THESE tattoos are for life – not just for Christmas.
Body art lovers have been showcasing their festive-inspired inkings, and they feature everything from The Snowman to The Grinch.
![Christmas lovers have been showcasing their festive inkings, including this Home Alone design]()
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Christmas lovers have been showcasing their festive inkings, including this Home Alone designCredit: JampressOne Home Alone lover got Kevin McAllister’s shocked face doodled onto the back of his arm.
While another yuletide fan had Billy Bob Thornton’s miserable mug from Bad Santa inked on his leg.
Other popular designs include The Grinch, Snoopy in a Father Christmas hat, and Star Wars' Yoda in a red suit.
Scroll down for our pick of the best festive inkings.
Snow joke
![A festive fan had Raymond Briggs' adorable The Snowman doodled on his back]()
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A festive fan had Raymond Briggs' adorable The Snowman doodled on his backCredit: JampressPuffing hell
![A portrait of Billy Bob Thornton dressed as Bad Santa makes for a piece of bold body art]()
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A portrait of Billy Bob Thornton dressed as Bad Santa makes for a piece of bold body artCredit: JampressBarking mad
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Credit: JampressA Snoopy fan had the sweet dog and his pals etched on his arms in this colourful snow scene
Santa's little helper
![Buddy the Elf looks stunned in this colourful Christmas tatt]()
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Buddy the Elf looks stunned in this colourful Christmas tattCredit: JampressMay the Claus be with you
![Yoda gets a yuletide makeover complete with Santa's famous red costume]()
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Yoda gets a yuletide makeover complete with Santa's famous red costumeCredit: JampressTree-mendous
![Body art fans have been making their love for Christmas known with bold festive designs]()
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Body art fans have been making their love for Christmas known with bold festive designsCredit: JampressOh deer!
![This reindeer looks like he's been on the Christmas sherry]()
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This reindeer looks like he's been on the Christmas sherryCredit: JampressSanta paws
![An animal lover had a dog with a Santa hat inked on her right shoulder]()
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An animal lover had a dog with a Santa hat inked on her right shoulderCredit: JampressFir goodness sake
![This tatt fan can carry his Christmas tree wherever he goes thanks to this vibrant design]()
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This tatt fan can carry his Christmas tree wherever he goes thanks to this vibrant designCredit: JampressGreen with envy
![The Grinch appeared to be a popular emblem amongst festive ink lovers]()
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The Grinch appeared to be a popular emblem amongst festive ink loversCredit: JampressThe nightmare before Christmas
![Santa comes to a grisly end in this macabre design]()
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Santa comes to a grisly end in this macabre designCredit: JampressArmless festive fun
![This body art lover has Santa, gingerbread men, stockings, snowmen and Christmas trees incorporated into his design]()
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This body art lover has Santa, gingerbread men, stockings, snowmen and Christmas trees incorporated into his designCredit: JampressLet it snow
![This pretty snow scene features a quaint country house encased in a heart]()
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This pretty snow scene features a quaint country house encased in a heartCredit: JampressSnowed under
![A tatt lover had a screaming snowman inked onto his arm, which is surrounded by snowflakes]()
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A tatt lover had a screaming snowman inked onto his arm, which is surrounded by snowflakesCredit: JampressMOST READ IN FABULOUS
Meanwhile, these friendship tattoos are the perfect ink-spiration for any tight squad.
These incredible snaps show disastrous tattoos transformed into eye-catching body art designs.
And, body art lovers are getting stockings inked onto their legs in a racy new trend.
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