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
Manifest your New York Christmas dreams with this fun Radio City Music Hall wallpaper.
This neon Christmas sign is sure to put you in the holiday spirit.
Whether it's your reality or dream, you can get a glimpse of a wintry escape, no matter where you are.
What's a Christmas morning without coffee?
No matter where you are, you can get all the warm and cozy feels from a fireplace.
If this background doesn't put you in the holiday spirit, we don't know what will.
Transport yourself to a winter wonderland with this snowy town.
From the festive shapes to the powdered sugar, this wallpaper is too sweet.
This hot-cocoa wallpaper just gives all the cozy Christmas morning feels.
This iPhone wallpaper is festive enough to get you in the holiday spirit while remaining simple to not clutter your lock screen.
This wallpaper is ideal for Christmas and beyond.
The small tabletop Christmas tree brings the festivities to this darker wallpaper.
A well-lit Christmas tree is sure to put you in the holiday spirit.
Christmas in New York is simply unmatched.
There's nothing like a snow-covered town during Christmas.
Charcuterie board, but make it Christmas.
This wallpaper feels like waking up on Christmas morning.
This rustic, holly wallpaper will have you cozying up by the fireplace.
Get some gift-wrapping inspo with this chic wallpaper.
A bright Christmas wreath with a red bow is the cherry on top of a perfect holiday.
You'll never be too far from a sugary tweet with this mouth-watering wallpaper.
Is it really Christmas without candy canes?
It's the most wonderful time of the year — and an equally wonderful wallpaper to match.
Be prepared to have your heart melted every time you open your phone with this adorable wallpaper.
'Twas the night before Christmas . . .
This pine leaf and Christmas tree wallpaper gives all the cozy feels.
What's a Christmas tree without ornaments?
It's not the holiday season without some festive cocktails (or mocktails).
This wallpaper with holiday coffee will satisfy your cravings every time.
Doesn't this wallpaper look like a scene straight out of your favorite holiday movie?
Even if you don't have a penchant for vintage cars, this festive wallpaper is bound to have you obsessed.
Regardless of your aesthetic, let this chic holiday decor inspire you this season.
You'll want to keep this minimal yet festive wallpaper all season long.
*Rushes to make a pot of hot cocoa immediately*.
Who said Christmas decor had to just be red and green?
Far from your average Christmas tree but just as beautiful enough to put you in the holiday spirit.
Have yourself a merry little Christmas.
This milk-and-cookies wallpaper will immediately have you drooling.
Complete with cinnamon and lights, this wallpaper is definitely picture perfect.
Get some ornament inspo with this chic wallpaper.
What's a holiday without a holly berry present?
Take this as your sign to visit your local city's holiday festivities.
This is such a unique take on Christmas decor.
How gorgeous is this red holiday door?
Get some gift-wrapping inspo with this amazing wallpaper.
With this background, we hope all of your Christmas wishes come true.
This cozy wallpaper with pine cones will definitely keep you in the spirit.
This rustic holiday wallpaper is perfect for the minimalist.
Grab some silver stars, and you'll have the perfect holiday window.