing the same thing. Although we aren’t sure if it was on purpose. We think not.

I Spy

At first glance, this looks like a sweet family card. Once you take a closer look, you can spot the ones who were less than happy to be in the photo.

Santa And His Reindeer

We’ll admit, this idea was rather creative. Even so, the result is more on the cringe-worthy side.

The Singer

While this might not be the case, we’d like to believe the dog was just very passionate about Christmas and was singing lovely carols.

The Coneheads

As a sweet gesture, so the dog doesn’t feel embarrassed, everyone wore a cone for the Christmas card this year!

Can You Feel The Love

While the owners look ecstatic, the dog seems to be on a different page.

A Goth Christmas

Just because they’re goth, doesn’t mean they don’t enjoy Christmas as everyone else does!

Spread The Joy

Oh so ironic… Clearly, the kids were very into the Christmas cheer.

Reluctant

Nothing says Christmas more than kids looking angry for having to pose for a photo.

Christmas Ninja

This action shot seems very festive, what with the singing dog and, of course, the ninja dog. What really completes this compelling image in the Christmas tree in the background.

Wait For It…

Another case of a seemingly normal family Christmas portrait. Just pay attention, that’s all.

Love Is All Around

Aw, isn’t this sweet? Even the dogs can’t stay away from each other!

Oh, The Joy

Yet another lovely and joyful Christmas card to send to the whole family.

Christmas Spirit

They almost got a perfect shot… Until the kids truly showed their opinions of Christmas cards.

Happy Holidays

Yes, meeting Santa can be a tough experience, as the little boy in the image shows.