If you are looking for vintage Christmas gift tags with a funny twist for adult coworkers, friends, or anyone who appreciates a little humor, then you are in the right place.
These vintage-inspired printable Christmas gift tags are exactly the kind of thing that, in my opinion, can make your Christmas gifts stand out this year, especially if you are buying a lot of gifts for grown-ups.
I really wanted to try creating some vintage-looking gift tags for Christmas, but I did not want them to feel too serious or overly traditional.
I also wanted to make something that might actually make the person receiving the gift laugh before they even opened it.
But, you ask, there are already so many beautiful Christmas gift tags out there with Santa, snowmen, Christmas trees, ornaments, candy canes, and all the usual holiday decorations. Why would someone want these?
I love those too, but this time I wanted something that felt a little more unexpected, especially for grown-up gifts. And I bet these won’t land in the trash.
The idea was to create tags that looked like they could have come from an old-fashioned Christmas card, but with funny little sayings that feel much more modern.
Something a coworker might chuckle at during a Secret Santa exchange, or something you could use for a friend, sibling, neighbor, or family member who appreciates dry humor.
The sayings are lighthearted rather than mean, so they work well for adult Christmas gifts without making things awkward.
You can print the tags at home, cut them out, place them flat on top of a gift, or punch a hole yourself if you would rather tie one onto a gift bag. Since the designs are square, they are simple to cut and easy to use.
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Free Printable Funny Christmas Gift Tags for Adults
These free printable funny Christmas gift tags for adults were designed for gifts that deserve something a little more interesting than a standard “To” and “From” tag.
The vintage style is what makes them stand out first. The aged-paper look, old-fashioned Christmas colors, and slightly grumpy character make them feel like tiny vintage Christmas cards.
For this first one, “Congratulations, You Made the Nice Enough List. Merry Christmas,” I wanted the joke to be obvious without being rude. It works for a sibling, friend, coworker, neighbor, or anyone who will appreciate a little teasing with their Christmas gift.
I also love how much these tags can change the look of your Christmas gift wrapping.
Pair one with pretty Christmas wrapping paper and a simple red or green ribbon, and the package already looks more thought out.
These tags can take even simple Christmas gift wrapping ideas to another level because they become part of the decoration rather than something you add at the very end.
If you like vintage-style Christmas gift wrapping, try paper with watercolor greenery, holly, berries, traditional stripes, or muted red and green patterns.
Place the square tag directly on top of the box beside the ribbon and let the funny saying be the part that catches their eye first.
Making gifts for the whole neighborhood this year? These tags also pair beautifully with our DIY holiday gifts for neighbors, friends and family.
Vintage Scrooge Christmas Gift Tags for Grown-Ups
If you are wrapping Christmas gifts for grown-ups, a vintage Scrooge-style tag can make the whole gift feel a little more playful without making it feel like a joke gift.
The aged paper, traditional red and green, and grumpy Victorian-style character give it plenty of personality.
The wording “You Were Worth Opening the Wallet For. Merry Christmas.” adds just enough humor to make someone smile.
I think it works especially well for a friend, sibling, spouse, coworker, or a Secret Santa gift where you know the person has a good sense of humor.
If you love thrifting for Christmas gifts, these vintage-style printable gift tags are an especially good match.
A pretty vintage china cup, an old glass jar, a silk scarf, a small decorative dish, or another thrifted find already has a little history and character to it, so the old-fashioned look of the tag fits beautifully.
That said, you definitely do not need to be giving a vintage gift. These tags work just as well on a regular Christmas present, a gift bag, a box of treats, or even a bottle of wine.
Try striped Christmas paper, watercolor greenery, or a muted old-fashioned print with a thin red ribbon. Keep the rest simple and let the tag finish the Christmas gift wrapping idea.
If you are filling that gift bag with homemade goodies, our DIY edible gifts are a great place to start.
Funny Christmas Gift Tags for Coworkers and Secret Santa Gifts
Funny Christmas gift tags are especially useful when you are wrapping gifts for coworkers because office gifts can be tricky.
You want something cheerful and festive, but you probably do not want the joke to be too personal or too rude for a workplace.
That is why I like “You Earned a Little Holiday Cheer. Merry Christmas.” for this one. It feels warm and lighthearted, but there is still enough humor to make the tag feel more fun than a standard Christmas label.
It would work really well for a Secret Santa gift, a small office exchange, a coworker treat bag, or a simple desk gift.
If you are giving several coworker gifts at once, the matching vintage-style tags can also make everything look coordinated even when you use different wrapping papers.
For a Secret Santa gift, try red-and-green striped paper, a thin ribbon, and the tag placed flat on top of the box next to the bow.
For smaller office gifts such as candles, mugs, notebooks, treats, or self-care items, the tag adds personality without making the wrapping feel overdone.
Still deciding what to put under the wrapping? Browse these Secret Santa gifts that make the boss and coworkers laugh, or these holiday gift ideas for employees they will actually appreciate.
On a tight budget? Our DIY holiday gifts for coworkers under $5 come with even more free printable tags.
Free Printable Christmas Tags With Lighthearted Holiday Humor
Not every funny Christmas gift tag needs to be sarcastic or a little mean to get a laugh. Sometimes the best holiday humor is the kind that feels playful, warm, and easy enough to use for almost anyone.
That is why I like “You Deserve a Little Christmas Cheer. Merry Christmas.” for this design.
It is one of the softer sayings in the set, so you could use it for a coworker, friend, neighbor, family member, teacher, host, or really any grown-up gift where you want the tag to feel cheerful without being too personal.
The vintage style also gives the tag enough character to become part of the wrapping itself.
Pair it with classic red and green paper, stripes, watercolor greenery, or a softer old-fashioned print, and even a simple box looks much more special.
These kinds of tags can take Christmas gift wrapping ideas to another level because they do more than identify who the present is for.
This tag would also look lovely on gift bags, cookie boxes, small Christmas hampers, or a bottle gift.
If you are giving homemade treats, something thrifted, or a small host gift, the vintage artwork gives the package a little extra personality without making it feel overdone.
Gifting to a teacher this year? It would look adorable on any of these DIY homemade holiday gift ideas for teachers. And if you enjoy handmade touches, try our DIY Christmas ornament gifts too.
A Simple Way to Make Christmas Gifts Feel More Personal
When you print them, a slightly heavier white cardstock will usually give the tags a nicer feel than regular printer paper.
You can leave the edges exactly as they are, or trim them with a paper cutter for a cleaner finish.
If you are placing the tag directly on a wrapped box, a small piece of double-sided tape works well and keeps the design flat.
For gift bags or bottle gifts, punch a small hole yourself and add narrow ribbon or baker’s twine. That way you can choose the placement instead of being limited by a pre-printed hole.
That is really why I like printable gift tags so much. They are a small part of the present, but they can completely change the way the finished gift looks.
With these vintage-style Christmas tags, the goal was to make that finishing detail fun enough to notice and different enough to remember.
Whether you are wrapping a Secret Santa gift for a coworker, a thrifted find for a friend, a bottle to bring to dinner, or a stack of grown-up Christmas gifts for family, keep the paper pretty, keep the ribbon simple, and let the tag do the talking.
Merry Christmas, and happy wrapping!
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