Christmas is a time for family, friends, and fun --- and what’s more fun than swapping novelty Christmas shirts? If you're looking for a way to show your festive spirit or spread your seasonal cheer, then check out our top 10 picks for the best novelty Christmas t-shirt designs this year.
The Top 10 Fun Christmas Shirts for 2021
But what makes a Christmas t-shirt special to you and your family? Do you prefer matching shirts for every family member or a t-shirt that makes you laugh?
Because everybody has a different definition, we’ve decided to divide our list up into smaller categories. That way, it’s easy for everybody in your clan to find the shirt idea they love.
Christmas T-Shirts for Family
10. Rudolph Custom Name T-Shirt
If you’re looking for the perfect t-shirt for multiple people, each with their distinct personalities, there’s hardly a better solution than custom t-shirts for Christmas. Each of these cute tees can be personalized with a name or nickname for every member of your family or friend group.
The simple, white tee is adorned with a variety of diverse patterns, from buffalo plaid to snowflake, and the first letter is always printed to look like a reindeer! Wear it with some jeans, and throw on a red or black cardigan, and your outfit will look fabulous.
9. Family Clause Custom Christmas Shirt
For those who prefer a funny family Christmas shirt, this is the perfect design. Still customizable, this one empowers you to point out the type of “Claus” that represents each friend or family member.
For example, your mother can be “Mama Claus,” while your kid brother might be “Trouble Claus.” The letters of the customized portion vary between a green candy stripe pattern and a red pattern with imagery that would feel at home on a Christmas sweater.
Once again, the simple style of this custom Christmas t-shirt makes it perfect for pairing with a cardigan for a layered look.
Kids Christmas Shirts
8. Santa Vibes Christmas T-Shirt
Honestly, this one is a no-brainer; what do you kids love most about Christmas?
Presents? Yeah, probably presents, you’re right. But after presents? Candy? Yeah, probably that too.
But every child knows that Santa is the source of those presents, so many children would proudly call themselves a fan. With this cute Christmas t-shirt design, children can represent one of their holiday heroes - and maybe earn a few brownie points with him while they're at it?
Featuring his name in collegiate-like print, the bold red and Navy blue can be paired with practically any holiday outfit. If you’re looking for a simple and versatile Christmas shirt your kids will love, then this is an ideal option.
7. Lucy Lightweight Kids Slub Cardigan
Of course, the holidays are a time that commonly requires a Christmas shirt or two that isn’t too casual either. There’s a time and a place for everything, so the Santa shirt may not always be appropriate for the setting.
In those cases, we recommend these lightweight cardigans for kids. Available in three, beautiful patterns, they represent a simple solution for making any outfit appear more sophisticated.
Opt for the leopard print for a nice family dinner out, or the red for a fancy Christmas party. For church, the solid black cardigan can instill a respectable aesthetic when paired with almost any outfit.
Women’s Christmas T-Shirts
6. Holly Jolly Bogo Bundle
When considering the perfect Christmas t-shirt for women, we couldn’t decide between these two festive designs. Fortunately, they’re offered in a Buy One, Get One Free bundle, so we get to recommend both!
The white t-shirt (again, allowing you versatility in how you implement it into your style) features a cute list of the four best things about the holiday. The text varies between script and block letters, and the block letters alternate between red and green ink.
The Christmas sweatshirt features the iconic lyrics to “Have a Holly Jolly Christmas” - again in variations of script and block lettering. This time, in addition to red and green, some letters are printed in white ink, and the design is framed by two adorable sprigs of mistletoe.
5. Very Merry Christmas T-Shirt
Like the Santa shirt for the kids, this t-shirt earns a spot on this list thanks to its simple, versatile design. It features the word ‘Merry’ in collegiate-style block lettering on a field of solid black. The letters are printed in red ink and outlined in white and green.
Because of the ability for black to complement just about anything, this shirt is an excellent way to add a bit of cheer to any style. Whether you’re shopping for gifts or grabbing a peppermint latte with a friend, this shirt is perfect for low-maintenance fashion.
4. Merry and Bright Splatter Christmas T-Shirt
Sometimes, though, we want to spread our merry cheer but our style requires something a little more complicated. This Christmas t-shirt boasts an ink-splatter design that is always captivating.
Dominating the front of the t-shirt is a large white inkblot in which the phrase “Merry and Bright” is featured in a fun, red script. This design is perfect for spreading delight at any casual holiday event.
Funny Christmas Shirts
3. My Favorite Color is Christmas Lights
Now we’ve entered a very popular category: Christmas funny t-shirts. Given that this is such a fun and energetic time of year, it makes sense that people enjoy taking this time to make others laugh.
This Christmas t-shirt is the perfect example. Simultaneously festive and funny, this shirt informs every passerby of your favorite color: Christmas lights. The word ‘Christmas’ recalls a tree in the color and design of the text --- it even sports a cute star over the ‘i’.
The script lettering of the word ‘Lights’ is formed by --- you guessed it --- a string of lights. Yellow, green, and blue light bulbs dot the script and really provide the design with a sense of completion.
2. Run Run Rudolph Christmas T-Shirt
We love this Christmas t-shirt design because it's somehow elegant, funny, and adorable, all at once. It features the familiar lyrics to the classic Christmas song of the same name in an ornate script that contributes to a sense of motion.
A classy reindeer is caught mid-jump as its cute, plaid scarf blows behind it in the wind. The reindeer boasts a leopard print on its coat, which further establishes the originality of this design. It’s the perfect Christmas t-shirt for animal lovers.
1. Oh Deer Let's Spread Some Cheer Christmas T-Shirt
Now we arrive at our favorite entry on this list. This shirt features everything we look for in the perfect Christmas t-shirt design: cute Christmas imagery, a funny quote, and more than a dash of festive coloring and lettering.
Some words are green, some are red, and many are white; some are in a script-style font, while others are in a fun, childlike font that is both blocky and rounded. Snowflakes fall about the field, and a candy cane dances among the snowfall.
Completing the design are two, heartwarmingly adorable reindeer. One sits wide-eyed and ready for the holiday fun, while the other boasts an expression that shows the little reindeer is nothing if not content with life.
Discover More Novelty Christmas T-Shirt Ideas at Tees2UrDoor
At Tees2UrDoor, we believe our wardrobe reveals a lot about us, and that the clothes we wear are a true expression of the self. If you are funny, we have funny tees to express that; if you’re into fashion, we have plenty of snazzy Christmas t-shirts to go with your awesome personality!
We’re always designing fashion for every occasion and consistently expanding our wide selection of apparel. As the Christmas season approaches, we're excited to help you find the perfect novelty Christmas shirt to keep the holidays fun.
This holiday season, pick up some novelty tees for you and your family and make an astounding Christmas card out of them! To discover more great ideas for novelty Christmas shirts, reach out to our team today.