These Christmas Instagram Captions Are Guarenteed To Spread Holiday Cheer

With cooler temps comes cravings for Christmas cookies and mailboxes bursting with invites to various festivities. If your schedule is packed with holiday parties with friends, family dinners, and coworker happy hour gatherings, you're likely looking forward to taking a few photos to share on social media.

The one thing that seems to stump *many* people every year, is their holiday-inspired Instagram captions. And considering there are only so many times you can wish your followers "Merry Christmas," it's only right that WH provides some extra help this time around.

If you're feeling stumped, know you have tons of options. You can always steal inspiration from holiday films such as Elf and Miracle on 34th Street, or you can pull lyrics from your favorite Christmas songs. But if that still feels a bit cliché to you, there are also playful phrases and even fitness-inspired ideas (!!) to put to the test.

Whether you want to post photos from your killer gym session or your next big social event, here are 150 Instagram Christmas captions to try this holiday season.

Fun Phrases:

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1. "More lit than the tree."

2. "Sleigh all day."

3. "Having a jingle ball."

4. “Merry Christmas, happy holidays.”

5. “Sleighed it.”

6. “Hibernation ready.”

7. “Unique like a snowflake.”

8. "A December to remember.“

9. “Find me under the mistletoe.”

10. “Baby it’s cold outside.”

11. “Cold as ice.”

12. “On Christmas, we were white.”

13. “Ho-ho-hope you have a merry Christmas.”

14. "They call me snowflake cause they know I’m unique”

15. “*Drinks iced coffee in winter weather.*"

16. “Don’t be fooled, it’s just my resting Grinch face.”

17. “Fabulous and festive.”

18. “Plot twist: I’m the present.🎁”

19. “ The weather might be cold, but my heart is warm.”

20. “Tis the season.”

21. “Santa’s favorite helper.”

22. “Santa’s favorite elves.”

23. “Getting all the Christmas feels.”

24. “Home for the holidays.”

25. “Sweater weather is better together.”

26. “Hot chocolate > coffee. #sorrynotsorry”

27. “When in doubt, drink hot chocolate.”

28. “Keep calm and merry on.”

29. “Taking mistletoe applications today only. ”

30. “Fa la la la la.”

31. “Brr it’s cold out here, there must be snow flurries in the atmosphere.”

32. “Dear Santa, I can explain…”

33. “Santa tell me.”

34. “Cold hands, warm heart.”

35. “Santa baby.”

36. “Christmas is coming, add me to your wish list.”

37. “Holly Jolly.”

38. “Christmas spirit is high, bank account is low.”

39. “Tis the season to be freezin’!”

40. “Coffee & Christmas can’t be beat.”

41. “A little more sparkle a little less stress.”

42. “Dear Santa, define nice. ”

43. “You’re my greatest gift.”

44. “Is it holiday cheer or holiday coffee consumption?”

45. “Naughty or nice?”

46. “Feeling frosty.”

47. “Find me by the fire.”

48. “Oh deer, it’s cold!”

49. “Sweater weather.”

50. “Licence to chill.”

From your favorite holiday films and TV:

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51. "You’ll shoot your eye out kid!" —A Christmas Story

52. "Some people are worth melting for." —Frozen

53. "Merry Christmas, ya filthy animal." —Home Alone 2: Lost in New York

54. "Just remember, the true spirit of Christmas lies in your heart." —The Polar Express

55. "Treat every day like Christmas." — Elf

56. "Every time a bell rings an angel gets his wings." —It's a Wonderful Life

57. "Christmas isn't just a day, it's a frame of mind."—Miracle on 34th Street

58. "Do you want to build a snowman?" —Frozen

59. "It's all humbug, I tell you. Humbug!" —Scrooge

60. "Isn’t there anyone who knows what Christmas is all about?" —A Charlie Brown Christmas

61. "Looks great. Little full, lotta sap." — Christmas Vacation

62. "I will honor Christmas in my heart and try to keep it all the year." — A Christmas Carol

63. “Blast this Christmas music. It’s joyful and triumphant.” How the Grinch Stole Christmas

64. “No one should be alone on Christmas.” — How the Grinch Stole Christmas

65. “I’ll just be hanging around the mistletoe, hoping to be kissed.” - Love Actually

66. “But for now, let me say. Without hope or agenda. Just because it's Christmas. And at Christmas you tell the truth. To me, you are perfect.” - Love Actually

67. “I want my house to be seen from space!” — Deck The Halls

68. “Seeing is believing, but sometimes the most real things in the world are the things we can't see.” — The Polar Express

69. "I believe, I believe, it’s silly, but I believe." —Miracle on 34th Street

70. “It’s gonna be legend…merry.”— How I Met Your Mother.

71. "Just because I cannot see it, doesn’t mean I can’t believe it!" —The Nightmare Before Christmas

72. "Cheer up, dude. It’s Christmas." — The Grinch

73. "And we’re going to have the hap-hap-happiest Christmas." —Christmas Vacation

74. "God bless us, every one!"A Christmas Carol

75. "It's Christmas Eve and we are going to go celebrate being young and being alive."— The Holiday

76. "Ho Ho Ho Holy Crap is it hot in here!"- Friends

77. "When we watch Frosty the Snowman, he roots for the sun."—The Big Bang Theory

78. "Oh, Jingle Bells, Batman smells, Robin laid an egg." — The Simpsons

79. "Aren't we forgetting the true meaning of Christmas? You know, the birth of Santa." — The Simpsons

80. "I got myself for Secret Santa. I was supposed to tell somebody, but I didn't."—The Office

81. "It’s Christmas Eve. A time of mystery, expectations, who knows what might happen." —The Nutcracker and the Four Realms

82. "The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear." —Elf

83. "I suppose it all started with the snow. You see, it was a very special kind of snow."— Frosty The Snowman.

