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20 Beautiful (and Free!) Holiday Desktop Wallpapers

Anjelika Temple

As Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Brit + Co, Anjelika Temple brings her voracious consumption of all things creative and colorful to DIY projects, geeky gadgetry finds and more. When she's not DIY-ing her heart out, you'll find her throwing dinner parties with friends or adventuring with her husband David, their daughters Anokhi and Indira, and their silly dog Turkey.

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Nov 22, 2013

20 Beautiful (and Free!) Holiday Desktop Wallpapers

We know it’s still November, but we can’t help but get into the holiday spirit. And we’re not just talking about wrapping paper, cocktail dresses, and decking out our kitchens. We’re talking about adding a bit of cheer to our computers. Nerdy? Yes. Awesome? Also yes. Why not mix things up on the background of your computer by queueing up one of these 20 beautiful (and free!) holiday desktop wallpapers? Your computer will thank you.

Christmas Camper

First up, let’s do a little Christmas camping! This teeny tiny camper in the middle of your screen is a funny play on scale, especially on a big 27-inch display. (via How About Orange)

Merry and Bright

Merry and bright are definitely two words that ring true around here during the holidays. It’s like Santa’s Workshop! :) (via Grown Up Shoes)

Penguins and Jellies

Penguins like the cold. Winter is cold. So penguins make a perfect winter wallpaper, of course. (via The Fox is Black)

Holiday Holly

This festive pattern would also make pretty awesome wrapping paper, don’t you think? We love the simplicity of the pattern and the plaid holly leaves here and there. (via Sarah Hearts)

Bookworm

Maybe you’re looking for a more photographic background? This cute portrait makes us think of Christmas bedtime stories and holiday cocktail parties all at the same time. (via Ruche)

Owl Wallpaper

When are owls ever not awesome? Never! We love this pair of cuties set in a holiday color palette. (via The Caroline Johansson)

Scalloped Wallpaper

Doesn’t this look like it’s a screenshot straight out of an ’80s video game? We love the extreme simplicity. (via How About Orange)

Elves and Gifts

That’s right – WordPress totally makes wallpaper themes. And even though we can’t totally get behind the logo placement in this one, we do love that pile of presents. (via WordPress)

Oh The Weather

But the fire is so delightful, isn’t it? ;) (via The Fox is Black)

May Your Holidays Be…

Merry & Bright! Yes, we included two wallpapers featuring this saying, but it’s just so… bright! (via Ciera Design)

A Holly Jolly Holiday

We will never be sick of chalkboard background. Ever. (via The Henry Ford)

Tribal Print

Technically this was made for a summer wallpaper, but we think there’s something very holiday sweater about it. Actually, this pattern would probably make for the coolest ugly sweater in the world. (via Handmade in the Heartland)

Poinsettias

Poinsettias don’t always have to be cheesy and weird. They can be graphic, poppy, and beautifully designed. (via Lynn and Lou)

Antlers

For an extremely minimalist option, go for antlers and channel your inner Rudolph. This would also make for an amazing photo backdrop. (via Simple Desktops)