Christmas is often characterized as a joyous holiday filled with family get-togethers, tree decorating and gift giving. What better way to celebrate this than by sporting something that's sure to spread some holiday cheer: an ugly Christmas sweater.
Ugly Christmas sweaters were once something only your grandmother would have in her closet, but now they're loved and flaunted by many. With so many options, from actually cute to straight-up hilarious, you'll want to get one of these ugly sweaters for your holiday celebration this year.
Here are some of the funniest, trendiest ugly Christmas sweaters on the market, according to shoppers.
Best ugly Christmas sweaters
Five Below Snoopy Christmas Sweater
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and while this might not be a particularly "ugly" sweater, it's affordable, festive and fun for the holidays. With a price tag of only $10, this classic Peanuts scene can be worn for years to come.
FRIENDS Christmas Sweater
Why limit yourself to just one holiday film when you can rep them all? This sweatshirt combines characters from "Home Alone," "The Grinch," "A Christmas Story" and more Christmas classics. Available in three different colors and a range of sizes, family members will be quoting go-to lines at you all night.
Box Lunch Barbie Christmas Sweater
This Barbie's wardrobe needs an ugly Christmas sweater! Luckily, Box Lunch has got you covered, no matter which fandom you're part of. Whether you need Mickey ears to match your sweater or prefer to sport a certain web-slinging superhero, these sweaters will prove to be "Ken-ough."
A Christmas Story "Oh Fudge" Christmas Sweater
For a matching moment, this unisex sweater from Walmart has got everyone covered, thanks to its inclusive sizing, ranging from small to 4X. Donning a family-friendly quote from the movie, reviewers adore the knit material the sweatshirt is made out of, further raving of its high quality and the fact that it fits true to size.
Shop RiffRaff "The Grinch" Graphic Sweater
5:30: jazzercise, 6:00: dinner with me, I can't cancel that again! 7:00 pre-order this graphic crew neck that features The Grinch in his sassiest pose.
"Bye Buddy" Elf Ugly Christmas Sweater
Fans of this Christmas classic will instantly recognize the phrase accompanied by the supportive character who says it.
Allntrends Jingle Bell Rock Ugly Christmas Sweater
The hallmark of a good ugly Christmas sweater is a cheesy pun (the cheesier, the better). This sweater, which says "Jingle Bell Rock" and features the face of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, fits the bill. It comes in 10 different colors.
Todd and Margo Matching Couples Ugly Christmas Sweater
Fans of "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" will get a kick out of these matching couple sweaters. Note: the cost is per sweatshirt, and each also comes in black.
KalisClosetCo Have A Merry Fieri Christmas Sweater
One look is all you need to understand why this is a bestseller. Whether you're familiar with Guy Fieri from his many Food Network shows or from his internet fame, this sweater will definitely bring home the gold at your ugly Christmas sweater party.
Joyin LED Light-Up Reindeer Ugly Christmas Sweater
People won't be able to look away from this reindeer sweater that has real bulbs adorning its antlers and a scarf wrapped around its neck. It has six different light modes and also comes in red and blue.
Pawfect House Personalized Ugly Christmas Sweater
If you're a cat lover or have one in your life, this sweater will become their (or your) new favorite thing. It can be customized with one of three pre-selected phrases — Cat Mom, Cat Dad or Cat Mum — or you can put in your own title. You can also put up to eight cats on it (choose one of four breeds for each) along with their names!
BuffaloDragon Personalized Pet Face Christmas Sweater
And of course dog lovers need a sweater, too! This one from Etsy can be customized with your four-legged bestie's name and photo.
Pink Queen Sweater Dress with Pockets
For those that want to be festive but keep it stylish, this adorable sweater dress is for you. It comes in 15 different designs, all with different knitted Christmas characters on the front. Most importantly, it has pockets!
v28 Oversized Christmas Reindeer Cardigan
This sweater cardigan is loved by Amazon shoppers. In fact, over 2,000 verified shoppers have rated it a perfect five stars. It's cute, comfy and comes in four different holiday-themed patterns.
Squirrel in the Christmas Tree Ugly Sweater
Flaunt a furry friend on your shoulder with this hilarious 3D sweater. Inspired by a tale of accidentally taking home a squirrel when you pick out a Christmas tree, everyone will go nuts for this adorable top.
Charmma Two-Person Pullover Ugly Christmas Sweater
Grab a friend, family member or partner and deck the halls in this two-person sweater. It's sort of like getting two for the price of one?
Beer Pong Ugly Christmas Sweater
This ugly sweater was designed with the party animal in mind. People will love playing rounds of beer pong right on the front of your sweater. The plastic cups are detachable and the ping pong ball is included.
Plateartforkids Parent and Baby Ugly Christmas Sweater
The maker behind this sweater was looking for a way to sport a fun Christmas sweater but couldn't find a sweater for her son. When she realized she would have to wear a baby carrier anyway, the parent and baby sweater combo was born. Look after your newborn while still joining in on the ugly sweater fun.
Reindeer Ring Toss 3D Ugly Christmas Sweater
What's better than an ugly sweater? An interactive ugly sweater! Kids and adults alike will love playing ring toss right on your shirt. You're sure to be the talk of the party with this one.
Tipsy Elves Stocking Stuffer Sweater
With a sewn-in stocking smacked front and center of this sweater, you can store goodies (including — but not limited to — a full-sized wine bottle) and strut your stuff at the same time.
Santa Claus 3D Chimney Climbing Ugly Christmas Sweater
This sweater takes ugly Christmas sweaters to a completely new level. Featuring a mechanical Santa that literally climbs into a chimney attached to the front of the shirt, you'll be the talk of the Christmas gathering for weeks.
Tipsy Elves Gaudy Garlands and Outrageous Ornaments Sweater
It's always a good time for tinsel. By far one of the most dazzling, festive options on our list, this button-up cardigan is perfect for the holiday season.
