The Best Holiday Decorations to 3D Print for Christmas and More!

The holiday season is in full swing! One of the first things that comes to mind is undoubtedly the season’s atmosphere, its magic, its decorations and all the lights illuminating our homes. Decoration has no limits, be it figurines, garlands, candles or ornaments. Anything goes! 3D printing allows you to create holiday decorations from anywhere. To inspire you, we’ve created a list of Christmas decoration ideas, along with a few others from other holidays to help celebrate Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and New Year’s, all available on platforms such as Thingiverse and Cults. Let your creativity run wild and enjoy this holiday season with a special touch! 

A 3D Printed Gingerbread House

What would Christmas be without gingerbread? Although gingerbread men are delicious, the decorative gingerbread houses are even more impressive! To avoid the temptation of eating the cute and sugary little house, you could simply print one yourself this year. A 3D-printed gingerbread house will not disintegrate into crumbs and is more durable and inexpensive. You do have to pay a small fee for the STL file, but then the fun can begin. The decorative parts of the house are printed separately and then glued together. If you have filament in several colors, you can print out different colored pieces. Once printed, you can then use the gingerbread house either as a decorative piece or as a container, so long as you don’t glue the roof on. Learn more about the print process from the creator HERE.

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Charming Christmas Village

Do you want to decorate your home in a very special way for Christmas? Then don’t miss this lighting in the form of a cute, Christmas village. The house facade is reminiscent of Dutch architecture and the streetscapes of Bruges, Copenhagen or Amsterdam and creates a special ambiance. The village can be printed from filament or resin. The results are most beautiful if you opt for multi-color printing. You can print the individual components of the Christmas village separately and then glue them together. If you add individual tea lights or LEDs, you can also light up the village and create the typical Christmas atmosphere! The STL files can be purchased for $5 on MiniFactory. Watch the video for printing instructions.

3D Printed Sleigh and Reindeer Outlines

You don’t have to wait until the night before Christmas to get your very own set of reindeer towing Santa’s sleigh. Adorn your walls, office or classroom with these crisp, detailed silhouettes. The author of the designs, reichwec on Thingiverse has included the STLs, as well as providing options to cut them out of foam if needed. Print them in any color you like, from classic black to Rudolph red, or anything that gets you in the festive spirit. Because the sleigh and reindeer are separate files, you are free to print as many as fits your need, from the classic 4 to a sleigh setup as pictured below, or why not print your own individual custom reindeer so that you too can call out, “Now, Dasher! now, Dancer! now Prancer and Vixen! On, Comet! on, Cupid! on, Donner and Blitzen!” Find your set HERE.

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Unique Geometric Ornament

This 3D file will give an original light touch to your Christmas tree. It’s not just a matter of printing a simple decorative ball, but of creating an object with a unique design that is really not bad! Offering it on Cults 3D is LUKES3D, which has envisioned it as a series of parts that must be printed separately and then assembled. This trick allows printing without supports and without wasting material. The end result is very impressive. The designer explains step by step how to assemble the piece, how to decorate it, and everything you will need in the process. After you decorate the star ball with glitter or dye, no one will notice that it was 3D printed! The file is available HERE.

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Stunning Star Light

Ever since the three wise men followed the star to Bethlehem, stars of all kinds have become one of the core symbols for Christmas. So, what better way to decorate your home than with this 3D printed Christmas Star Light from Ocrobus 3D Maker? Coming in one of two versions, a 5-pointed star or 7-pointed star, this incredible part is printed in either 10 or 14 pieces depending on the chosen dimensions and must be assembled ter printing. Full, simple instructions can be found on Cults and all that is needed to finish it off is some lighting wire to make the star glow. The perfect way to light up your home for Santa Claus!

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Eye-Catching Spinning Christmas Trees

Need some Christmas decorations in a pinch? These tabletop spinning Christmas trees can be printed in just two hours, requiring only two parts for assembly. No infill or supports are necessary, so once printed, all you need to do is slot the pieces together. The tree prints flat and is about 150 x 100 x 3 mm in size. What’s more, the print is free. Whether you make these trees for yourself or as a gift, they’re sure to add some holiday cheer to your environment. And here’s a pro tip: printing these trees with glittery filaments will give them a little extra sparkle! Find the link to download the file here.

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Golden Nativity Scene Lamp

This original and easy-to-make Christmas lamp will add a warm touch to your decorations. Featuring a 5V LED strip powered by a USB cable, it can also be adapted to other systems, such as a battery holder, thanks to the space provided inside. Compact and customizable, it measures 125 mm wide, 130 mm high and 28 mm deep, but you can adjust these dimensions as you wish. As a bonus, this lamp is adorned with little characters representing the traditional Christmas crib, adding a friendly, family atmosphere. And to top it all off, it costs just €1.20! So what are you waiting for? Get 3D printing and create your own lighting!

