What is the Christmas dance trend?
The Christmas dance shown here is the short TikTok duo routine set to DJ Izzy Duzzit's Deck the Halls x Blow the Whistle remix. Friends, couples and family members perform playful side steps, knee lifts and hand gestures in kitchens, bedrooms and other spaces at home. Pajamas and deliberately deadpan delivery are part of many takes.
Why the straight faces?
Some of the linked posts play the dance as a parody of familiar Christmas routines. The fun comes from treating simple, slightly awkward moves like a serious performance. The two-friend video's satire tag makes that intention explicit.
The setting is ordinary and the pair is the focus. That makes the format easy to adapt for a friend, a partner or a parent joining in.
One sound, several versions
Christmas dance, TikTok Christmas dance, Christmas pajama dance and Deck the Halls dance can all describe this cluster of videos. The sound connects our three references, but the choreography and opening are not identical.
Other searches for Christmas dances may lead to school performances, other carols or dancing elves. The creator clips below identify the particular trend this page covers.
Watch the original Christmas dance videos
These are posts by the original creators of the clips in our selection. Compare the setting, outfits and performance, then choose the reference you want to follow.
Original on TikTokThe kitchen duo
Posted · UTC
A mother and daughter face the camera in a bright kitchen, wearing coordinated pink-and-green plaid pajamas. Their collar gestures, knee lifts and turn make this the take to pick if you recognize the matching-pajama kitchen scene.
The creator's caption describes doing the dance again, this time in Christmas pajamas. The outfits are part of this particular take's appeal.
Choose it for: The matching-pajama kitchen look.
Original on TikTokThe pajama pair
Posted · UTC
Brooke Monk's pair wear black tops and matching red plaid pants in an open indoor space. They begin facing one another, turn toward the camera, then move into side steps, knee lifts and hand gestures near the face.
Its opening and gestures differ from the kitchen clip. Choose this reference for its own timing and performance, rather than treating it as a kitchen scene with a new background.
Choose it for: Black tops, red plaid pants and a playful opening.
Original on TikTokThe bestie dance
Posted · UTC
Two friends dance in a bedroom in contrasting pajama pants. The text on the video jokes about how Christmas dances will look this year, and the post is tagged as satire. Side steps, knee lifts and expressive arm movements carry the joke.
This is the bestie take in our selection. Its date puts it before the other two references here, without establishing that it was the first Christmas dance ever posted.
Choose it for: The two-friend, straight-faced parody.
The clips are credited creator references. They show the dance to follow, rather than personalized results generated by this site.
What song is the Christmas dance using?
The sound is DJ Izzy Duzzit's Deck the Halls x Blow the Whistle remix, as named in the DJ's original post. TikTok lists it as an original sound credited to Dj Izzy Duzzit. All three references on this page use the same sound listing.
The carol title alone will bring up many recordings and remixes. Use the linked sound page, or tap the sound on one of the creator posts, to find this version. The sound runs about 23 seconds; the selected dance clips use shorter portions.
See the DJ's original postChristmas dance timeline: the sound and the dance
The story extends across two holiday seasons. A dance post already used this sound in December 2025. In 2026, the linked posts show the familiar-moves joke, friends dancing together, mom joining in and the coordinated-pajama kitchen version.
Dates below are UTC dates from the original TikTok posts. A post may show the previous calendar day in a US time zone.
The remix is posted
DJ Izzy Duzzit posts the sound with a caption naming Deck the Halls x Blow the Whistle. The sound listing is credited to Dj Izzy Duzzit and runs about 23 seconds.
View @djizzyduzzit's postA dance on the sound in the earlier season
@sassyswensons posts a Christmas Eve dance using this same sound. The post is dated December 25 in UTC; its Christmas Eve caption reflects the local holiday setting.
View @sassyswensons's postThe familiar-moves joke
@justbeinghan1 jokes that Christmas dances use the same three moves. This is a dated example of the parody angle before the November posts in our selection.
View @justbeinghan1's postThe two-friend take
@ayiahsoufi_ posts the duo shown in our bestie reference. Its satire tag and on-screen text frame the routine as a joke about Christmas dance videos.
View @ayiahsoufi_'s postMom joins in
@calysta.belle posts a version with her mom. On the same UTC date, @ayiahsoufi_ also posts a trio with a caption announcing that mom is back.
View @calysta.belle's post View the trio postThe kitchen pajamas version
@everydaywithericksons posts the mother-and-daughter kitchen dance in coordinated Christmas pajamas. This is the kitchen reference available in our tool.
View @everydaywithericksons's postBrooke Monk's version
@brookemonk_ posts the pair in black tops and red plaid pants. The same sound connects it to the other references, while the opening and gestures give it a different feel.
View @brookemonk_'s post
These dated posts trace the sound and several versions of the dance. They do not establish a single inventor or the first-ever performance. Source posts checked November 13, 2026.
How to do the Christmas pajama dance
Use one reference from start to finish. These notes follow the mother-and-daughter kitchen clip, with approximate cue points in that video. Tap a cue to watch the movement.
Collar gestures and a side-to-side sway
Start facing the camera beside your partner. Bring your hands toward your collar or upper chest and shift your weight with the beat.
Lift a knee and step forward
Add the alternating knee lifts while keeping the arms relaxed and rhythmic. Leave space between you so both full bodies stay visible.
Roll the arms and turn
Bring the forearms in front of the body, then follow the turn in the reference. Watch this section on its own before joining it to the opening.
