{"id":133947,"date":"2014-12-01T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2014-12-01T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/premium.wpmudev.org\/blog\/?p=133947"},"modified":"2014-12-01T08:00:00","modified_gmt":"2014-12-01T13:00:00","slug":"free-wordpress-christmas-plugins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpmudev.com\/blog\/free-wordpress-christmas-plugins\/","title":{"rendered":"Free WordPress Plugins to Add Christmas Cheer to Your Site"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The countdown to Christmas has begun! As stores crank up the Christmas carols and homes are decorated with beautiful Christmas trees covered in lights, baubles and tinsel, there\u2019s no reason why you can\u2019t deck out your website\u00a0with boughs of holly.<\/p>\n<p>To help you get into the Christmas spirit, we\u2019ve put together a fun list of free Christmas plugins \u2013 all tried and tested with WordPress v 5.9 and the Twenty Twenty Two WordPress theme:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#free-wp-xmas-plugins\">Free WordPress Christmas Plugins<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#tribulant-snow-storm\">Tribulant Snow Storm<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#simply-snow\">Simply Snow<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#let-it-snow\">Improved Let It Snow!<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#advent-calendar\">Advent Calendar<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#xmas-countdown-widget\">Christmas Countdown Widget<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#xmas-ball\">Christmas Ball on Branch<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#xmas-lights\">Xmas Lights<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#snow-balloons\">Snow, balloons, and more!<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#wp-scheduled-styles\">WP Scheduled Styles<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#wp-scheduled-themes\">WP Scheduled Themes<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"free-wp-xmas-plugins\">Free WordPress Xmas Plugins<\/h2>\n<p>All of the plugins below are available in the WordPress Plugin Repository<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"tribulant-snow-storm\">Tribulant Snow Storm<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" data-caption=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpmudev.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/snow-storm-600x165.jpg\" alt=\"Tribulant Snow Storm\" width=\"600\" height=\"165\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tribulant Snow Storm<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Display snow flakes falling down your WordPress site with this simple plugin. Snow Storm allows you to configure a few simple settings, such as the color and amount of snow, mobile support, and whether it sticks to the bottom of the screen.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><video loop muted autoplay playsinline class='dev-html5-video'><source src=\"https:\/\/wpmudev.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/tribulant-snow-storm.webm\" type=\"video\/webm\"><source src=\"https:\/\/wpmudev.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/tribulant-snow-storm.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\"><\/video><\/p>\n<p>More details: <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/snow-storm\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tribulant Snow Storm<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"simply-snow\">Simply Snow<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" data-caption=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpmudev.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/xmas-snow-600x193.png\" alt=\"Simply Snow\" width=\"600\" height=\"193\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Simply Snow<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This aptly named plugin adds a simple snowfall effect to your site. Just install and activate the plugin and watch the gentle snow fall down your site. Unlike some other snow plugins, this one doesn\u2019t come with any kind of configuration options and is lightweight enough that it won\u2019t affect your site\u2019s speed.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><video loop muted autoplay playsinline class='dev-html5-video'><source src=\"https:\/\/wpmudev.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/xmas-snow-1.webm\" type=\"video\/webm\"><source src=\"https:\/\/wpmudev.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/xmas-snow-1.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\"><\/video><\/p>\n<p>More details: <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/xmas-snow\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Simply Snow<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"let-it-snow\">Improved Let It Snow!<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" data-caption=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpmudev.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/improved-let-it-snow-600x193.jpg\" alt=\"Improved Let It Snow!\" width=\"600\" height=\"193\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Improved Let It Snow!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Here\u2019s a snow plugin you can configure. Specify the color and shape of the snow you want to display as well as how fast it falls and how much of it fills the page. You can also configure whether the snow sticks and accumulates at the bottom of the screen. Tip: Make sure your theme uses a dark background color (or at least avoid having white snow falling on a white page!)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><video loop muted autoplay playsinline class='dev-html5-video'><source src=\"https:\/\/wpmudev.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/improved-snow.webm\" type=\"video\/webm\"><source src=\"https:\/\/wpmudev.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/improved-snow.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\"><\/video><\/p>\n<p>More details: <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/improved-let-it-snow\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Improved Let It Snow!<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"advent-calendar\">Advent Calendar<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" data-caption=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpmudev.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/advent-calendar-600x193.jpg\" alt=\"Advent Calendar\" width=\"600\" height=\"193\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Advent Calendar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>For the 24 days before Christmas from December 1, display a simple advent calendar on your site. Advent Calendar lets you release a new custom holiday-theme images each day. This is a useful plugin for publishing exclusive content in the lead up to Christmas Day.