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Christmas can be full of dilemmas … How much to spend on the girl/boyfriend when you’re planning on dumping them after Christmas anyway? … Can we get away with not asking the neighbours round for a drink? … Make the Christmas pudding or buy it (it’s gonna taste better from M&S, face it!)? …
But the biggest dilemma of them all … sweating like a pig at the Crimbo party in my post-ironic Christmas jumper but only have a boring old plain T-shirt on underneath. AAARGH! To take the Christmas jumper off or to not take the Christmas jumper off, that is the question? Look like rudolf himself with a shiny red nose or loose your tongue-in-cheek Christmas cool by revealing your dull old T?
Well fear not, seekers of Christmas dilemmas solved … we here at Merry Christmas Jumpers have the answer for you. Introducing our latest Christmas gotta-have-it wardrobe addition … the CHRISTMAS T SHIRT!!! That’s right, we’ve seen the problem (melting in a jumper) and used our Christmas know-how to bring you the answer (we’re nice like that!).
And if all those Christmas dilemmas are too much for you, just book yourself on to a winter sun cruise and be damned with it all (just don’t forget to pack yourself a Christmas T-shirt for the beach!).
So enjoy taking a good look through the cool selection of Ts that we’ve hunted high and low to bring to you. Take your pick of our favourites, then layer it up with a clashing Crimbo knit for good measure.
Star Wars Darth Vader Christmas Santa Hat Long Sleeve T-Shirt, Black
Nostalgia, legally cleared and printed at scale. Fit for its one fortnight of the year. The sort of thing that gets borrowed and not returned.
Star Wars Darth Vader Christmas Santa Hat T-Shirt, Black
A character jumper, and the character is doing the work. Nothing clever going on, and nothing needs to be. Earns its place by not being a novelty.
Star Wars Darth Vader Humbug Christmas, Merry Sithmas! Mens T-Shirt Mid Grey
Someone's childhood, reissued as knitwear. Priced about where you would expect, which is reassuring. One of those that photographs better than it has any right to.
Spiderman Christmas Jumper Kids T Shirt, Red
Merchandise, cheerfully and without pretence. Pull it on, commit, get on with the day.
Spiderman Christmas Jumper T Shirt, Red
The character does the heavy lifting; the jumper just carries it. One piece, over the head, done.
Spiderman Christmas Santa Hat Portrait Long Sleeve T-Shirt
Licensed, familiar, and instantly recognisable from a distance. "Spiderman Christmas Santa" — and that is the whole of it.
Spiderman Christmas Santa Hat Portrait T-Shirt, Athletic Heather
Merchandise, cheerfully and without pretence. Leads with "Spiderman Christmas Santa" and trusts you to do the rest.
Spiderman Happy Thwipmas Christmas Window Long Sleeve T-Shirt, Black
Recognisable at a glance, which is most of the point. Mid-range, so no agonising required. An easy one to wrap and an easy one to receive.
Spiderman Happy Thwipmas Christmas Window T-Shirt, Black
Recognisable at a glance, which is most of the point. Short sleeves, for buildings with the heating set to August. It will be in the drawer again next year, which is the real test.
Spiderman Snowflake Christmas Jumper T Shirt, Navy
The character does the heavy lifting; the jumper just carries it. "Spiderman Snowflake" — and that is the whole of it.
Spongebob Squarepants Christmas Santa Hat Ladies T Shirt, White
Santa, at the size and volume you would expect. Cut for her, and shaped rather than boxy.
Spongebob Squarepants Christmas Santa Hat Mens Long Sleeve T Shirt, White
Santa, at the size and volume you would expect. Cut for him, worn by whoever gets to the drawer first.
Spongebob Squarepants Christmas Santa Hat T-Shirt, White
Santa, at the size and volume you would expect. Short sleeves, for buildings with the heating set to August.
Spongebob Squarepants Make It Merry Christmas Unisex Adult T Shirt, Kelly Green
Seasonal, no further explanation offered. Kelly Green — festive without going full grotto.
Spongebob Squarepants Squidward Christmas Joy Ladies T Shirt, Black
The straightforward end of the Christmas shelf. Nothing clever going on, and nothing needs to be.
Spongebob Squarepants Squidward Christmas Joy Mens Long Sleeve T Shirt, Black
Christmas in the usual places, done without fuss. Sized for him, and borrowed within the week.
Spongebob Squarepants Squidward Christmas Joy T-Shirt, Black
The straightforward end of the Christmas shelf. It is what it looks like, which is a compliment. One of those that photographs better than it has any right to.
Star Trek The Original Series Christmas Happy Holidays Gifts T Shirt, Cardinal
Knows exactly what it is for. Short sleeves, for buildings with the heating set to August.
Star Trek Trek The Halls Ugly Christmas T-Shirt, Black
Seasonal, no further explanation offered. Short sleeves, for buildings with the heating set to August.
Star Trek Trek The Halls Ugly Christmas Unisex T Shirt, Black
Seasonal, no further explanation offered. Short sleeves, for buildings with the heating set to August. An easy one to wrap and an easy one to receive.
