Christmas Wrapping Paper Trends for 2026

Every year the pile under the tree looks a little different. Here are the Christmas wrapping paper trends shaping our own collection this season, with ideas for putting each one together.

1. Nostalgic patchwork and postage stamps

The strongest look of the season is unapologetically nostalgic: little squares of trees, holly and Santas arranged like a quilt or a sheet of vintage stamps. It feels handmade and a bit like something from a grandparent’s attic, in the best way. Our Christmas Patchwork and Santa Stamp Patchwork papers both lean into it.

How to style it: keep ribbon simple. A plain cream or sage grosgrain lets the pattern do the talking.

2. Pink and green Christmas

Red and green isn’t going anywhere, but pink has earned a permanent seat at the table. Soft blush with sage, or hot pink with deep pine, reads festive without looking like every other gift in the room. See the Floral Christmas Tree paper for the pastel version.

3. Dark, moody vintage florals

Deep navy and near-black backgrounds covered in old-fashioned botanical vines make a gift look expensive before it’s even opened. They also work long after December, which is handy if you buy a 15-foot roll. Try Dark Vintage Floral or browse all floral wrapping paper.

4. Festive animals with personality

Geese with berry sprigs, fawns in the snow and dogs in Santa hats: animal prints have moved from the kids’ pile to everyone’s. Our Christmas Goose and Christmas Deer papers suit a farmhouse or woodland tree, and the Christmas Dog in a Santa Hat is made for the dog person on your list. More in animal wrapping paper.

5. Wrapping that says something

Faith-centred paper, like our Nativity Scene, is a quiet trend of its own: wrap that reflects what the season means to the giver. See all Christian wrapping paper.

6. The bow is the star

Oversized bows are everywhere this year. Choose a paper with a smaller, tighter repeat and let a wide satin ribbon take centre stage.

Mixing patterns under one tree

Pick one colour to carry through every gift, such as sage green, then mix a patchwork, a floral and an animal print that all share it. It looks collected rather than matched.

Ready to choose? Shop all Christmas wrapping paper.