20 Terrifying Christmas Horror Prompts to Chill Your Holiday Spirit

The Final Guest - A family invites a stranger to their holiday dinner out of pity, but the guest knows secrets about them that no one should.

Echoes of a Christmas Past - A man is haunted by the ghost of an old lover, who forces him to relive their tragic final Christmas together.

The Basement Workshop - A woman moves into her late uncle’s home, only to find his basement workshop filled with eerie, lifelike Santa mannequins that seem to move at night.

The Gift Exchange - At a holiday party, participants receive personalized gifts that reflect their worst secrets—and threaten to expose them.

The Naughty List - A mysterious figure claiming to be the "real Santa" begins punishing those on his version of the naughty list.

The Gift Wrapping Room - A new employee at a department store is assigned to work in the wrapping room overnight, where strange sounds echo and the walls seem to close in.

Silent Night, Deadly Night - A caroler arrives at a family’s door, but his song contains cryptic warnings—and they’re running out of time.

The Whispering Ornaments - Decorating their Christmas tree, a couple discovers ornaments that whisper sinister truths about their past.

The Snowman Watcher - Every morning, a snowman appears closer to the house. No one knows who’s building it—or what’s inside.

After Christmas Eve - A bartender working the late shift on Christmas Eve encounters a bloodied customer with an unbelievable story of survival.

The Christmas Spirit Retreat - A holiday-themed retreat promises healing and joy, but participants begin disappearing one by one.

Deadly Christmas Broadcast - A holiday radio host receives cryptic calls about a local legend—a murderous spirit that only appears during Christmas storms.

The Christmas Doppelgänger - On Christmas morning, a woman opens the door to find herself standing there, holding a gift that no one should open.

The Elf on the Shelf - An innocent-looking elf decoration begins appearing in strange places, with new, menacing poses each time.

The Forgotten Stocking - A stocking no one recognizes appears on the mantle, and anyone who touches it begins acting strangely.

The Christmas Photographer - A photographer taking family portraits during the holidays notices shadowy figures in every shot, visible only in the developed pictures.

Santa's Collector - A man dressed as Santa offers children candy canes—but his true intentions are far darker than spreading holiday cheer.

A Christmas Viewing - A couple attends a late-night holiday movie screening, but the film seems to reflect their own darkest fears.

The Holiday Ride - A rideshare driver picks up a passenger who knows their holiday plans—and warns them not to follow through with them.

The Forgotten Gift - A woman finds a mysterious gift under her tree with a tag that reads, “From Someone You’ve Forgotten.” Opening it changes everything.