Inked Mag Staff
December 24th, 2025
The 12 Tattoos of Christmas
Get into the holiday spirit with our "12 Tattoos of Christmas," showcasing festive ink that'll sleigh your holiday inspiration!
‘Tis the season to celebrate the holidays in style—tattoo style, that is! In the spirit of the classic “12 Days of Christmas,” we’ve rounded up 12 incredible Christmas-inspired tattoos that’ll have you feeling merry and bright.
On the first day of Christmas, my tattoo artist gave to me:
A golden star on top of a Christmas tree!
On the second day of Christmas, my tattoo artist gave to me:
A cozy Mr. Grinch & Max,
And a golden star on top of a Christmas tree!
On the third day of Christmas, my tattoo artist gave to me:
A very merry Zero,
A cozy Mr. Grinch & Max,
And a golden star on top of a Christmas tree!
On the fourth day of Christmas, my tattoo artist gave to me:
A Muppet Christmas Carol,
A very merry Zero,
A cozy Mr. Grinch & Max,
And a golden star on top of a Christmas tree!
On the fifth day of Christmas, my tattoo artist gave to me:
A tiny holly wreath,
A Muppet Christmas Carol,
A very merry Zero,
A cozy Mr. Grinch & Max,
And a golden star on top of a Christmas tree!
On the sixth day of Christmas, my tattoo artist gave to me:
An iridescent dove,
A tiny holly wreath,
A Muppet Christmas Carol,
A very merry Zero,
A cozy Mr. Grinch & Max,
And a golden star on top of a Christmas tree!
On the seventh day of Christmas, my tattoo artist gave to me:
A candy cane heart,
An iridescent dove,
A tiny holly wreath,
A Muppet Christmas Carol,
A very merry Zero,
A cozy Mr. Grinch & Max,
And a golden star on top of a Christmas tree!
On the eighth day of Christmas, my tattoo artist gave to me:
A pair of Christmas bells,
A candy cane heart,
An iridescent dove,
A tiny holly wreath,
A Muppet Christmas Carol,
A very merry Zero,
A cozy Mr. Grinch & Max,
And a golden star on top of a Christmas tree!
On the ninth day of Christmas, my tattoo artist gave to me:
A traditional Nutcracker,
A pair of Christmas bells,
A candy cane heart,
An iridescent dove,
A tiny holly wreath,
A Muppet Christmas Carol,
A very merry Zero,
A cozy Mr. Grinch & Max,
And a golden star on top of a Christmas tree!
On the tenth day of Christmas, my tattoo artist gave to me:
A shiny present bow,
A traditional Nutcracker,
A pair of Christmas bells,
A candy cane heart,
An iridescent dove,
A tiny holly wreath,
A Muppet Christmas Carol,
A very merry Zero,
A cozy Mr. Grinch & Max,
And a golden star on top of a Christmas tree!
On the eleventh day of Christmas, my tattoo artist gave to me:
A Christmas tree for my collection,
A shiny present bow,
A traditional Nutcracker,
A pair of Christmas bells,
A candy cane heart,
An iridescent dove,
A tiny holly wreath,
A Muppet Christmas Carol,
A very merry Zero,
A cozy Mr. Grinch & Max,
And a golden star on top of a Christmas tree!
On the twelfth day of Christmas, my tattoo artist gave to me:
A blushing Santa Claus,
A Christmas tree for my collection,
A shiny present bow,
A traditional Nutcracker,
A pair of Christmas bells,
A candy cane heart,
An iridescent dove,
A tiny holly wreath,
A Muppet Christmas Carol,
A very merry Zero,
A cozy Mr. Grinch & Max,
And a golden star on top of a Christmas tree!
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