<\/p>\n<p>More details: <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/advent-calender\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Advent Calendar<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"xmas-countdown-widget\">Christmas Countdown Widget<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" data-caption=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpmudev.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/santas-countdown-widget-600x193.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas Countdown Widget\" width=\"600\" height=\"193\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Christmas Countdown Widget<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Let Santa brighten your visitors\u2019 day with this simple widget. Just add the countdown widget to your site and Santa\u2019s beard will countdown the days until Christmas. If you would rather not use the provided widget, you can use shortcode to display the countdown graphic anywhere on your site.<\/p>\n<p>More details: <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/santas-christmas-countdown\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Christmas Countdown Widget<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"xmas-ball\">Christmas Ball on Branch<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" data-caption=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpmudev.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/christmas-ball-on-branch-600x193.png\" alt=\"Christmas Ball on Branch\" width=\"600\" height=\"193\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Christmas Ball on Branch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><i>Note: This plugin has caused issues on at least one reader&#8217;s website so please use with caution. For more details, read the comments below.<\/i><\/p>\n<p>If you want to add a little Christmas cheer to your website without going over the top, this plugin display a small Christmas branch with a bauble in the top right-hand corner of your site. It even lights up!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><video loop muted autoplay playsinline class='dev-html5-video'><source src=\"https:\/\/wpmudev.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/ball-branch.webm\" type=\"video\/webm\"><source src=\"https:\/\/wpmudev.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/ball-branch.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\"><\/video><\/p>\n<p>More details: <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/christmas-ball-on-branch\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Christmas Ball on Branch<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"xmas-lights\">Xmas Lights<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" data-caption=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpmudev.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/christmas-lights-600x193.png\" alt=\"Xmas Lights\" width=\"600\" height=\"193\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Xmas Lights<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Add a simple string of colorful Christmas lights to your site to welcome your visitors this holiday season. While some Christmas lights plugins look a bit tacky, this one adds a nice quirky festive touch.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><video loop muted autoplay playsinline class='dev-html5-video'><source src=\"https:\/\/wpmudev.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/xmas-lights.webm\" type=\"video\/webm\"><source src=\"https:\/\/wpmudev.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/xmas-lights.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\"><\/video><\/p>\n<p>More details: <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/xmas-lights\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Xmas Lights<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"snow-balloons\">Snow, balloons, and more!<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" data-caption=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpmudev.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/snow-balloons-and-more-600x193.jpg\" alt=\"Snow, balloons, and more!\" width=\"600\" height=\"193\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Snow, balloons, and more!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Someone\u2019s put a lot of work into this delightful plugin! Snow, balloons and more lets you set up snowflakes, leaves, lights, Santa and even Christmas trees to drift down your site. Choose from 30 GIF and 40 PNG images. You can even set the speed of snow and \u2013 get this \u2013 the maximum wind strength!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><video loop muted autoplay playsinline class='dev-html5-video'><source src=\"https:\/\/wpmudev.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/snow-more.webm\" type=\"video\/webm\"><source src=\"https:\/\/wpmudev.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/snow-more.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\"><\/video><\/p>\n<p>More details: <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/nksnow\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Snow, balloons, and more!<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"wp-scheduled-styles\">WP Scheduled Styles<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" data-caption=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpmudev.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/schedule-styles-600x193.png\" alt=\"WP Scheduled Styles\" width=\"600\" height=\"193\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">WP Scheduled Styles<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Schedule a different CSS file to be used on Christmas Day so users visiting your site will see your holiday inspired design for a set period of time you specify.<\/p>\n<p>More details: <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-scheduled-styles\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">WP Scheduled Styles<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"wp-scheduled-themes\">WP Scheduled Themes<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" data-caption=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpmudev.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/schedule-themes-600x193.png\" alt=\"WP Scheduled Themes\" width=\"600\" height=\"193\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">WP Scheduled Themes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This plugin allows you to schedule a different theme to display on your site for a special occasion, such as Christmas Day. The theme will override your existing theme on your site for the set time you specify.<\/p>\n<p>More details: <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-scheduled-themes\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">WP Scheduled Themes<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The countdown to Christmas has begun! As stores crank up the Christmas carols and homes are decorated with beautiful Christmas trees covered in lights, baubles and tinsel, there\u2019s no reason why you can\u2019t deck out your website\u00a0with boughs of holly. 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