Want to decorate your phone with an adorable holiday background? Get your free cute Christmas phone wallpapers for iPhone and Android!
This HUGE collection of Christmas phone backgrounds is free, so pin, save, and use as many as you want!
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- Cute Christmas phone wallpapers featuring sweet treats:
- Gingerbread cookies
- Hot chocolate
- Peppermint
- Cute Christmas phone wallpapers featuring decorations:
- Christmas trees
- Wrapping paper and gifts
- Lights
- Ornaments
- Wreaths
- Cute Christmas phone wallpapers featuring Christmas characters:
- Santa
- Winter cats
- Winter dogs
- Reindeer
- Snowmen
- Cute Christmas phone wallpapers featuring snow
- Cute Christmas phone wallpapers featuring a vintage Christmas aesthetic
- Cute Christmas phone wallpapers that are black and white
- Cute Christmas phone wallpapers featuring seasonal text
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Instructions to save your free phone wallpapers
Phone:To save to your phone, just tap and hold the image you want until a menu pops up where you can choose to download the image (follow this process for iPhone and Android). After the image is downloaded to your phone, set it as your wallpaper in your phone settings.
Computer:Right-click the image you want and save the image to your computer. To set it as your computer wallpaper, you’ll want to go to your computer’s display settings and select the saved image to set as your wallpaper.
Tip:You can also quickly pin any of these images if you want to save them and use them as your Christmas phone wallpaper later on.
Gingerbread Cookie Phone Wallpapers
These cute Christmas phone wallpapers feature gingerbread cookies in different styles. The first one always makes me think of Gingy from Shrek (“No! Not the buttons! Not the gumdrop buttons!”).
01. Gingerbread Cookie Surprise
This phone background shows an assortment of gingerbread cookies in different shapes. The little gingerbread person with the shocked expression is the cutest!
02. Gingerbread Garland
These adorable garlands show different gingerbread cookies, including hearts, stars, reindeer, and a little gingerbread person. This background is simple, sweet, and delicious!
03. Gingerbread House Noir
This adorable gingerbread house is attractive in black and white because you can imagine how colorful it actually is, covered in candy. The grayscale filter gives this phone background an old-school feel.
04. Kookie Christmas
Happy Xmas in gingerbread form! This cute Christmas phone wallpaper shows gingerbread cookies in various adorable shapes like trees, snowflakes, reindeer, snowmen, ornaments, etc. Plus, it spells out X-Mas in cookie text!
05. Hanging Cookie Fun
This cute Christmas phone background is adorable! I love the light colors and the empty space on the bottom half is perfect for phone apps without covering the sweet wallpaper design.
Christmas Tree Phone Wallpapers
These cute Christmas phone wallpapers feature Christmas trees. Trees are an iconic symbol of Christmas, so if this is your favorite holiday you’ll love decorating your phone with one of these designs!
06. Cone Tree Forest
These little cone-shaped Christmas trees make me think of ice pops. This sweet forest will look great on your phone!
07. Christmas Tree Magic
I wish I could decorate a Christmas tree like this! This gorgeous phone wallpaper features a tree that is heavy with beautiful decorations. It’s a magical Christmas aesthetic for your phone!
08. Cat Christmas Tree
OMG, I can’t get over how cute this wallpaper is! It’s a Christmas tree made of cats! This one’s a must-have phone background for anyone who loves the holiday and these adorable felines.
09. Crosshatch Christmas Tree
If you like pink, this is the Christmas phone wallpaper for you! I love looking at the pattern on this lovely little tree. It feels so joyous and pink!
10. Multicolor Minimalist Christmas Tree
This understated little tree is heartwarming. Its beautiful colors pop against the black background without being overly bright. It’s a calm, minimalistic phone wallpaper.
Merry Text Christmas Phone Wallpapers
This set of cute Christmas phone wallpapers features merry holiday text. You’ll get a dose of Christmas spirit every time you look at your phone!
11. Merry Christmas Gold on Red
These colors display a classic Christmas aesthetic. The simple, yet decorative text makes a beautiful background.
12. Merry Christmas Navy on Cream
This navy on cream has a country-chic Christmas aesthetic. Playful and charming, the simplicity of this wallpaper is perfect for phones that are busy with app icons.
