Feel Festive With Our Top 10 Christmas TikTok Trends

Time to take down the fake spiderwebs and hang up your niche, funny-yet-sexy Halloween costume, Mariah Carey has officially defrosted. 

All incessant pop-culture references aside, Christmas is right around the corner, and with it, a tidal wave of new TikTok trends for the brands, TikTok marketing agencies and advertisers among you to jump on. But, with the ever-turning TikTok trend wheel, ensuring that your brand is engaging with the correct form of content can be a tall task.  Read on to find out the top 10 Christmas TikTok trends worth participating in this year.

THE TOP 10 CHRISTMAS TIKTOK TRENDS IN 2024

Christmas Tree Decorations 

@yasminbright_

Let’s decorate the Christmas tree✨✨✨ love a classic red tree eeeek @Balsam Hill a d #christmastreedecorating #christmas2024 #christmasdecor #burgundychristmastree

♬ Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree – Brenda Lee

TikTok becomes flooded with millions of Christmas Tree decorating videos each year, and 2024 is no different. 

This year, people are leaning hard into nostalgia. From paper chains to colourful Christmas ornaments, users are creating their very own Christmas ‘08 in honour of the holidays of their youth.

Use some funky transitions and playful music – “Nativity” sounds are particularly popular at the moment – to join in on the Christmas fun. 

Christmas Baking 

@chelsweets

DITL of a Baker: Christmas Cookie Box Ed. – Pt. 3 🎄🎅🍪 Can’t believe all 12 cookies are baked & ready to be boxed up 🤗 The recipes are linked in my bio or you can google chelsweets 2024 Christmas cookie box #christmas #cookiebox

♬ Main Title (From “Elf”) – Dominik Hauser

Christmas baking is the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit, making it one of the most popular Christmas TikTok trends of the year. 

Whether you are a seasoned baker or are donning your first pair of oven mitts, whipping up some holiday goodies in the kitchen is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Popular recipes include sugar cookies, snickerdoodles, and gourmet hot chocolate. 

Throw on your favourite Christmas movie to bake to and whisk the night away! 

Christmas drinks 

@champagneangofficial

Pov: Christmas is in two weeks 🥂🧡🍊✨ These are the perfect bevy to be sipping on Winter mornings #christmas2024 #christmascountdown #christmasrecipe #christmasrecipes #christmasdrinks #friendsmas #christmasparty #mimosa #christmasmorning

♬ Christmas MashUp – Christmas 🫶🏼

Time for a little Christmas tipple! 

One of the biggest Christmas TikTok trends this year is Christmas cocktails – and rightfully so! Be it merry margaritas or beautifully boozy hot chocolate, TikTok is filled with hundreds of delightfully delicious Christmas drinks for you to indulge in. 

Why not try some batched cocktails for your Christmas feast? It’s a surefire way to please your guests and make your life easier!

Christmas fails 

@dianatalksmoney

Please tell me we’re not the only ones 🤣🤣🤣 this is too funny, we were dying 💀🤣😭 #christmastree #christmas2024 #christmastiktok #funny #funnyvideos #christmasfunnyvideo #viral #fy #fyp #homedepot

♬ Oh No – Kreepa

Unfortunately, we can’t all be Christmas gurus… 

Sometimes things go pear-shaped over Christmas, leading to one of the funniest Christmas TikTok trends: Christmas fails. Everyone has a humorous Christmas memory to share, be it a Christmas tree falling over, kids fearing Elf on the Shelf, or cats ruining decorations. 

This heartwarming trend is a reminder that even if your Christmas isn’t Pinterest-worthy, it’s still a Christmas to treasure. 

Christmas Tree Transitions 

@facebeatbygg

ITS TIMEEE ❤️🥰 #christmasdecor #christmastree #christmastreetransition #candycane #candycanechristmastree #christmas2024

♬ Its timeeeeeeee – Fundos Flop

The Christmas tree transition trend on TikTok brings a touch of festive magic to the platform, enchanting viewers with stunning before-and-after reveals. This Christmas Tiktok trend starts with a bare tree, creators work their magic, transforming it into a dazzling display of twinkling lights, shimmering baubles, and captivating themes like candy canes or elegant winter whites. Set to joyful carols or trending tunes, these transformations capture the true spirit of Christmas. From cosy, traditional designs to bold, contemporary styles, each tree is a unique expression of holiday cheer. In the UK, this trend beautifully showcases the heart of Christmas creativity and community​

