TikTokIt's the most wonderful time of the year, and on TikTok we've been getting into the festive spirit. Every year, it's amazing to see creators from across Ireland and globally share their Christmas celebrations - from food, to decorations to their favourite holiday songs!
The platform has become a source of inspiration and advice for those hosting Christmas or looking to add something extra to their celebrations. With over 33.7 million posts for the #Christmas hashtag on TikTok, there's plenty of inspiration to be found!
Today, TikTok is unveiling the trends that we've seen on the platform as we continue counting down to Christmas. From the ultimate roasties to cosy activities you can get involved with, let TikTok be your guide to how to make the most of the festive season.
This year the TikTok community is throwing it back to a #90sChristmas
This year, TikTok is buzzing with a nostalgic Christmas revival, as the #90schristmas and #tackychristmas hashtags highlight a shift toward retro, colourful decorations. In contrast to the minimalistic, elegant aesthetics that we've seen trending during Christmases' past, this trend is all about warmth, joy, and authenticity during the holiday season. As part of this trend, we're seeing our community jumping on the #christmasnostalgia wagon, sharing old family recordings of Christmases' past and adorning their trees with Christmas decorations that have a distinctly homemade feel. In a continuation of the #coquette trend that went viral earlier in the year, creators have also been embracing bows in all aspects of their Christmas festivities. Perfect for putting on the tree, on gifts or just around the house, creators have been sharing tutorials on how to tie the perfect bow, bow tying hacks and unique decor ideas, like a massive Christmas tree bow!
Beef Wellington returns as a showstopping centrepiece
People are always looking to shake up their Christmas dinner with alternatives to the traditional Turkey, and #BeefWellington has emerged as a particular standout, with a 10k increase in creations over the first weeks of December on TikTok! This year, mini Beef Wellingtons are a popular Christmas party appetizer, as has replacing the mushroom duxelles with stuffing. And if you want to nail the perfect roastie, @poppycooks is here to help, sharing her recipe for the ultimate roast potatoes.
Turning to tipples, the festive period is also the perfect time for a fun upgrade on your favourite cocktail. Some of the popular recipes we've seen recently include gin-gle bell fizz, Grinch mimosa and the Santa Clausemopolitan.
For those who are braving the cold, a #ChristmasMarket is a great way to get in the festive mood! From Edinburgh, London, to locations further afield, creators have been sharing their favourite festive eats thanks to the 'Everything I ate at the Christmas Market' trend. Culinary highlights include Yorkshire pudding burritos, Yule Log and loaded turkey fries.
Holiday games get a TikTok makeover
When the weather outside is frightful, TikTok has plenty of ideas for delightful Christmas activities which you can do indoors! The #Tapple board game has gone viral on the platform and we've loved seeing how our community has been using this activity to connect with their friends during the holiday season. Creators have also been sharing the games which they play together with their families at Christmas - from the classics to some more unusual ones!
Or if you're feeling peckish, #sugarcookiedecorating or making your own #gingerbreadhouse is the ultimate afternoon activity. Some creators have really been pushing the boat out, building and decorating their own Eras Tour stadium in homage to Taylor Swift
DIY decorations make a star appearance
It can be tricky knowing where to start with Christmas decorations, but luckily, the TikTok community is on hand to help! There are over 33.3k creations for the #diychristmasdecor hashtag, with creators providing tutorials on how to make your own decorations with minimal fuss.
In contrast to perfectly curated Christmas decorations in years gone by, creators have been embracing the more home-made and imperfect look this year. One of the most popular ways creators have been decorating on a budget, is by using colourful paper chains and paper stars, which bring a charming and nostalgic feel to any home!
For those looking to make an interior impact, #ChristmasCandles candles are officially the Christmas centrepiece trend for 2024. From hand painted candles to colourful taper candles, we love this fresh and cosy take on the classic Christmas table!
All we want for Christmas is . . . TikTok tuuuuuuuuuuuunes!
Mariah Carey's 'All I Want for Christmas Is You' is the most popular Christmas track of 2024 on TikTok. 'All I Want for Christmas Is You' has seen over 20m video creations on the platform to date, narrowly beating WHAM!'s 'Last Christmas' into second place, with more than 18m historical creations.
Top 5 Christmas Tracks of 2024 on TikTok
- Mariah Carey: All I Want For Christmas Is You
- WHAM!: Last Christmas
- Brenda Lee: Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree
- Michael Bublé: It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas
- Bobby Helms: Jingle Bell Rock
However, it's not just older tracks that are trending on TikTok this festive season, as a number of newer tracks and artists are also trending on the platform this year. Laufey's version of Santa Baby has seen over 600k creations, with users creating videos around what they want for Christmas from Santa this year, including one from Laufey herself. V of BTS (with PARK HYO SHIN) has released a track called Winter Ahead, which has seen 60k video creations, and inspired a new dance trend. And Bleachers' Merry Christmas, Please Don't Call has seen over 30k creations, inspired by the lyrics of this emotional break-up track.The #Christmasmusic hub on TikTok is home to the very best of festive music, making it even easier for fans to find their favourite Christmas tracks, as well as new festive releases and music from around the world.
TravelBut if it's all getting a bit much and you just want to get away, here are the top travel destinations trending on TikTok for 2025 (39% of our community make a travel booking or travel related purchase after seeing content on TikTok)
- Trieste
- Slovenia
- Villajoyosa
- Tromso
New to TikTok and want to learn more about #Christmas? Getting involved couldn’t be easier, simply download the app for free via the Apple App Store, Google Play or Amazon.
