Matching Christmas shirts are the easiest way to get a family photo everyone remembers, whether it's Christmas morning, a cookie-baking day or the annual trip to see the lights. Here's how to pick a design the whole family will actually wear.
Start with the moment
- Christmas morning and pajama day: soft long sleeves or crewnecks in maroon, forest green or heather grey look cozy next to the tree.
- The family photo: one design, one color for everyone, and the family name with the year so the shirt dates the photo.
- Grandma's house: a shirt for the grandkids that says whose house it is, like "Grandma's Little Elves".
- Holiday parties: something funny everyone can wear to the office party or the neighbor's open house.
Sayings that work for the whole family
- "Merry Christmas from the [Last name]s"
- "[Last name] Family Christmas [year]"
- "Home for the Holidays"
- "Merry & Bright"
- "Nice-ish"
- "Sleigh Crew"
- "Christmas Movie Marathon Crew"
- "Papa Deer", "Mama Deer" and "Baby Deer" for the parents and kids
"Most Likely To" sets
Each person gets the same design with their own line, and the family photo turns into a game: "Most likely to eat all the cookies", "Most likely to start the movie marathon", "Most likely to wrap presents at midnight", "Most likely to be on the naughty list". Make the design once, then change the line for each person in the order.
Names on the back
For big families, put each person's name or role on the back: "Grandpa", "Cousin #4", "Head Elf", "Cookie Taster". It helps in the photo and keeps the kids' shirts from getting mixed up after the wash.
Colors that photograph well
Red, forest green and maroon look warm by the tree and in candlelight. White and heather grey look crisp outdoors in the snow. If you want different colors per family branch, keep the same design and pick colors from the same family, like red, maroon and burgundy, so the photo still looks matched.
Sizes for every age
Baby bodysuits, toddler and youth sizes and adult sizes up to 5XL can all have the same design in one order, and crewnecks or hoodies work for anyone who'd rather stay warm. If relatives live in different places, send a group link so each family adds their own names and sizes, and you check out once.
When to order
Order by December 8 for Christmas delivery. Earlier is better for big family orders, since orders of 24 or more shirts take longer to print. Add your date in the cart under "Need it by".
See the designs: our Christmas shirts are ready for your family name and the year. Hosting the ugly sweater party too? See our ugly sweater party ideas.