13. Joy Wreath
Christmas joy all the way! Get a reminder to be joyful every time you look at your phone with this jolly Christmas background.
14. Merry Christmas Gold on Pink
Pink, black, and gold is one of my favorite color combinations! If you’re not super into Christmas green and red, this might be the perfect wallpaper for you!
15. Merry Christmas Green & Red Ball
This funky red and green Merry Christmas text looks like a cool ornament. There’s something fun about this cute phone background that makes me smile.
Hot Chocolate Phone Wallpapers
These cute Christmas phone wallpapers feature delicious hot chocolate. You’ll get a warm, yummy feeling when you look at these!
16. Peppermint Hot Cocoa Indulgence
Anyone who knows me knows that I hate mint chocolate. Even so, I still think this peppermint hot cocoa wallpaper looks scrumptious! So frothy and creamy, this cute Christmas background will make you feel warm and fuzzy every time you look at it (maybe a little hungry too).
17. Cocoa Cup Love
Who loves hot chocolate? We do! This cute phone background screams love, Christmas, and chocolate! So adorable.
18. Hot Chocolate Text Adventure
This Christmas background is simple, yet unique and elegant. I’m not sure what inspired me to create this design but I find it enticing like I’ll follow that “hot chocolate” text anywhere. If you’re also crazy about cocoa, follow that text!
19. Hot Chocolate Bath
Yeah, he might melt but this little chocolate dude is going down with a smile. This cute Christmas phone wallpaper is pure Christmas fun with a hot chocolate bomb (marshmallows included)!
20. Cuteness Cocoa Cups
Too cute! These little cocoa cups are so adorable! Imagine looking at their sweet faces each time you check your phone. Save this one now!
Santa Phone Wallpapers
These cute Christmas phone wallpapers feature Santa Claus. “OMG! Santa! I know him!!!” That’s my favorite quote from Elf. You’ll be saying ho, ho, ho and having lots of jolly fun with these backgrounds.
21. Hang on Santa!
Santa’s pretty nimble, but delivering presents can be dangerous! This charming background features Santa holding on to some Christmas lights. He seems to be pretty strong though because he has a big smile on his face and he’s managed to hold onto the gift!
22. Santa Gnome
This little Santa gnome is just darling! He looks so cozy and warm in his big hat. Don’t you just want to cuddle him?
23. Santa Hat Shuffle
There’s a silver bell under one of these hats. Which one do you think it is?
24. Santa’s Sleigh Moon Scene
I saw him! Can you imagine looking up to see the silhouette of Santa and his reindeer against a beautiful full moon? This is the sight little kids (and some adults) hope to catch a glimpse of every Christmas Eve. Channel some childhood Christmas nostalgia with this beautiful phone wallpaper.
25. Santa Essentials
Santa would be pretty unrecognizable without his signature mustache, beard, and hat combo. This phone wallpaper really captures the essence of Mr. Claus.
Snowman Phone Wallpapers
These cute Christmas phone wallpapers feature snowmen. These delightful little fellows represent the joyful memories of fun in the snow.
26. Snowman Snowflake Party
What do you think snowmen like? I would think they’re into scarves, hats, snowflakes, magical wishes that bring them to life, etc. This cute phone wallpaper captures all the snowman essentials.
27. Snowman, Tree, Snowman, Tree, Snowman
This adorable forest of snowmen and pine trees will look great on your phone! The simple design and delicate colors are ideal for a phone background.
28. Christmas Characters Unite
Snowmen have friends and they’re hanging out together in this cute Christmas background. This super-Christmasy background is sweet and fun!
29. Modern Snowm-Art
If Andy Warhol were into snowmen I think we would have seen a painting like this. I love how unique this phone wallpaper is. It’s still in keeping with the spirit of the season but in a distinctive way.
30. Snowmen at Peace
These snowmen just look happy they exist. They have a watercolor-esque design and are soothing to look at.
31. 1940’s Snowman
I love the black-and-white aesthetic of this snowman wallpaper. It makes me think of snowman animation before the invention of color television.
32. Snowman Smile
The best Christmas phone wallpapers are simple. This beautiful snowman smile conveys the spirit of the season in a minimalistic way.
33. Vintage Snowman
This vintage snowman phone background puts me in mind of a young Frosty. This adorable snowman would do a great job of keeping your phone jolly.