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Cookie Cutter Snowman

Hand on heart, we all love Christmas cookies! Especially when they come in different shapes and sizes. Although you can find original cookie cutters in a kitchenware store, you can also easily print them at home. On Cults, for example, you can find these free instructions for printing a snowman-shaped cookie cutter. All you have to do is download the individual STL file and fire up the printer before you start baking. The instructions recommend using PETG filament, which must be carefully cleaned after printing before using the cookie cutter.

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Christmas Village Candle Light Holders

Print in just a few steps this design from NORDCAFORM, consisting of a set of three elegantly shaped houses of different sizes. Designed for easy assembly, the two parts, consisting of the body of the house and the roof, fit together perfectly without the need for glue or supports when printing. You can give them a unique touch by inserting a candle inside the hole on each little house. Tolerances have been optimized to provide an accurate result when the printing is finished. The style is also customizable. The designer suggests using wood-effect filaments for the body and white PLA for the roof to achieve for a modern, natural look. This miniature village is the ideal decoration for any home, perfect for enriching it with a warm and cozy atmosphere.

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Christmas Wreath

Inspired by VNMBricks’ LEGO pattern, this festive garland created by SlicedDesign combines creativity and unique details. The pattern has everything that can make a wreath special: leaves, candy, candy canes and a central bow, all designed to be printable without too much difficulty. Each part is designed to be printed with different color filaments, and these do not need complex post-processing. You can also choose to print the entire assembly as a single STL or produce each component individually, to customize the colors and add imaginative handmade decorations. Nine files in total are available for free download. The designer points out that tolerances have not been optimized, however. By printing the parts individually, you may therefore need to sand the components slightly to allow you to make a smooth assembly. This wreath is an ideal decoration for your door, fireplace, or even a wall you want to give a festive touch to.

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Other Winter Holidays

Snowflake Dreidel

In need of some more dreidels this Hanukkah? These dreidels have unique snowflake details on the top and bottom, adding some festive flair to the spinning top. These dreidels look good, but they spin well, too. The small version of the dreidels work well with 100 percent infill, and the larger version can work with zero percent infill plus 100 percent infill at the tip. The creator recommends playing around with infill combinations to see what gives you the best spin! The handle should be printed with at least 20 percent infill so it doesn’t break, but using much more would make the dreidel unbalanced. The project files include a Mega Dreidel and a Mini Dreidel—print them both to find out what you prefer!

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Hanukkah Cookie Cutters

Don’t worry about coming empty-handed to a Hanukkah party—print these cookie cutters and bring Hanukkah-themed cookies! Featuring a menorah, Star of David and a dreidel, these cookie cutters have crisp details that would be fun for frosting. Baking and decorating the cookies may be the hardest part, because printing these cookie cutters is simple, requiring no support structures or post-processing. The creator recommends rolling out the cookie dough thick enough to allow the details to show through, but still pretty thin. This would make for a fun Hanukkah celebration!

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Kwanzaa Tea Candle Holder (Kinara)

This Kwanzaa tea candle holder, inspired by a Kinara, is a great project to create for the holiday! Kwanzaa is a holiday celebrating African roots, observed by people of all faiths. The colors of the candles are significant: the black candle represents the people, the red represents their struggle and the green represents Earth and the abundance of the future. While you could use red, green, black and wood PLA, the creator noted that after a first trial, the PLA didn’t stand up to the heat well, so they recommend using PETG instead. You could print in white or translucent, and then paint the pieces. After printing, the project will require assembly and post-processing. Find the file for this fun Kwanzaa project here!

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Champagne With Legs

Everyone needs champagne—with legs—this New Year’s holiday. This comical NYE decoration prints in place, with no supports needed. What’s more, the legs are hidden in the bottle, and pop out when the bottle is raised, adding a little surprise. The creator recommends using PLA, 20 percent infill and multiple colors for the best results. The file includes a keychain version as well, with a hole through the “cork” to insert a key ring. Whichever version you create, you can then have fun decorating the bottle with whatever sparkles you want. Cheers to New Year’s!

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2024 to 2025 Text Flip

In case you forget what year it is, print this cool 2024 to 2025 text flip, to celebrate the new year in style. The designer suggests scaling the print to the appropriate printer size, but printing it big! This will make it easier to remove supports, which there is a tutorial for. 10 percent infill is suitable, but zero percent could work as well. They recommend using PLA to create this fun decoration. Download the file for this 2025 New Year’s text flip here.

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