50 Christmas Wallpapers That Are Perfect For Your Home Screen
Along with putting up decorations, turning on the fireplace, and blasting your favorite Christmas movies or Christmas songs, you can get in the holiday spirit even with your beloved iPhone. iPhone users can personalize their tech devices with endless iOS home-screen customization possibilities, and with the most wonderful time of the year just around the corner, now is the perfect time to winterize your device and get in the spirit.
Creating an aesthetically pleasing home screen for the holidays is a way to make your phone a seasonal escape each time you unlock it or even tap the screen. With so many options to choose from, it can quickly become overwhelming — but it doesn't have to be. First thing's first: picking out the most holiday-esque wallpaper (or holiday Zoom background) to fit the Christmas theme. Whether you want something traditional and classic or festive yet unconventional, these Christmas wallpaper ideas will help you create your own unique holiday aesthetic. From sweet holiday treats to New York Christmas settings, you'll find everything you need to make your phone as merry and bright as possible.
Take a look at the best Christmas-inspired wallpaper ideas for your iPhone ahead.
— Additional reporting by Haley Lyndes and Naomi Parris
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iPhone Christmas Wallpaper: Radio City Music Hall
Manifest your New York Christmas dreams with this fun Radio City Music Hall wallpaper.
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iPhone Christmas Wallpaper: Merry Christmas Neon Sign
This neon Christmas sign is sure to put you in the holiday spirit.
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iPhone Christmas Wallpaper: Winter Cabin
Whether it's your reality or dream, you can get a glimpse of a wintry escape, no matter where you are.
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iPhone Christmas Wallpaper: Christmas Mug
What's a Christmas morning without coffee?
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iPhone Christmas Wallpaper: Christmas Stockings
No matter where you are, you can get all the warm and cozy feels from a fireplace.
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iPhone Christmas Wallpaper: Christmas Tree
If this background doesn't put you in the holiday spirit, we don't know what will.
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iPhone Christmas Wallpaper: Snowy Town
Transport yourself to a winter wonderland with this snowy town.
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iPhone Christmas Wallpaper: Christmas Cookies
From the festive shapes to the powdered sugar, this wallpaper is too sweet.
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iPhone Christmas Wallpaper: Holiday Hot Cocoa
This hot-cocoa wallpaper just gives all the cozy Christmas morning feels.
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iPhone Christmas Wallpaper: Holiday Motifs
This iPhone wallpaper is festive enough to get you in the holiday spirit while remaining simple to not clutter your lock screen.
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iPhone Christmas Wallpaper: Holiday Stars
This wallpaper is ideal for Christmas and beyond.
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iPhone Christmas Wallpaper: Small Christmas Tree
The small tabletop Christmas tree brings the festivities to this darker wallpaper.
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iPhone Christmas Wallpaper: Christmas Tree Lights
A well-lit Christmas tree is sure to put you in the holiday spirit.
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iPhone Christmas Wallpaper: Christmas in the City
Christmas in New York is simply unmatched.
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iPhone Christmas Wallpaper: Christmas Town
There's nothing like a snow-covered town during Christmas.
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iPhone Christmas Wallpaper: Festive Charcuterie Board
Charcuterie board, but make it Christmas.
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iPhone Christmas Wallpaper: Christmas Tree Lights
This wallpaper feels like waking up on Christmas morning.
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iPhone Christmas Wallpaper: Holiday Holly
This rustic, holly wallpaper will have you cozying up by the fireplace.
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iPhone Christmas Wallpaper: Christmas Presents
Get some gift-wrapping inspo with this chic wallpaper.
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iPhone Christmas Wallpaper: Christmas Wreath
A bright Christmas wreath with a red bow is the cherry on top of a perfect holiday.
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iPhone Christmas Wallpaper: Winter Cookies
You'll never be too far from a sugary tweet with this mouth-watering wallpaper.
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iPhone Christmas Wallpaper: Candy Cane
Is it really Christmas without candy canes?
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iPhone Christmas Wallpaper: Season's Greetings
It's the most wonderful time of the year — and an equally wonderful wallpaper to match.
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iPhone Christmas Wallpaper: Christmas Puppy
Be prepared to have your heart melted every time you open your phone with this adorable wallpaper.
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iPhone Christmas Wallpaper: Holiday Chocolates
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iPhone Christmas Wallpaper: Gifts Under the Tree
'Twas the night before Christmas . . .
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iPhone Christmas Wallpaper: Christmas Tree
This pine leaf and Christmas tree wallpaper gives all the cozy feels.
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iPhone Christmas Wallpaper: Christmas Tree With Ornaments
What's a Christmas tree without ornaments?
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iPhone Christmas Wallpaper: Holiday Cocktails
It's not the holiday season without some festive cocktails (or mocktails).
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iPhone Christmas Wallpaper: Christmas Drink
This wallpaper with holiday coffee will satisfy your cravings every time.
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iPhone Christmas Wallpaper: Gold and Red Ornaments
Doesn't this wallpaper look like a scene straight out of your favorite holiday movie?
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iPhone Christmas Wallpaper: Retro Christmas Car
Even if you don't have a penchant for vintage cars, this festive wallpaper is bound to have you obsessed.
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iPhone Christmas Wallpaper: Holiday Tablescape
Regardless of your aesthetic, let this chic holiday decor inspire you this season.
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iPhone Christmas Wallpaper: Christmas Table Setting
You'll want to keep this minimal yet festive wallpaper all season long.
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iPhone Christmas Wallpaper: Hot-Cocoa Mug
*Rushes to make a pot of hot cocoa immediately*.
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iPhone Christmas Wallpaper: Tree Decor
Who said Christmas decor had to just be red and green?
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iPhone Christmas Wallpaper: Christmas Tree
Far from your average Christmas tree but just as beautiful enough to put you in the holiday spirit.
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iPhone Christmas Wallpaper: Merry Christmas Bell
Have yourself a merry little Christmas.
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iPhone Christmas Wallpaper: Milk and Cookies
This milk-and-cookies wallpaper will immediately have you drooling.
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iPhone Christmas Wallpaper: Assorted Holiday Sweets Box
Complete with cinnamon and lights, this wallpaper is definitely picture perfect.
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iPhone Christmas Wallpaper: Tree Decor
Get some ornament inspo with this chic wallpaper.
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iPhone Christmas Wallpaper: Holly Berry
What's a holiday without a holly berry present?
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iPhone Christmas Wallpaper: Holiday Town
Take this as your sign to visit your local city's holiday festivities.
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iPhone Christmas Wallpaper: Christmas Flowers
This is such a unique take on Christmas decor.
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iPhone Christmas Wallpaper: Holiday Home
How gorgeous is this red holiday door?
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iPhone Christmas Wallpaper: Assorted Gifts
Get some gift-wrapping inspo with this amazing wallpaper.
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iPhone Christmas Wallpaper: Christmas Wishes
With this background, we hope all of your Christmas wishes come true.
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iPhone Christmas Wallpaper: Holiday Pine Cone
This cozy wallpaper with pine cones will definitely keep you in the spirit.
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iPhone Christmas Wallpaper: Wrapping Paper
This rustic holiday wallpaper is perfect for the minimalist.
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iPhone Christmas Wallpaper: Holiday Window Decor
Grab some silver stars, and you'll have the perfect holiday window.