34. Trippy Snowman
The smile’s a little creepy, but I still think this snowman is good at heart. Grab this unique snowman wallpaper for your phone. It’ll be a good conversation starter if you let other people see your phone.
35. Snowmen on Parade
If snowmen could get up and march, I think this is what they might look like. They’re all smiling, but I wouldn’t want to mess with this army in a snowball fight.
Vintage Christmas Aesthetic Phone Wallpapers
36. Diamond Wrapping Paper
Ooh, this beautiful vintage wallpaper design features alternating green and red diamonds. I feel like a box holding a wooden toy would have been wrapped with this!
37. Vintage Dots Paper
I can’t help but think of “follow the bouncing ball” from Disney sing-alongs. Still, this vintage wrapping paper background has an art deco Christmas vibe that’s beautiful to look at.
38. Christmas Postage
This vintage postage stamp makes me think of Thomas Kinkade paintings and old-school Christmas charm.
39. Christmas Parchment
The ornaments, pine, and berries peaking up in the corner create a lovely feeling of Christmas nostalgia. The colors and textures of this phone wallpaper capture the essence of the vintage Christmas aesthetic.
40. Christmas Postcards
Fröhliche Weihnachten! These classic postcards are wishing you a merry Christmas in German.
41. From the Desk of Santa Claus…
Does Santa have his own stationery? I know he probably has a lot more incoming mail than outgoing, but if he were to write to someone I think his stationary would feature different elements of his Santa identity. This one features a single red boot. Maybe he uses this one for the people who are extra naughty?
42. Christmas Tree Candle Holder
I’m really glad people don’t usually decorate their Christmas trees with candles any more because pine trees are incredibly flammable. This phone background features a lovely candle holder in the shape of a Christmas tree.
43. Christmas Special
These little Christmas elves are adorable and definitely reminiscent of an old-school stop-motion Christmas special. Channel your childhood with this cute phone wallpaper.
44. Gorgeous Vintage Ornaments
These vintage decorations are so ornate. You can just picture them in the background of a dazzling, retro Christmas party.
45. Vintage Wrapping Paper
This lovely vintage wrapping paper features a Christmas tree design that will look beautiful on any phone. It is a simple and elegant way to decorate your phone.
Winter Cat Phone Wallpapers
These cute Christmas phone wallpapers feature cats during winter. They’re absolutely adorable and a must-have for cat lovers.
46. Christmas Catventures
Cats are so fun to watch. These cute little cats are getting into all sorts of adorable Christmas mischief.
47. Snow Dusty Black Cat
This cat’s eye is mesmerizing. Snowflakes have fallen on this striking black cat but its attention seems occupied elsewhere.
48. Christmas Cat Cuties
These little cats are ready for Christmas! They’re dressed up in their jolliest feline attire and they’ve gathered at the bottom of your phone screen. Toss them a holiday treat!
49. Catvalanche
How do cats feel about frozen water? This one doesn’t seem happy to be covered in snow, but its ruthless expression still seems adorable.
50. Christmas Kitty
Aw, was this cutie trying to help decorate for Christmas? This tangled kitty will make an adorable addition to your phone background.
Winter Dog Phone Wallpapers
51. Santa Dog
Perfect. So photogenic. Dogs are hilarious and this cute Christmas wallpaper captures the patience dogs have when their owners decide to dress them up.
52. Doggie Holiday
This lovely grayscale phone wallpaper depicts dogs celebrating Christmas. They’re different breeds wearing different holiday outfits, but they’re all having a great time!
53. Candy Bone
Can dogs eat peppermint? I don’t know, but these candy cane doggy treats look adorable. Display your love of dogs and Christmas with this wonderful phone background.
54. Dogs in Winter
This fun pooch ensemble is ready to play in the snow! These cute canines are dressed in their best winter outfits and would look so adorable on your phone.
55. Soulful Husky
These dogs are just gorgeous. Their beautiful coats and wolf-like appearance make them the perfect winter dogs. This phone wallpaper captures the majestic husky.
Wrapping Paper and Gifts Phone Wallpapers
Wrap your phone for the holidays with these cute Christmas phone wallpapers that feature different wrapping styles and presents.
56. Hanging Christmas Icons
This gold on pink Christmas phone wallpaper is super cute and I love that it’s simple but still festive.