Face front and finish with arm pumps
Return toward the camera and pump the bent arms to the beat. Keep following the reference through the final forward lean.
Filming it together?
Set your phone far enough back to keep both people and their feet in frame. Rehearse the knee lifts and turn before recording a full take. Watch your chosen clip with sound to match its timing. Matching pajamas help recreate the kitchen look, but everyday clothes work for joining the dance too.
Brooke's reference has a different opening and a sequence of face-level hand gestures. Follow that video if it is the version you want, rather than combining its cues with the kitchen routine.
One dance. A photo of each of you.
Start with the people you want in the video. You can use separate photos, even if you are spending Christmas in different places.
Choose a dance
Tap a card to preview the moves and setting. All three references are ready to use, so you do not need to upload a video or find a TikTok link.
Add your people
Add a clear selfie, half-body or full-body photo of each person.
Choose your sides
Use the Left person and Right person upload cards to choose who takes each dancer's place, then save your photos and dance.
Make your version with photos, or film it together
Choose the route that fits your pair. A filmed dance records your own performance. A photo-based AI version uses a reference to supply the movement. A video-editing template helps assemble footage you already have.
Film your own dance
Pick a reference you both like and save its sound. Choose a place with enough room for the steps and turn, then put the phone on a steady surface.
- Rehearse the same version so you both know the cues.
- Keep your full bodies in frame and record a practice take.
- Check timing and framing, then record the version you want to post.
Prepare a photo-based AI duo
Use separate photos when you cannot film together or prefer to let a reference supply the routine. A selfie identifies the person; half-body and full-body pictures show more of their appearance.
- Choose one of the three dance cards and add a photo of each person.
- Use the Left person and Right person upload cards to place each person in the dance.
- Use the look you want in your photos. For pajamas, supply pajama photos rather than relying on automatic outfit changes.
Is the Christmas dance real or AI?
The dance exists in creator-posted performances as well as AI adaptations. Our three reference clips are the credited creator videos. Their presence here shows the routine and setting, rather than an example of someone generated from uploaded photos.
A finished AI dance is a new synthetic video. An editing template can instead arrange existing footage or add text and transitions. The word “template” on its own does not tell you whether people were filmed or generated.
To check a post, start with the original account, caption and any AI-generated label. A missing label does not prove a clip is camera footage, and a visual glitch alone is not a reliable verdict. Look for the creator's explanation of how it was made.
Post your Christmas dance with the right sound
For a recording or finished video you already have, add the trend's sound while preparing your TikTok post. Matching the sound listing and checking its starting point helps the movement land on the beat.
- Open the DJ Izzy Duzzit sound page or tap the sound on one of the linked creator posts. Save it if that option is available.
- Start a TikTok post and upload your video from your device. Add the saved sound in the editor.
- Preview the opening and the key movements. Adjust the sound's starting point and the audio mix so an existing track does not compete with the added sound.
- If the video realistically depicts AI-generated people or actions, use TikTok's AI-generated content label before posting.
See TikTok's upload and posting instructions and AI-generated content guidance for the platform's current controls.
Keep the full dance guide handy
Use the step-by-step guide for photo formats, left and right assignments, saving your draft and preparing a post.
Read the Christmas dance guideChristmas Dance AI questions
Who started the Christmas dance?
DJ Izzy Duzzit posted the linked remix in December 2025, and a dance post using that sound appears in the same holiday season. The 2026 posts document several takes rather than proving one person invented every version. Our timeline links those source posts. Follow the dated posts.
Are the kitchen and Brooke Monk versions the same dance?
They share a sound and the playful Christmas duo format, but the opening, gestures and timing differ. Follow your selected reference throughout. Our movement cues describe the kitchen version specifically. Watch the kitchen movement cues.
How does Christmas Dance AI use our photos?
The chosen video supplies the routine and scene. Your photos identify the people who take the dancers' places in a new AI video. Upload one photo for each person in the selected dance.
What photos can I upload?
Use a clear selfie, half-body or full-body picture. We accept JPG, PNG and WebP files up to 8 MB each, with one photo per dancer. If a phone photo is HEIC, export a JPG or PNG copy first.
Do we need matching Christmas pajamas?
No. Everyday clothes work as reference photos too. Choose pictures that show the look you want. We do not promise to add matching pajamas automatically.
Can I use it on my phone?
Yes. Open this site in your phone's browser and choose photos from your device. You do not need to install an app. Saved photos are accessible from the same browser.
Do I need to upload a dance video?
No. Choose one of the three ready-to-use dance references, then add a photo for the left person and a photo for the right person. You do not need a TikTok link or your own dance recording.
Will the finished video include music?
The dance previews autoplay silently. Use the finished video's playback controls to listen. For posting, you can add a sound in TikTok and check its timing before you publish. Read the posting steps.
How do I return to my saved photos?
Come back in the same browser on the same device. Your draft restores the dance and photos for seven days after you save it. Save again to renew that period. Clearing site data or using a private window can remove access to that saved draft.
Are my photos public, and how long are they stored?
Your uploads are private and do not appear in the gallery. There is currently no automatic deletion deadline or self-service delete button. Files remain stored until removed during maintenance. Clearing browser data does not delete the stored files. Read the storage details.
Researched by Christmas Dance. Updated November 13, 2026. Original posts are linked alongside the timeline and reference descriptions. Movement notes follow the kitchen clip shown on this page.
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