17 Adorable Holiday Tattoos That Will Bring You Life

The holiday season is all about color and delight—so what better way to celebrate than with some sweet seasonal tats? Here are some of the best holiday tattoos (permanent or not!) that we know will bring you cheer.

1. Ring in the New Year

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A photo posted by Catch Your Eye (@catchercorner_) on Nov 25, 2015 at 5:04am PST

Simple, chic.

2. Oh, Deer

Christmas tattoos trial run ... so pleased with them! #christmas #surfacedesign #christmasgifts #tattoos #christmastattoos #etsy #britcraft
A photo posted by Claire Fritz-Domeney (@caughtindreamland) on Nov 12, 2016 at 4:07am PST

This design is too cute!

3. All I Want for Christmas

Merry Christmas, Ya Filthy Animals. #merrychristmas #happyholidays #christmastattoo #holidaytattoo #snowflaketattoo #tattooflash #tattooflashsheet
A photo posted by Elizabeth Rose (@mselizabethrosetattoo) on Dec 6, 2016 at 9:45pm PST

This sheet is full of the best of the season, from Cindy Lou to a gingerbread man.

4. Travelling Gingerbread Man

Little souvenir for Ever on her travels, thank you #tattoo #tattoos #gingerbreadman #unionjack #gingerbread #britain #uktta #uktattoo #london #londontattoo #christmas #christmastattoo #briefcase
A video posted by Ange (@ange_tattoo) on Nov 29, 2016 at 11:49am PST

Because why not?

5. Puppets on Parade

Christmas finger puppet peace #justpoutedinaselfie #whatshappenedtome #ivechanged #christmastattoos
A photo posted by Laura Grealy (@lauragrealy) on Dec 22, 2014 at 6:40am PST

For the fun of it.

6. Snowflake Heart

#snowflaketattoo #flocon #tatouage #tattoo
A photo posted by Eric (@sweetcolorstattoo) on Nov 15, 2014 at 1:07pm PST

Always lovely.

7. String of Lights

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A photo posted by Siideways Temporary Tattoos (@siidewaystattoos) on Nov 30, 2016 at 7:19pm PST

Love these!

8. Snowfall

I should be doing homework! But HEY, here is a photo of my snowflake tattoo! . . . #snowflake #tattoo #christmas #love #inke #inkedgirl #wristtattoo #fulllips #mexican #christmastattoo #selfie
A photo posted by Post All Year! (@christmas.allyear2016) on Nov 26, 2016 at 2:21pm PST

Because you're a ~special snowflake~.

9. Listen carefully

If anybody wants their tattoo's to be put up feel free to direct message me #startattoo #eartattoo #snowflaketattoo #amazingtattoo #beautifultattoo #cutetattoo #firsttattoo #femaletattoo #girlstattoo #girlytattoo #littletattoo #prettytattoo #smalltattoo #tattoo #tattoos #tattooed #tattooideas
A photo posted by @girls_cute_tattoos on Nov 26, 2014 at 4:18pm PST

A great way to keep it understated, but fun.

10. Deck the Halls...

I have space all day today @crookedclawtattoo due to a cancellation!!! Email rae.robinson@hotmail.co.uk if you'd like to get tattooed I have plenty of flash ready to be tattooed, or just let me know your own ideas and I can draw something up for you! #tattoosheffield #neotraditionaltattoo #neotraditional #neotradtattoo #naturetattoo #hollytattoo #christmastattoo #colourtattoo
A photo posted by raerobinsontattoo (@raerobinsontattoo) on Dec 10, 2016 at 12:41am PST

...WITH BOUGHS OF HOLLY, FALALA LALA LALA LALA. (I like the holidays—can you tell?)

11. Candy Cane Lane

Christmas fun on pancake day! #truelovetattoos #christmas #christmastattoo
A photo posted by Samantha Pickett (@samipickett) on Feb 9, 2016 at 5:04am PST

So sweet.

12. Tree Tops

christmas present for myself#christmastattoo #tattoo #treetattoo #girlwithtattoos #girlswithink
A photo posted by sarina drescher (@rasirakete) on Dec 26, 2015 at 11:29am PST

Could this BE any cuter?

13. You're So Deer to Me

Even when temporary, I love @sashaunisex tattoos! Such a lovely design! @madebytattooyou #temporarytattoo #tattoo #deertattoo #deer #ciervo #christmas #christmastattoo #nadal #navidad
A photo posted by Blanco y Caramelo (@blancoycaramelo) on Dec 26, 2015 at 4:38am PST

Absolutely precious.

14. Wrapped in Red

#sashaunisex #temporarytattoo #temptattoo #christmastattoo
A photo posted by Juliane Beard (@lady_julicorn) on Dec 24, 2015 at 1:18am PST

Is this what Kelly Clarkson meant?

15. Twin Trees

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A photo posted by Catch Your Eyes (@catchercorner_) on Nov 25, 2015 at 4:45am PST

Literally a million times better than friendship bracelets.

16. December Blooms

Christmas tats... To match @breannaphillips #sister #christmastattoo #averyPDXchristmas
A photo posted by Addie Phillips (@aphilli24) on Dec 25, 2014 at 12:42pm PST

Getting a strong Rifle Paper Co. vibe here.

17. Wreath Goals

Because I am a young adult now, I don't feel that "Christmas feeling" I used to have. But I now do understand that the true Christmas means being joyful with / without that feeling, because He is the reason of the season❄️ Have a joyful Christmas Eve, everyone!
A photo posted by Caroline W (@carolinestarina) on Dec 23, 2014 at 7:56pm PST

Too lovely for words.

Happy holidays, collegiettes!