I know what you’re thinking, “Tyler, it’s July, why are you talking about Christmas?”
Like, okay, Grinch. First and foremost, there’s never a bad time to talk about Christmas. Second, we are preparing, people.
My mantra? Buy everything you need to for Christmas sooner rather than later. From the best Christmas gifts to outdoor holiday decor to Christmas mugs for Santa’s cookies and milk, Christmas-related items will begin to skyrocket in price around the holiday season. It’s simple math, baby.
This means that yeah, there’s absolutely no better time than right now to snag some of this year’s iconic Christmas mugs from Target, Amazon, Etsy and more. Like, why wait to purchase all of the best cookie dunkin’ mugs when you can get them at an affordable price during the off-season? Seems like a no-brainer.
Plus, who doesn’t love an added festive mug to their repertoire?
If you’re looking to get yourself in the holiday spirit, I’ve got you. I’m 24/7 in the holiday spirit. I’ve had a list of Christmas mugs ready for purchase in the notes app on my iPhone since December 26th. I’m ready. Are you?
See below for all of the best Christmas mugs money can buy before the holidays this year.
1. Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer Mug
BEST OVERALL
The king of Christmas himself. The underdog. The who saved the day. I’m going to have to put king Rudolph in the number one spot truly because he deserves it. Plus, how cute is this mug? You simply can’t hate.
2. Jolly AF Coffee Mug
RUNNER UP
Personally, I think there’s no better way to express feeling than using a good ‘ole F-bomb, which is why it’s absolutely necessary to keep in your mug cabinet for whenever the time calls. Which is all the time.
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3. Home Alone Christmas Mug
BEST MOVIE REFERENCE
Calling this Home Alone Christmas mug the best movie reference might cause a ruckus in the comments, but frankly, I don’t give a damn. I’m a 90s baby. Home Alone was my childhood. Plus, Kevin screaming is one of the most recognizable Christmas movie scenes of all time.
4. Personalized Reindeer Mug
BEST PERSONALIZED
If you’re looking for a stellar Christmas gift for one of your favorite festive friends, look no further. You’ve found it. Just get their name written right on this reindeer mug, wrap it up and leave it under their tree.
5. Holly Jolly Coffee Mug
Have a holly, jolly Christmas with this holly jolly Christmas mug. It’s uses red script writing on a pure white mug to hold all of your hot contents.
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6. Santa, Snowman, Penguin & Bear Set
BEST SET
Sometimes, one Christmas mug isn’t enough. Actually, let me rephrase: all the time, one Christmas mug isn’t enough. You’re going to need more than one, people. Here is a four-pack I am geeking over currently that everyone should consider in their Christmas mug collection.
7. I Smell Snow Mug
BEST FOR SNOW LOVERS
I don’t know about you guys, but I personally can smell when it’s about to snow. Call me psychic, I don’t know. Nonetheless, that’s the reason why this “I Smell Snow” mug has been at the top of my wishlist for so long.
8. Glass Moose Mugs
BEST GLASS
Moose mugs? Hell yeah. This set of four will have you and all of your pals sipping cocoa until Santa comes down the chimeny this year. Plus, you’ll be able to see all of the contents inside which always makes sipping more fun.
9. Santa Mugs
BEST TRADITIONAL
These are just like those Christmas mugs that grandma took out from the special cabinet back in the day upon the first snowfall. You know, the ones that automatically put you in the holiday spirit. All these years later, they still have the same effect and can be yours now.
10. Tree Mug
BEST WITH LID
If you want to keep your contents piping hot for longer, just smack the lid on and you’re good to go. Plus, with the lid on, you’ll have yourself an entire Christmas tree to geek at when sipping.
11. Elf Mugs
BEST ELF MUGS
Go elf yourself four whole times with these adorable elf mugs. Well, adorable for some and creepy for others. Like, where are they looking at? Nonetheless, I’m a fan.
12. Ho Ho Ho and A Cup of Cocoa Coffee Mug
BEST STATEMENT
Adding Santa’s famous line with a classic cocoa mug? Genius.
13. Snow Day Mug
PERFECT FOR KIDS
Got yourself some kids who are hoping for nothing more than a couple of solid snow days this winter? Well, to celebrate a white blanketed day indoors, keep this mug on the top shelf for a cup of cocoa on every snow day they get this year. The mug will feel just as magical as those days do.
14. Homo for the Holidays Mug
BEST FOR LGBTQ+
This is necessary if you’re a member of the LGBTQ+ community. Sorry, I don’t make the rules.
15. Mason Jar Mugs
BEST FOR COCKTAILS
Maybe you’re the cold drink type. Maybe you like to spike your sipper a little bit, too. If that’s the case, these mason jar mugs make an excellent companion for holding all of your cocktails.
16. Snowman Mug Set
BEST STACKED
Don’t get your hands cold by building a snowman outside, just build it in your kitchen with this snowman mug set.
17. Old St. Nick Green Mug
BEST ARTWORK
Santa is kind of serving on this gorgeously painted mug, no?
18. Jack Skellington Mug
MULTI-HOLIDAY
One question I always ask myself — is The Nightmare Before Christmas a Halloween movie or a Christmas movie? Sometimes I think it’s one of the two, but most of the time I think it’s both. Nonetheless, this Jack Skellington mug makes for one of the best multi-holiday mugs the world ever did see.
19. Christmas Time in the City Mug
BEST FOR CITY-DWELLERS
London? Paris? New York City? If you live in (or love) any of these major cities, these Christmas mugs are for you.
20. A Christmas Story Mug
SECOND BEST MOVIE
I’ve pushed this one all the way down here in hopes that some of you aren’t going to start trouble as I compare two of the best Christmas movies of all time. Sure, A Christmas Story absolutely slaps. It’s a classic. I love it. I just prefer Home Alone! Let me live! Nonetheless, I still love this A Christmas Story mug.
21. All Mom Wants is a Silent Night Mug
BEST FOR MOMS
If you are or know a mom who is in need of this, just get it. It’s calling your name.