The holidays are always an exciting time of year, but they're even better when sharing the exciting news of a pregnancy. Typically, friends and family get suspicious if they're called together for a gathering without being told why beforehand. But Christmas is a natural time to gather together and celebrate each other, making it the perfect opportunity to pull off an epic holiday pregnancy announcement to those we love the most.
Everyone's taking plenty of photos to capture special holiday memories already, and with all those carols and feel-good movies, Mom's already primed for a good happy cry. So why not take advantage by giving everyone the best gift of all — news of a new bundle of joy who will be there to celebrate next year.
Just because everyone's excited about the holidays doesn't mean a baby announcement will be overshadowed by Santa Claus. Telling people about a pregnancy at Christmas can be especially fun. It's the season of giving, so get ready to spread the happy news with a special gift. This year Dad won't be impossible to shop for — just get him a Grandpa to be ornament! Or give the neighbors a bottle of wine with a special label apologizing in advance for the end of silent nights on the block. Win the ugly sweater party with matching Christmas shirts proclaiming Preggo status. Or whip up a batch of pregnant gingerbread cookies, and nibble away while the cousins try to puzzle out if this is a special announcement or just a Pinterest fail.
Or use this year's Christmas card as a special chance to wish everyone Happy Holidays while sharing some growing news. No matter which idea wins, any holiday pregnancy announcement is a gift that keeps on giving.
Santa's Bringing Something Special
Let your firstborn share the exciting news that Santa's bringing the best gift of all with this customizable chalkboard style sign.
Christmas Pregnancy Announcement ($8, SeaCoveStudio/Etsy)
Break It To Them Gently
Got a dad who loves puzzles? Gift him with this adorable painted Santa egg for the holidays, then watch his surprise as he breaks it to find a hidden message telling him he's going to be a grandpa!
Message in an Egg ($9, BreaktheNews/Etsy)
Let the Mug Do the Talking
Instead of telling everyone the good news, why not see who can figure it out first? Pour a cup of decaf into this mug on Christmas morning, then sit back and watch to find out which member of the family is the most observant.
'Tis the Season to Be Preggers Mug and Coaster ($14, SimplyNixGiftsUK/Etsy)
Wanna Build a Snowman?
Have guests coming for the holidays? Give them a hint of the big news by making a snowman family (baby too!) to greet them on the way in.
Clever Candle
Candles are a classic Christmas gift, so no one will suspect a thing when they first take this gift bag. Once the secret is out, they now have a candle to save and light once mom-to-be goes into labor, to send good thoughts her way.
Ultrasound Candle ($9 and up, Lindsay Lucus Candles/Etsy)
They Can Puzzle It Out
Give this puzzle to the grandparents to be or soon-to-be cousins at a family gathering and watch everyone's faces as they realize the exciting news.
Personalized Pregnancy Announcement Puzzle ($18, BabyBodysuits/Etsy)
Baby Kisses
Want to share the news with a big group all at once? Meet under the mistletoe at a holiday party, but instead of smooching each other, have daddy give belly kisses. The bonus? As soon as people get over the shock, they'll snap some really great keepsake pictures.
Show, Don't Tell
Got a mom, sister, and aunts who love to gossip? Put the rumors to rest on Christmas Eve night with this funny "Not a food baby" shirt. Now everyone will stop with the side eye over that second helping of mashed potatoes.
Not a Food Baby Shirt ($23, ShopatBash/Etsy)
A Sign for the Season
This cheeky photo prop is the perfect way to announce a Christmas pregnancy to friends and family via social media. We're sure Santa will understand!
We've Been Naughty Sign ($18, The Ritzy Rose)
They Can Toast the Good News
A clever note on a bottle of wine is a fun way to share the news of a growing family with close acquaintances and friends.
Pregnancy Announcement Wine Label File ($7, PixelPerfectionParty/Etsy)
Tell Them Together
For couples who are both bursting to shout the good news, these funny Christmas Cookie tees are a great idea for telling everyone at an ugly sweater party with friends or even during the family cookie swap.
Cookie in the Oven Matching Maternity Tees ($36, MaternityTees/Etsy)
Turn the Memory Into a Keepsake
Tell the grands-to-be the happy news with a special ornament they can cherish for years to come.
Grandparent Pregnancy Announcement Ornament ($12, MyCutieBows/Etsy)
Hang an Extra Stocking
Does mom insist on hanging a stocking for everyone in the family? Give her the shock of a lifetime by giving her this tiny addition to open on Christmas morning. Or better yet, hang it with the others when she's not looking and see her reaction when she notices.
Pregnancy Reveal Christmas Stocking ($5, PenguinsPineapples/Etsy)
Say It With Sweets
Tasked with bringing dessert for Christmas? Add a small cake ball or Oreo to gingerbread cookies before frosting for a sweet way to share the news of a baking cookie in the oven.
Let a Furbaby Spread the News
Does the family think of the dog as the first grandchild? Then let the furbaby be the one to share the news that they're going to be a big brother or sister on a big holiday gathering. Since everyone pets the dog separately, each person who knows gets to watch the big news spread to the whole family.
Dog Christmas Pregnancy Reveal Shirt ($22, lcdezines/Etsy)
An Extra Special Christmas Card
Let everyone in the address book know that the family is expanding by sharing the news in this year's holiday card. This clever design has to be read closely to learn the big news, making the surprise more exciting once they figure it out.
Silent Nights Holiday Card Digital Download ($2, LarissaKayDesigns/Etsy)
A Placeholder Present
For that filmable moment of shock, give the grandparents a special onesie to unwrap on Christmas morning, telling them their gift is going to be here in nine months or so.
Layaway Onesie ($14, The1stYearBaby/Etsy)
The Ultimate Elf on the Shelf Prank
Looking for a super special way to tell him he's going to be a daddy? Pose the pregnancy test (or the first ultrasound photos, for those who are super good at keeping secrets) with that mischievous elf for him to find on a December morning. Best Elf prank ever.
Let a Big Sibling Spread the Word
When going from one kid to two (or more) siblings can be just as excited as mom and dad are to tell the rest of the family about their future baby brother or sister. Make this year's holiday outfit extra special with a custom T-shirt that lets them be the one to tell everyone the good news.
Big Sister to Be Christmas Shirt ($23 and up, ZoeysAttic/Etsy)
A Punny Ornament
At first glance, friends and family might think this is just a pretty handcrafted ornament for the tree. But a custom note hiding in the top explains that a baby is on the way.
Bun in the Oven Salt Dough Ornament ($7 and up, LittleElephantCrafts, Etsy)
