You set up the tree. Everyone's wearing their fancy sweaters or matching gear, and the camera is set in timer mode. It's finally time to take your annual holiday photos. And then it all goes horribly, awfully, completely wrong. The tree collapses, the kids start sobbing, and the seemingly flawless idea you pulled off Pinterest crumbles right in front of you. It's the ultimate Christmas card fail.
But before you start crying in your cocoa, know this: you're not alone. There isn't a mother out there who hasn't been foiled by the holiday photo shoot.
We reached out to moms to find the absolute best Christmas card fails throughout the years. And we got some seriously great moments caught on film. Just take a look at the slideshow below.
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Sorry, Santa
Yeah, she's having none of it. Jingle Bell Not.
And the Tree Comes Tumbling Down
Knocked over as soon as it was time for the picture … just one day after the tree went up, says CafeMom user mama2ameira. That's some quick work, right there.
Just a 'Light' Mishap
It seemed like a great idea at the time, didn't it? But then it all so swiftly fell apart.
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What Cookies?
"Oh, those props? Yeah, I ate them."
There goes that meticulous set-up you did. Done and gone.
Timber!
Just wait until you see it …
Whoop, there it is!
Joy Defined
That's some impressive sibling coordination. And the exact and complete definition of "joy" and the holiday spirit.
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Seriously ... It's a Joyous Time
Really, it's the most wonderful time of the year and why not just exclaim your joy to the world?
Well, this is one way to do it.
Odd One Out
Good luck trying to get a family of seven to simultaneously smile and put on a happy face … especially with a little one around. Sometimes, you just have to take out your frustrations, Mom.
Get Us Out of Here
Santa Claus better leave town soon, because these kids are not his biggest fans*.*
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Nice Try, Mom
"Just sit in front of the wreath and look at Mommy!"
Nope. No time for that.
Have a Merry Christmas
This photo just really says it all, doesn't it?
Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night.
Not Having It
Nope, no, not at all. "Mom, we're done!"
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