57. Wrapped Up
This is your classic Christmas wrapping paper. It’s the perfect, simple holiday phone wallpaper.
58. The Gift Pile
Nothing’s more exciting than a pile of gifts! You’ll love seeing these presents on your phone and building the anticipation for Christmas morning!
59. Christmas Text Paper
Wrap your phone in season’s greetings! This wrapping paper background has all the classics: Noel, Peace, Deck the Halls, Merry Christmas, and more.
60. Gift Aesthetic
I just LOVE the pink, black, and white color combination! This will look so good as a phone background and the presents are wrapped so beautifully.
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This cute and simple background features little Christmas gifts and cutout trees and stars.
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These beautifully decorated presents make me a bit jealous. I’m terrible at wrapping. Give your phone a holiday makeover with this perfect Christmas wrapping aesthetic.
Christmas Wreath Phone Wallpapers
These cute Christmas phone wallpapers feature holiday wreaths. This classic Christmas decoration will be the perfect addition to your phone background!
63. Flowery Wreath
This floral wreath is a beautiful take on the Christmas wreath tradition. The subtle tones make this a lovely phone wallpaper.
64. The Bow
The big red bow creates an instant Christmas vibe. This pretty phone wallpaper is great because it has plenty of negative space and a ton of holiday charm.
65. Circlet Wreath
This minimalist wreath is so pretty. The art style is simple and sweet, everything a holiday phone background should be.
66. Wreath Rings
Adorn your phone in leafy rings of holly! These overlapping wreaths are lovely together and they create a delicate Christmas aesthetic.
67. Garland Joy
These vertical Christmas garlands scream Christmas with their red and white striped ornaments and their pine greens.
Snowy Christmas Phone Wallpapers
These cute Christmas phone wallpapers feature snow and snowflakes. Have yourself a white Christmas wherever you are with these beautiful backgrounds!
68. Magical Snowfall
Capture the natural beauty of snow with this gorgeous phone wallpaper. The snow looks so glittery and the pink and purple tones of the background make it extra lovely.
69. Winter Lake Peace
When I look at this phone wallpaper I feel at peace. Its quiet beauty is captivating and the mirrored image of snowy pine trees creates a deep appreciation of winter.
70. Pretty Snowflakes
These cute snowflakes are adorable to look at. Give your phone some sweet winter charm with this wallpaper.
71. Snow Path
This phone wallpaper is attractive and chilling at the same time. This white winter day is a beautiful way to feel the snowy cold even if it’s sunny outside.
72. Snow Prints
What do you think made these prints? You can wonder each time you look at your phone with this intriguing background.
73. Snowy Pines
These pine trees are so beautiful. Nature phone wallpapers are incredibly popular and this one features gorgeous pine trees just in time for Christmas.
74. Crystal Snowflake
If you’ve ever had the pleasure of looking at a snowflake up close you know that their crystal structures are breathtaking. Get this wallpaper so you can admire the beauty of ice crystals on your phone.
Christmas Lights Phone Wallpapers
These cute Christmas phone wallpapers feature Christmas lights. It’s so nice to see Christmas lights starting to appear on homes and businesses. Herald in the holidays with these bright phone wallpapers!
75. Classic Lights
Everyone of a certain age remembers having these classic Christmas light bulbs. Chunky and colorful, I remember being so excited when they would come out of storage. Reminisce about childhood Christmas memories with these lights.
76. Light Garlands
Simple and bright, this Christmas phone wallpaper conveys plenty of holiday excitement.
77. Bright Lights
These out-of-focus lights make me think of Christmas nights with lights on all around the city. These glittery lights will dress up your phone in Christmas joy.
78. Christmas Stroll
This Christmas background will inspire you to take a nice holiday stroll. I wish I could jump right into the photo because it looks so beautiful (these wallpapers are getting me excited for Christmas)!
79. Bright Tangle
Untangling the Christmas lights is an annual tradition! The filter used for this image gives this phone wallpaper a unique vibe, and I dig it.
80. On the Tree
No Christmas tree is complete without some beautiful twinkly lights. This tree features ornaments, pinecones, and lights to inspire you to decorate!
