48 Cute Caption Ideas for All Your Holiday Instagrams

It’s officially time to bust out your ugly holiday sweater from the back of your closet and put ultra-festive playlists on repeat. The smell of hot cocoa lingers in the air, and even the vicious campus squirrels are a bit better behaved (to get on the Nice List, of course). There’s only one thing left to do before the sleigh bells stop ringing: Post about your wintry festivities with the cutest holiday Instagram captions.

Whether you’re humble-bragging about hitting the slopes, soft-launching a new cuddle buddy, or showcasing your favorite holiday ’fit, there’s a caption that’ll make your post feel extra jolly.

1. “It’s a celebration, get ready for the holi- holi- holidays!” —Meghan Trainor, “Holidays (feat. Earth, Wind & Fire)”
2. “So much fun-ukah to celebrate Chanukah.” —Adam Sandler, “The Chanukah Song”
3. “How much fun it’s gonna be together this Christmas.” —Donny Hathaway, “This Christmas”
4. “Have a holly, jolly Christmas; it’s the best time of the year.” —Michael Bublé, “Holly Jolly Christmas”
5. “Just imagine that we’re laughing in my cabin, chilling by the fireside.” —Ariana Grande, “Winter Things”‘
6. “DJ, play a Christmas song; I wanna be dancing all night long.” —Cher, “DJ Play a Christmas Song”
7. “It’s a wonderful feeling; feel the love in the room from the floor to the ceiling.” —*NSYNC, “Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays”
8. “Let’s make the whole year Christmas.” —Sabrina Carpenter, “Let’s Make the Whole Year Christmas”

1. If you saw me peeking at presents, no you didn’t.
2. I even impressed myself with my ice skating skills.
3. My holiday break agenda: cookies, cookies, and more cookies.
4. *Me secretly adding Justin Bieber’s “Mistletoe” to the family caroling list.*
5. Hanging exactly one ornament 100% counts as decorating the tree.
6. You can wear pajamas all day as long as they’re festive!
7. Good thing I packed my eight best ‘fits.
8. I’m gonna miss having candy cane breakfast when I’m back to school.

1. S(elf)ie.
2. Santa’s best-dressed elf.
3. Make like a menorah and get lit.
4. North Pole Fashion Week. 
5. Harvesting happiness this Kwanzaa season.
6. Sleigh all day.
7. I’m not worried about making Santa’s list when I always look this nice.
8. When life gives you lemons, make lemonade; when life gives you potatoes, make latkes.

1. Did you know two candy canes can make a heart?
2. Après ski with me.
3. 📍: The mistletoe.
4. I like my outfits like I like my chocolate: hot.
5. Spin me ‘round like a dreidel.
6. Sleigh my name, sleigh my name.
7. Cuddle weather = commenced.
8. The naughty list has more fun.

1. Sweater weather. 
2. Cold nights, cool vibes.
3. There’s *snow* place like home.
4. Baby, it’s cold outside.
5. Officially in hibernation mode.
6. Started from the bottom (of the slopes), now we’re here.
7. At the peak of my life.
8. Ice, ice baby. 

1. “I smell snow.” —Lorelai Gilmore, Gilmore Girls
2. “Merry Christmas, ya filthy animal!” —Gangster (on TV), Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
3. “What’s a Christmas tree without tinsel and pretty silver and gold decorations?” —Sam the Snowman, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
4. “The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.” —Buddy, Elf
5. “Just remember, the true spirit of Christmas lies in your heart.” —Santa Claus, The Polar Express
6. “Christmas isn’t just a day; it’s a frame of mind.” —Kris Kringle, Miracle on 34th Street
7. “Do you want to build a snowman?” —Anna, Frozen
8. “Just because I cannot see it, doesn’t mean I can’t believe it!” —Jack Skellington, The Nightmare Before Christmas