Christmas Dance Challenges

@sdance_studio

#dance #trend #viral #dc #fyp #christmas #christmasdance

♬ song Jingle bells funk – kg_mano_phonk

Festive dance challenges are possibly the most popular Christmas TikTok Trends each year, uniting users across the globe in a celebration of the season. These lively, choreographed routines, set to upbeat remixes of classic carols or popular holiday tunes, are a fun way to spread Christmas cheer. From jolly moves inspired by Santa’s sleigh to twirling motions that mimic falling snowflakes, these dances transform living rooms into festive stages adorned with tinsel and fairy lights. Whether families are dancing in matching pyjamas or creators are dazzling in glittering outfits, the trend perfectly captures the joy, sparkle, and togetherness of Christmas

Grinch Ruins Christmas Prank 

@famousunderdog

The Grinch is at it again destroying kids Christmas’s 😭 someone please stop this! 😂😂 #thegrinch #grinch #christmas #christmastiktok #christmastree #kids #scarecam #scared #scary #horrir #movie #fff #fyd #fyf #fy #foryou #foryoupage #bew #viral #trending #explore #us #usa #america #american #unitedstates #unitedstatesofamerica

♬ You’re a Mean One Mr. Grinch (A Funny Christmas Song) – Allan Sherman

The Grinch ruins prank is one of the most mischievous and hilarious Christmas TikTok trends this holiday season. Inspired by the iconic character, pranksters don Grinch costumes to “ruin” the festive cheer, creating moments that are as surprising as they are funny. Picture the shock and laughter when the Grinch sneaks in to “steal” presents or disrupts Christmas dinner with his naughty antics. The joy of these pranks comes from the playful chaos and the genuine reactions they spark. Perfect for families and friends, these pranks add a quirky twist to holiday traditions. Want to join in the fun? TikTok is filled with Grinch-inspired prank ideas ready to bring some cheeky mischief to your celebrations

Holiday Transformations 

@angiebellemare

We went BIG this year 🎄🙈 #christmas2024 #christmastransformation #christmastransitions #tacticalchristmas #christmasdecorating #christmasdecorations #christmastree #christmascabin #christmasdecoratingideas #christmasparty #fyp #fy

♬ Tactical Christmas – Chivi 😘

Amongst the many Christmas TikTok trends out there, these holiday transformations are spreading festive cheer with heartwarming before-and-after reveals that capture the magic of Christmas. Creators are transforming their homes into enchanting Christmas wonderlands, filled with twinkling lights, lush trees, and cosy decorations. These time-lapse videos, often set to cheerful carols, immerse viewers in a seasonal atmosphere that radiates warmth. Alongside home makeovers, fashion transformations are equally popular, with users switching from comfy holiday loungewear to dazzling Christmas party outfits. Whether it’s a room makeover or a wardrobe change, these transformations showcase the joyful spirit of the holidays. For inspiration, check out these festive transformations

DIY Christmas Decorations 

@shellydoesdiy

Easy DIY Christmas decor 2024 All you need is 8 brown paper bags and some glue! #christmascrafts #diychristmasdecor #christmasdiy #diychristmas Inspo: @HAPPIEVERLYAFTER

♬ original sound – Rhythmic Music

One of the more popular DIY Christmas TikTok trends out there, this trend is packed with festive charm, as creators share affordable, heartwarming ideas to personalise holiday decorations. From making homemade wreaths and personalised ornaments to upcycling old Christmas trees, these DIY projects invite everyone to get creative. Many TikTokers also focus on sustainability, using recycled materials to turn everyday items into unique festive treasures. These videos go beyond simple tutorials; they’re about creating memories and embracing the warmth of the season. Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or a beginner, this trend brings a special, personal touch to Christmas celebrations.

Aesthetic-specific wish lists

@.sunao

sorry for not posting as much, we’ve been busy with school🤍 #greenscreen #fyp #fypシ #foryou #foryoupage #inspo #ideas #clothes #winter #christmas #wishlist #vanilla #vanillagirl #christmaslist #uggs #fashion

♬ original sound – 𝑵𝑨𝑻𝑪𝑺𝑳𝑼𝑽𝑹❦

TikTok has taken the traditional Christmas wish list trend to new heights this year, creating gift guides for specific aesthetics.  The app is currently flooded with highly specific wish lists; from clean girl to vanilla girl, no matter your niche there’s a gift guide out there for you.  Aesthetic-specific wish lists joins the ranks of our favourite Christmas TikTok trends for brands to be aware of as it is so easy to replicate with your own products. There is really no end to the number of niche aesthetics for your brand to tap into in this trend and it will stay relevant right up until Christmas day.  Moreover, given the visual heavy nature of TikTok, videos that play into aesthetics typically perform incredibly well. For brands, having a niche aesthetic can aid you in standing out from your competitors whilst still creating highly popular content.

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