Ornaments Phone Wallpapers
These cute Christmas phone wallpapers feature beautiful ornaments. Decorate your phone with one of these backgrounds (it’s an easy way to decorate without having to actually hang any decorations lol).
81. Fa La La
This is one of my favorite backgrounds in this collection because it’s very Christmasy but it’s also simple. I love the minimalist aesthetic and this phone wallpaper captures the Christmas spirit without being gaudy.
82. White on Pink Ornament
A single, pink and white ornament says it all. If you love Christmas, the color pink, and a minimalist approach, this phone wallpaper is for you.
83. Green on Red Ornament
Similar to the background above, this phone wallpaper features a single ornament. If you prefer the traditional green and red colors of Christmas, you’ll definitely enjoy this background.
84. Ornament Assortment
This one makes me feel like we just opened a box of ornaments and now we have to figure out how to place them on the tree. If you love decorating for Christmas, get started early with this phone wallpaper!
85. Glitter Globes
I LOVE this wallpaper. The sparkly lights in the background make it look like the ornaments are almost like floating orbs against a starry night sky. You need to save or pin this image for the future!
Black and White Christmas Phone Wallpapers
These cute Christmas wallpapers feature grayscale designs. Christmas can be a very colorful holiday. If you love Christmas but your favorite colors are black, white, and grey or you prefer things to look like they’re from the 1950s, these phone backgrounds will appeal to you.
86. Grayscale Gifts
This lovely background features a gift that’s been adorably wrapped with string and decorated with a sprig of pine.
87. Grayscale Treats
I bet these cookies taste just as good as colorful ones! This muted wallpaper is like a blast into Christmas past!
88. Minimalist Christmas Aesthetic
If you’re into the grayscale and minimalist decor, this is the perfect phone wallpaper for you! I love that it leaves plenty of space for displaying your phone apps.
89. Grayscale Cocoa Delight
Ooh, this is like watching a black and white tv show where they’re celebrating Christmas. The hot chocolate looks delicious even without color!
90. Off White Christmas Frame
This grayscale wallpaper has a brightness to it that will look great as a phone background.
Christmas Reindeer Phone Wallpapers
These cute Christmas phone wallpapers feature reindeer. These animals have become an iconic part of Christmas and these wallpapers show how adorable they are!
91. Sleigh Plaid
This red and black plaid design makes me think of Christmas pajamas. Let this proud reindeer pull his sleigh right onto your phone!
92. Flock of Deer
I think a group of reindeer is called a herd, but what do you call a group of flying reindeer? I call it a wonderful phone wallpaper!
93. Reindeer Party Lights
This one’s festive and fun. Featuring a reindeer antler headband wrapped in Christmas lights, this phone background makes me think it was one heck of a Christmas party.
94. Sweet Embrace
Aw, this old-timey photo shows an adorable scene where a little girl is running to embrace a reindeer. I would have liked to see the actual hug, but this wallpaper captures the exciting anticipation.
95. Reindeer Kiss
Aw, this reindeer looks like it’s ready for a Christmas kiss! I wonder if there’s any mistletoe hanging above it.
Candy Cane Phone Wallpapers
These cute Christmas phone wallpapers feature peppermint candies. This collection of holiday phone backgrounds would be incomplete without some candy canes! If you enjoy these red and white striped treats, pin these wallpapers so you can use them whenever you want to.
96. Candy Canes and Snowflakes
There’s no other treat that says Christmas more than candy canes. Paired with little snowflakes, this candy cane wallpaper is an adorable treat for your phone!
97. Peppermint Illusion
These twirly peppermints are pretty and hypnotic. I like these mints, but my favorite are the puffs mints. They’re creamy and delicious. Get this beautiful Christmas wallpaper and make your phone minty fresh for the holiday!
98. Candy Heart
Do you love Christmas? What better symbol is there to share your love of Christmas than a heart made of candy canes? Start using this wallpaper to enjoy Christmas early!
99. Trippy Canes
Red, white, green, and pink candy canes? Who’s been messing with these candy canes? Take a lick of these to start having Christmas hallucinations!
100. Whitestripes
I love this wallpaper! It’s pure red and white candy cane aesthetic and a wonderful way to represent your love of Christmas with a cute holiday wallpaper.
I hope you enjoyed this collection of cute Christmas phone wallpapers! Remember to pin any that you liked!
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