100 Funny “Most Likely To” Christmas Shirt Ideas for the Whole Family
The matching shirt everyone argues about — in the best way. Here are 100 “most likely to” Christmas lines, sorted by who they suit, plus tips for handing them out.
By the MatchingTee team7 min read
Few Christmas traditions start as many arguments as the "most likely to" shirt — and they are the good kind of arguments. Who really is most likely to eat all the cookies? Who will still have the tree up in February? Handing out the quotes is half the fun.
Below are 100 ideas, sorted by theme and by who they suit, followed by tips for assigning them and ordering shirts for everyone.
How “most likely to” shirts work
The idea is simple: the whole family wears the same Christmas design, and each shirt finishes the sentence differently. Put everyone together for the photo and you have a family portrait that doubles as a roast.
Our Most Likely Christmas shirt lets each person choose from hundreds of ready-made quotes — or pick Custom Text and write your own. If you'd like a shorter menu, the 99-quote version keeps things simple.
Classic Christmas
- Most likely to start decorating in October
- Most likely to still have the tree up in February
- Most likely to fall asleep before the presents are opened
- Most likely to cry at a Christmas movie
- Most likely to sing carols off-key
- Most likely to take 100 photos of the tree
- Most likely to wear a Santa hat all day
- Most likely to lose the remote under the wrapping paper
- Most likely to hog the spot by the fireplace
- Most likely to start a snowball fight
- Most likely to be late to Christmas dinner
- Most likely to say "just one more" on Christmas morning
Santa and the nice list
- Most likely to be on the naughty list
- Most likely to be Santa's favorite
- Most likely to write Santa a three-page letter
- Most likely to try to catch Santa in the act
- Most likely to eat Santa's cookies
- Most likely to feed the reindeer
- Most likely to ask Santa for a pony. Again.
- Most likely to talk their way onto the nice list
- Most likely to be Santa's little helper
- Most likely to check the naughty list twice
- Most likely to leave carrots for the reindeer
- Most likely to believe in Santa forever
Food and baking
- Most likely to eat all the cookies
- Most likely to drink all the hot cocoa
- Most likely to burn the cookies
- Most likely to lick the frosting spoon
- Most likely to eat dessert first
- Most likely to sneak the last slice of pie
- Most likely to bring store-bought cookies
- Most likely to overcook the ham
- Most likely to go back for thirds
- Most likely to eat the gingerbread house before it's finished
- Most likely to hide the good chocolates
- Most likely to nap after Christmas dinner
Gifts and wrapping
- Most likely to shake the presents
- Most likely to peek at their presents
- Most likely to wrap gifts at the last minute
- Most likely to use a whole roll of tape
- Most likely to forget whose gift is whose
- Most likely to regift
- Most likely to return all the gifts
- Most likely to open presents early
- Most likely to buy themselves a gift
- Most likely to give the best gifts
- Most likely to keep every gift receipt
- Most likely to love the box more than the gift
Decorating and lights
- Most likely to untangle the lights
- Most likely to tangle the lights
- Most likely to go overboard with the decorations
- Most likely to put the star on crooked
- Most likely to break an ornament
- Most likely to decorate every single room
- Most likely to have the brightest house on the street
- Most likely to rearrange the ornaments after everyone goes to bed
- Most likely to hang the mistletoe
- Most likely to need help putting up the lights
Traditions, music and movie nights
- Most likely to watch Christmas movies all day
- Most likely to know every word to every carol
- Most likely to start the Christmas music on November 1st
- Most likely to fall asleep during the Christmas movie
- Most likely to quote the same holiday movie every year
- Most likely to wear matching pajamas without being asked
- Most likely to win the white elephant exchange
- Most likely to steal the best white elephant gift
- Most likely to plan the family photo
- Most likely to blink in the family photo
For the kids
- Most likely to wake everyone up at 5 a.m.
- Most likely to count down the days until Christmas
- Most likely to find the hidden presents
- Most likely to build the biggest snowman
- Most likely to ask "is it Christmas yet?"
- Most likely to play with the wrapping paper
- Most likely to fall asleep under the tree
- Most likely to make the longest wish list
- Most likely to write the sweetest note to Santa
- Most likely to have the loudest giggle on Christmas morning
For parents and grandparents
- Most likely to say "we'll see what Santa brings"
- Most likely to assemble toys until 2 a.m.
- Most likely to say "careful, that's fragile"
- Most likely to spoil the grandkids
- Most likely to tell the same Christmas story every year
- Most likely to fall asleep in the recliner
- Most likely to ask "who wants seconds?"
- Most likely to make everyone pose for a family photo
- Most likely to say "in my day, we got an orange"
- Most likely to keep every Christmas card
- Most likely to have a snack for everyone
- Most likely to make the Christmas magic happen
For the grown-ups
- Most likely to drink all the eggnog
- Most likely to spike the eggnog
- Most likely to need a nap by noon
- Most likely to share their wine with Santa
- Most likely to be in bed by 9 on Christmas Eve
- Most likely to shop on Christmas Eve
- Most likely to blow the gift budget
- Most likely to drink coffee all day
- Most likely to leave the party early
- Most likely to turn the carols into karaoke
Tips for handing out the quotes
Match the quote to the person, not the other way around. Start with each family member and ask, "What is the thing we always tease them about?" The best quotes are the ones everyone recognizes instantly.
Keep it kind. The goal is a laugh the person being teased shares in. If a quote might sting — about weight, money or a sore subject — pick another one. There are 99 more on this list.
Mix the funny with the sweet. A shirt that says "most likely to make the Christmas magic happen" next to one that says "most likely to burn the cookies" makes a better photo than a row of jokes.
Save a custom line for the inside joke. Every family has one story nobody else would understand. That's what the custom text option is for — start it with "Most likely to" and keep it short enough to read from across the room.
Let the kids pick their own. Children usually know exactly which quote is theirs, and they'll wear the shirt more proudly if they chose it.
Colors and sizes
Most likely to shirts work beautifully in mixed colors — red, green, white and black side by side read as Christmas even before anyone reads a quote. If your family prefers a uniform look, choose one color for everyone and let the quotes do the talking.
Most designs come in adult unisex, women's V-neck, youth, toddler and baby bodysuit sizes, plus long-sleeve options for colder climates. Before you order, gather everyone's sizes with our size guide — it's much easier than guessing. Every design, including the cruise and St. Patrick's Day versions, is on our most likely to shirts page.
Order early for the photo
Every shirt is printed to order after checkout, so give yourself time — especially if you're coordinating a big family. See our Christmas order-by dates, and if the whole extended family is joining in, our guide to ordering matching shirts for a big group will save you a lot of group-chat messages.
Frequently asked questions
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Written by the MatchingTee team
We design, print, embroider and pack every order at our studio in Stafford, Texas, and we write about what we learn from helping families and groups match. Questions? Email info@matchingtee.com.
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