17 Funny Signs That Summon Holiday Cheer (and a Few Eye Rolls)

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A photo collage: Left, a convenience store sign reads "BUY A SUB WIN A CHAINSAW FOR CHRISTMAS." Right, a printed note says "Die Hard IS a Christmas movie," with "IS" highlighted in red.

The holiday season brings with it all kinds of festive chaos and mischievous nonsense. Nowhere does that ring more true than in the signs people insist on proudly hanging for everyone to see. From the unintentional comedy to the perfectly executed and timed wordplay, this collection of holiday signs captures the bizarre, the rambunctious, and the delightfully off-beat spirit of this time of the year.

18 Festive Signs That Summon Holiday Cheer (and a Few Eye Rolls)

1. Well, someone clearly ended up on the naughty list

A restaurant sign reads, "SANTA IS COMING TO TOWN EVENT CANCELED." The sign is illuminated at night, with houses visible in the background.
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2. And now it’s debate time

A yard sign at night reads "Die Hard IS a Christmas movie," with the word "IS" highlighted in red.
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3. That’s one way to market for the holidays

A sign outside a convenience store reads: "BUY A SUB WIN A CHAINSAW FOR CHRISTMAS." The sign is on a grassy area near a road, with houses and trees in the background.
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4. This might deter some people though

A paper sign taped to a wooden door reads: "NOTICE: This room is a Mariah Carey-free zone. You’re welcome.
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5. Unfortunate town name timing going on here

A festive banner reads "Welcome to the Bury Santa Experience" above red doors, Christmas wreaths, and a decorated tree. A Santa figure is visible through a small window. Signs indicate the exit and entrance.
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6. In a way, it could be left up to subjective interpretation

A sign for Jeff's Auto Repair reads: "DEAR SANTA DEFINE NAUGHTY," with contact information and trees visible in the background.
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7. Well played, well played, indeed

A large "For Lease" sign is displayed on a lawn, with the word "Navidad" spray-painted in black over it. Buildings and utility poles are visible in the background.
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8. People as a whole just aren’t for some people

A sign with black letters reads: "THE GRINCH NEVER HATED CHRISTMAS HE HATED PEOPLE, WHICH IS FAIR.
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9. A cause worth going to bat for

A person standing outdoors holds a large sign that reads, "Stop Premature Christmas Decorating!" The background includes a building and a few people.
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10. Festive-minded folks just refuse to help themselves

A roadside sign in front of a shopping center reads "FOR LEASE" with "NAVIDAD" humorously written in red underneath, referencing the phrase "Feliz Navidad." A LensCrafters store and parked cars are in the background.
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11. Laying down the law before things potentially get out of hand. You’ve got to love it.

A Hooters restaurant sign reads, “Deck the halls not your family,” with the building visible in the background during sunset.
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12. Even out here, getting festive and celebrating for the food and drink

A brightly lit sign at night reads, "HAPPY HOLIDAYS FOUNTAIN DRINKS AND HOT DOGS" with a G&M logo on the right side.
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13. Is that really too much to ask?

A sign with a cartoon Santa Claus and text: "All I want for Christmas is for people to stop urinating on the floor. Is that too much to ask for?" with a puddle of yellow liquid beside Santa.
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14. You can’t put a price on peace of mind.

A roadside sign reads, "TIRE SALE PIECE OF MIND FOR HOLIDAY TRAVEL," with two red stars on the corners. Cars and a street intersection are visible in the background.
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15. All your heating and cooling holiday needs provided for in one basket

A red Bipolar Heating and Cooling, Inc. van is parked, featuring a sun and snowflake logo, contact number, service offerings, bilingual message "Hablamos Español," and a ladder attached to the back.
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16. They seized the opportunity, clearly

A store display shows a red plate with a holiday note to Santa. The sale sign below mistakenly reads "Cookies for Satan" for $4.99 instead of "Santa.
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17. A catchy one, for sure

A smiling young girl in a pink snowflake jacket holds a sign in a store that reads, "DON'T GET YOUR TINSEL IN A TANGLE." Shopping carts and colorful signs are visible in the background.
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