The cookie recipes have been chosen, your holiday jammies have been removed from storage, and you are ready to carry out your favorite Christmas traditions. But who says you can’t have some unexpected fun on the way? We found some hilarious Christmas goods that will make you giggle this season — Grandma and Grandpa may or may not approve.
There are numerous ways to incorporate quirky objects into your house, ranging from outdoor inflatables to kitchen gadgets that will ensure Christmas cheer. You undoubtedly already have all the traditional items that make Christmas special — and we encourage you to keep them all out! — but now and then, being a little wicked is wonderful. After all, if they’re celebrating in a warm climate, some people might need the Rudolph mankini…
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Most people will undoubtedly reach for sweaters decorated with reindeer, Santa Claus, and genuine lights at any ugly sweater party. But with this dad-bod sweater, complete with a hairy chest and an untoned tummy, we guarantee you’ll stand out in a crowd.
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It takes a certain amount of confidence to wear this Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer mankini, but they will be the talk of the holiday party! Whoever wears this will certainly be invited to all the reindeer games.
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Looking for a different take on the traditional green Christmas tree this year? Tree Buddies has a variety of beautiful trees, but we’re particularly fond of this 6-foot-tall candy cane tree. The red and white stripes indicate you are overjoyed for the holiday season.
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Christmas may be stressful, so we thank the cosmos for the existence of booze. Fill a Santa-stocking flask with your favorite booze to make your family holiday gathering much more fun.
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Who needs a Jelly of the Month Club membership when you have this inflatable National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation? The 8-foot lawn ornament is a nod to the opening scene, in which Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase) insists on cutting down his Christmas tree, despite forgetting a saw in the process — but eventually gets the tree (and roots) out.
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Who doesn’t enjoy some festive drinking? Smirnoff vodka is being sold in ornament bottles adorned for the holidays. Each bottle includes 750 mL of vodka and is only available briefly.
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These string lights require no explanation if you’ve ever seen the film A Christmas Story. But if you haven’t already, watch the movie and return to get these lights. Each string includes ten lights that resemble a woman’s leg and a lampshade.
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Keep your pals and wine close… especially over the holidays when you must engage with family members. This hilarious Christmas sweater is not only festive and humorous but also functional! We’ll put ten in our Amazon cart.
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A guaranteed method to demonstrate your affection for Christmas? Frosty the Snowman will be projected into your yard!
This 10-foot inflatable, available only from Hammacher Schlemmer, features segments from the 1969 cartoon. The Christmas ornament is composed of tough polyester to withstand the elements throughout winter.
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Cousin Eddie was all it took to wreck the Griswold family’s gorgeous tree and decorations. Clark was lucky to have that boozy eggnog in that crystal moose glass to keep him sane! With the same glass, you can celebrate your holiday madness.
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This 18-inch Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is pre-lit with 35 lights, making it ideal for illuminating your yard at night.
What is Rudolph without his red nose? This one lights up and blinks so brightly that the entire neighborhood can see it!
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Imagine coming into someone’s home for a Christmas party and seeing a 6-foot-tall cardboard cutout of Clark Griswold. This will undoubtedly spark conversation and prompt references to National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. Clark wants a traditional family Christmas, so maybe he’ll receive one at your house?
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Are you looking to replace your Christmas tree this year? Disney and Hallmark have collaborated to make a 6-count set of Mickey Mouse-shaped glass decorations. They are available in red, yellow, green, turquoise, blue, and silver.
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This holiday season, gingerbread men can be cookies in your kitchen and lawn decorations. This massive inflatable is dressed with a Santa Claus hat, a red and green striped scarf, and a candy cane. It has eight pegs and four ropes to keep it in place until December.
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Want to avoid climbing a ladder to hang Christmas lights? Not a problem! This 2-foot inflatable decoration will suffice. It comes in various colors and patterns and is an excellent addition to your yard decorations.
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The Super Nintendo was released in 1990 and became a part of the childhoods of ’90s youth. Hallmark Keepsake has transformed the famous system, complete with a Yoshi game, into the ornament that should be on every tree. Does anyone else remember blowing into the cartridge to get it to work?
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Only Santa Claus himself can compete with Buddy the Elf as the happiest Christmas icon. Thanks to this 6-foot prelit inflatable that self-inflates in seconds, the Elf persona may now reside in your yard this holiday season. We can almost hear it yelling, “SANTAAAAA!”
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You’re probably going to a lot of Christmas parties this year, and you can’t possibly turn up empty-handed! This wine bottle tote was intended to resemble Santa Claus’ slacks, putting a unique spin on a traditional present.
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If this Christmas décor appears eerily familiar, it’s because it’s a throwback! The colorful bulbs and a seven-point star adorn the porcelain tree. They come in a variety of hues and sizes, but we’re obsessed with these Amazon trees.
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This doormat needs little explanation if you enjoy National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. All of your guests who come over throughout the holiday season will see the humorous phrase from the film.
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With this massive inflatable on your lawn, you’ll undoubtedly gain a reputation for adoring Christmas. The 26-foot Santa Claus is dressed in his traditional red suit and carries a sack of goodies over his shoulder. Yes, Santa Claus has arrived in town!
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On this holiday cup, your favorite Christmas characters have joined forces! You may now drink your morning coffee alongside the Grinch, Ralphie, Buddy the Elf, Kevin McCallister, and Cousin Eddie.
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Santa will be envious that he is attempting to climb up your chimney so early! This 4-foot Santa ornament is ideal for hanging in a window, porch, fireplace, or on the roof. With his bendable limbs, you can simply modify his position to make it appear as if he’s going up your house to your chimney.
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Oh my goodness! You may decorate your own Charlie Brown Christmas tree with a red Christmas ornament and Linus’ blue blanket. To get into the Christmas mood, the tree even plays the “Linus & Lucy” theme song; all you need are two AA batteries.
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Sugar plums may dance in the imaginations of youngsters the night before Christmas, but gumdrop lights can illuminate your area all season long. This 8-foot-long decoration features ten multicolored LED gumdrops that are 8 inches tall and come in red, yellow, green, blue, and purple. Each gumdrop even has a textured, sugared covering on the outside to give it that perfect candy look.
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Allow your children to submit letters directly to Santa at the North Pole. You can personalize the red mailbox with a two-to-three-line message containing your children’s names. The mailbox features a slot for letters and an opening in the front for Santa to receive them.
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Get into the holiday mood by lighting up your home with these projected snowflakes. This waterproof, weather-resistant projector has an AC connection and can cover up to 539 square feet. This is ideal if you live in an area where it does not snow but yet want to have a white Christmas.
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Gingerbread cookies are typically a must-have during the holiday season, but what if they had a humorous twist? This cookie kit allows you to produce 10 to 12 gingerbread men’s cookies; only the cookies are doing karate movements. Put the finishing touches on them with icing and candies, and your visitors will have a good (tasty) laugh.
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While we’re all doing our thing and remaining safe by wearing face masks, we might as well have fun while we’re doing it. This mask doubles as a Santa Claus beard, ensuring we’re fully immersed in the festive mood!