Star Wars A Wookie Little Christmas Kids T-Shirt Red
Licensed, familiar, and instantly recognisable from a distance. Mid-range, so no agonising required. Holds up under a coat, which half of these do not.
Star Wars A Wookie Little Christmas Mens T-Shirt Red
Merchandise, cheerfully and without pretence. Cut for him, worn by whoever gets to the drawer first.
Shrek Merry Shrekmas Christmas Kids T Shirt, Kelly Green
Festive, and doing the job without fuss. Kelly Green — festive without going full grotto.
Smurfs Christmas, Papa Smurf Are You On The List T Shirt, Military Green
Honest festive stuff: no gimmick, no apology. Military Green: a nicer set of colours than a Christmas jumper strictly needs.
Smurfs Smurfy Christmas Cookies T Shirt, Cardinal
Does the seasonal job without auditioning for attention. Nothing clever going on, and nothing needs to be. Quietly good rather than loudly funny.
Smurfs Smurfy Christmas With Smurfette T Shirt, Cardinal
Knows exactly what it is for. Leads with "Smurfs Smurfy Christmas With Smurfette" and trusts you to do the rest.
Snooker Christmas Pudding T Shirt
The pudding, flaming, forever, just below your collarbone. "Snooker Christmas Pudding" — and that is the whole of it.
Snow Globe Cotton Christmas T-Shirt
A December thing, and it does not pretend otherwise. The whole idea is "Snow Globe". It lands or it does not.
Snow White Fa La La And All That Christmas Sparkle T-Shirt Grey
Sequins, in quantity, with no apology offered. Short sleeves, for buildings with the heating set to August.
Snowflake Crest Christmas T Shirt
Snowflakes, arranged with more order than actual snow manages. It says "Snowflake Crest", and it is not going to elaborate.
Snowman Christmas Novelty T-Shirt
A snowman with a carrot nose and no notes. Short sleeves, for buildings with the heating set to August.
South Park Group Christmas T-Shirt, White
Fan service, knitted. "South Park Group" is the entire pitch, and honestly that is plenty.
South Park Group Christmas Unisex Adult T Shirt, White
Fan service, knitted. "South Park Group", printed large, no further context given.
Spider Man Christmas Jumper Mens T-Shirt Red
A character everyone in the room will name before you sit down. The whole idea is "Spider Man". It lands or it does not.
Spider Man Christmas Jumper Snowflakes T-Shirt
One for someone with strong feelings about this franchise. "Spider Man" is the entire pitch, and honestly that is plenty.
Spider Man Christmas Snowflakes Kids T-Shirt
Fan service, knitted. Sized for someone who will wear it every day until Easter.
Sesame Street Christmas Nutcracker Ernie T Shirt, Royal
Fan service, knitted. It is what it looks like, which is a compliment. A safe choice, and this is an occasion that rewards safe choices.
Sesame Street Christmas Nutcracker Ernie T-Shirt, Royal
Instantly placeable from the other end of the office. Priced about where you would expect, which is reassuring. Quietly good rather than loudly funny.
Sesame Street Christmas Nutcracker Oscar The Grouch T Shirt, Kelly Green
Instantly placeable from the other end of the office. In Kelly Green, which is a more considered choice than this category usually makes.
Sesame Street Christmas Nutcracker Oscar The Grouch T Shirt, Military Green
Officially licensed, which is why the face looks right rather than nearly right. Comes in Military Green, which reads as deliberate rather than accidental.
Sesame Street Christmas Nutcracker Rosita Long Sleeve T-Shirt, Royal
Licensed, familiar, and instantly recognisable from a distance. Priced about where you would expect, which is reassuring.
Sesame Street Christmas Nutcracker Rosita T-Shirt, Royal
A character everyone in the room will name before you sit down. It is what it looks like, which is a compliment.
Sesame Street Christmas Nutcracker Telly Monster T Shirt, Royal
Fan service, knitted. Fit for its one fortnight of the year. An easy one to wrap and an easy one to receive.
Sesame Street Christmas Nutcracker Telly Monster T-Shirt, Royal
Recognisable at a glance, which is most of the point. Short sleeves, for buildings with the heating set to August. The sort of thing that gets borrowed and not returned.
Sesame Street Christmas Nutcracker Zoey T Shirt, Royal
A character jumper, and the character is doing the work. Short sleeves, for buildings with the heating set to August. Does what it says and stops there.
Sesame Street Christmas Nutcracker Zoey T-Shirt, Royal
Someone's childhood, reissued as knitwear. Short sleeves, for buildings with the heating set to August. Not the loudest thing on this page, and better for it.
Sesame Street Christmas Santa Hat Cookie Monster Face T Shirt, Royal
The character does the heavy lifting; the jumper just carries it. Fit for its one fortnight of the year. It will be in the drawer again next year, which is the real test.
Sesame Street Christmas Santa Hat Count Von Count Face T Shirt, Purple
The character does the heavy lifting; the jumper just carries it. No notes. A safe choice, and this is an occasion that rewards safe choices.