84. "I'm not just a whimsical figure who wears a charming suit and affects a jolly demeanor. You know, I'm a symbol."—Miracle on 34th Street

85. "We elves try to stick to the four main food groups: candy, candy canes, candy corn, and syrup."Elf

86. "Number One. It's Christmas. I've got to deliver gifts."— The Santa Clause 2

87. “This is the most beautiful-est, most wonderful-est Christmas ever."—The Polar Express

88. "There's no greater gift than friendship." —The Polar Express

89. "Santa's coming? I KNOW HIM!" —Elf

90. "If you look for it, I’ve got a sneaky feeling you’ll find that love is actually all around." —Love Actually

91. "Son of a nutcracker!”—Elf

92. "HELP ME…I’m FEELING.”How the Grinch Stole Christmas

93. "We're your worst nightmare. Elves with attitude."—The Santa Clause

94. "Merry Christmas Eve Eve, everybody!"—New Girl

95. “It’s Christmas Eve. It’s the one night of the year when we all act a little nicer, we smile a little easier, we cheer a little more."— Scrooged.

96. "How jolly our Christmas will be!"—The Nightmare Before Christmas

97. "Happy Festivus, Georgie."— Seinfeld

98. "Please tell Joey, Christmas will be snowy."— Friends

99. "My name is Bond...Santa Bond."—The Office

100. "That's what Christmas memories are made from. They're not planned, they're not scheduled, nobody puts them in their Blackberry. They just happen." —Deck the Halls

From your favorite Christmas songs:

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101. "Although it’s been said many times, many ways, Merry Christmas to you.”– The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas to You)

102. "I’m just gonna keep on waiting, underneath the mistletoe.”– All I want for Christmas is You

103. "Ev’ryday’s a holiday, when I’m near to you.”– Merry Christmas, Darling

104. "As long as you love me so, let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.”– Let it Snow

105. “A very Merry Christmas and a happy new year. Let’s hope it’s a good one, without any fear.”– Happy Xmas (War is Over)

106. “Have yourself a merry little Christmas."– Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

107. "He knows when you’ve been bad or good, so be good, for goodness sake!”– Santa Claus is Coming to Town

108. "A beautiful sight, we’re happy tonight."– Winter Wonderland

109. “Come and trim my Christmas tree, with some decorations bought at Tiffany. "– Santa Baby

110. "A king was born today.”– Mary’s Boy Child

111. "But the prettiest sight to see, is the holly that will be on your own front door.”– It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas

112. “Do they know it’s Christmastime at all? "– Do They Know It’s Christmas?

113. "You can say there’s no such thing as Santa, but as for me and Grandpa, we believe.”
– Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer

114. “Christmas time is here, happiness and cheer."– Christmas Time Is Here

115. "You bought me all those good ole presents, I love you baby, rest of my life.”– Merry Christmas Baby

116. "Feeling Christmas all around, and I'm trying to play it cool"— Santa Tell Me

117. 'Tis the season for some love giving"— Wit It This Christmas

118. "It's the most beautiful time of the year, lights fill the streets, spreading so much cheer"— Mistletoe

119. "On that third day of Christmas, we got all in our feelings, said "I love you" and meant it."— True Love

120. "If there is love in your heart and your mind, you will feel like Christmas all the time"—Where Are You Christmas

121. "The party's on, the feeling's here, that only comes, this time of year."— Wonderful Christmas Time

122. "When it seems the magic slipped away, we find it all again on Christmas Day"—Believe

123. "I think that I am in love this Christmas."— Christmas Eve

124. "Is love alive?"— Winter Song

125. "Do you wanna build a snowman?"— Do You Want To Build A Snowman?

126. "The best time of the year, when everyone comes home. With all this Christmas cheer, it's hard to be alone."—When Christmas Comes To Town

127. "I know exactly what I want this year. Santa, can you hear me ?"— Santa Can You Hear Me?

128. “What a bright time, it’s the right time, to rock the night away.”– Jingle Bell Rock

129. "Make my wish come true, all I want for Christmas is you."— All I Want For Christmas Is You

130. "Spreading the joy, spreading the cheer, toasting to another year's end."— Under My Tree

131. "Santa Claus llegó a la ciudad."Santa Claus Llegó a La Ciudad

132. "It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas."– It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas

133. "I don't know if there'll be snow, but have a cup of cheer."— Holly Jolly Christmas

134. Feliz Navidad, próspero año y felicidad."—Feliz Navidad

135. "I wait all night 'til Santa comes to wake me from my dreams"— That's Christmas to Me

136. "We need a little Christmas, right this very minute,"— We Need a Little Christmas

137. "Oh tidings of comfort and joy!"— God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen

138. "Christmas is here bringing good cheer."— Carol Of The Bells

139. "Everyone dancin' merrily, in the new old-fashioned way"— Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree

For the fitness lovers:

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140. "Frosty the swole man."

141. "No lift no gift."

142. "He see's you when you're running, he knows when you lift weights."

143. "Merry Fitness!"

144. "May your workouts be merry and bright."

145. "Giving myself muscles for Christmas."

146. "You can call me the abdominal snowman."

147. "My Christmas wish? More squats."

148. "Eat. lift, and be merry."

149. "This workout is lit 🌟."

150. "Jingle all the whey."

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