12 holiday themed card decks you want to see
by Alex J Coyne © Great Bridge Links (Updated for 2024)
I don’t know about you, but I’m never sure what to buy for people once the holidays arrive. If this sounds familiar, remember that holiday gifting doesn’t have to be hard if your giftee play cards!
Different card decks can make the perfect gift and fit so nicely into a stocking! Each year we like to tour the web and see what’s out there. So here’s a look at some of the best holiday themed card decks for 2023, from A Nightmare Before Christmas Tarot to the USPCC Ornament playing cards deck.
12 Days of Christmas by Kings Wild
Each card is intricately illustrated with whimsical designs that depict elements from the beloved song, blending traditional holiday charm with Kings Wild’s signature artistic style. The deck features unique court cards, vibrant colors, and thoughtful detailing that evoke the joy and warmth of the holiday season. Printed on premium stock for exceptional handling, this deck is perfect for holiday gatherings, collectors, or anyone looking to add a touch of Christmas magic to their playing card collection.
The Bicycle Christmas Bundle
Bring something special to your game nights during this holiday season with this exclusive Christmas-themed bundle! This collection features six unique Bicycle playing card decks, each inspired by Christmas to make your holiday season unforgettable.
USPCC Ornament Deck
The USPCC Ornament Deck is from the United States Playing Card Company. The Ornament Edition is their third Christmas deck, and the best one yet! I love these decks – and they are very reasonably priced at around $15. Other Christmas decks from USPCC can be found here.
Bicycle Santa-Back Playing Cards
Do you know someone who needs a big, fat, jolly, bearded man on their playing cards? Everyone does. The Bicycle Santa-Back Playing Cards are made by one of the world’s best card makers, and have that unmistakable perfect Bicycle smoothness to them. Watch for an upcoming article about the history of this legendary playing card company.
And here’s another variation – Bicycle Green Back Red Santa Playing Cards
Beautiful designs on Etsy
We often hesitate to feature items from Etsy because they change, sell out, move quite often. But this link will get you to some really beautiful holiday-themed playing cards from the amazing creators on that platform.
A Charlie Brown Christmas
The creator of Charlie Brown was a well-known bridge enthusiast throughout his life. Schulz would put the occasional nod to bridge in his work to the delight of fans and bridgeurs. No deck is more appropriate for Charlie Brown and Peanuts fans than this one, with illustrations from the classic Christmas story. Another version here.
Exploding Kittens NSFW Christmas Greeting Cards
Sorry – our writer stuck this in without us knowing about it. What could we do? Exploding Kittens is one of the best trading card games for passing the time – and quirk makes it fun for the whole crowd. Here’s a set of NSFW Christmas Greeting Cards perfect for the adults with a sense of humor.
FlonzGift Christmas Gnomes Playing Cards
This deck features vintage images, a different on one every card, taken from posters and magazines. Really cool
Rudolph Playing Card Deck
Featuring the classic Rudolph cartoon and all its characters.
ELF Playing Cards
Most of my friends consider ELF the best holiday movie ever.
Krampus Playing Cards
The Krampus playing card deck designed by Monte Beauchamp is just about one of the creepiest card decks you’ll have seen all year. In the early Christmas traditions of Europe, the Krampus was St. Nikolaus’ dark servant–a hairy, horned, supernatural beast whose pointed ears and long, slithering tongue gave misbehavers the creeps! At Christmastime, St. Nicholas rewards children who’ve been good all year–but those who have behaved badly are visited by the Krampus!
Cute Penguins and Polar Bears – Christmas Cards designed by Natalia Silva
These decks are available from Penguin Magic – yes they also sell cards and we love their decks!
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