21 Best memes to kick off ‘Christmas week’ with a chuckle

The countdown to Christmas has officially begun, and with that, so has the week leading up to it. Now, there may be a lot of things running through everyone's minds, such as what to wear, some last-minute gift shopping, where to spend the day, yadda yadda yadda, so there's really only one thing that will immediately bring in the festive season: Christmas-themed memes.

Plus, isn't that what the season is all about? Laughing, celebrating, and having a good time? We've scoured the internet and drawn up just the perfect list for you so that you and your family can sit back, sip on a cup of hot cocoa, and enjoy this list. And, as Santa puts it, ho-ho-hope you have fun!

Disclaimer: This piece reflects the writer's opinion; the reader's discretion is advised. Do let us know in the comments what you think should have made the cut.

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Some of the funniest Christmas memes we've come across, sure to leave you chuckling and in the holiday spirit

1) When none of your help showed up to help set up the night before Christmas services (via jonathanmalm/Instagram)

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2) I've seen your Facebook statuses, you're getting a dictionary for Christmas (via austinkphotography/Instagram)

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3) How its gonna feel on the first day of Christmas break at 9 pm (via repost.culture/Instagram)

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4) Take this as your warning: The Mariah Carey Christmas defrosting has begun (via fiitgshop/Instagram)

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5) Me during the holidays (via mountainsandvalleys1/Instagram)

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6) Me in the attic storage looking for the Christmas decorations (via homeownermemes/Instagram)

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7) My cart is full, my wallet is empty, and my serotonin is sky-high (via paiveofficial/Instagram)

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8) Works one day a year, spends the rest of the year judging you (via funngro/Instagram)

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9) The least knobby dot (via todaysyearsold/Instagram)

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10) When there's a Friday the 13th in December (via gnarlyoodles/Instagram)

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11) Me on October 31 vs me on November 1 (via thesandlotvintage/Instagram)

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12) It's been a rough year (via austinkphotography/Instagram)

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13) Going home for the holidays starter pack (via yourjourneythrough/Instagram)

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14) Starting to divide my emails into two categories (via specscast/Instagram)

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15) Me trying not to tell someone what I got them for Christmas (via the_extreme__/Instagram)

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16) Me after making two Christmas crafts (via gojennygo/Instagram)

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17) The smile you make when you get a gift you don't want (via austinkphotography/Instagram)

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18) When Harvey gets a gift of her own (via meme.ig/Instagram)

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19) When someone asks me if I have any Halloween plans (via santaclauswrites/Instagram)

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20) My mom still hasn't noticed... (via therealdudja/Instagram)

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21) PSA that Christmas is not about buying gifts... (via adamnallison/Instagram)

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This list embodies just what it is to experience Christmas year after year, and we hope it left you giggling. Merry Christmas, everyone! And to those not celebrating happy holidays!