The Deck the Halls Christmas dance, starring your pets
The Deck the Halls dance is this year’s Christmas TikTok trend: two dancers, hands on hips, knee kicks, a spin and a wiggle to a remix of the carol. Swap in your two pets and they dance it in little Santa hats, in a cozy living room with a lit Christmas tree and a crackling fire.
About the Deck the Halls Christmas Dance
The Deck the Halls dance took off on TikTok on November 2, 2026, when a creator posted a parody duo dance to a remix of the carol. A trio version and a matching-pajamas version followed with millions of views each, and it quickly became the Christmas dance of the season.
This template recreates the routine with your pets. You add one photo for each dancer, and the AI copies every move, the hands on hips, the knee kicks, the spin and the wiggle, then brings both pets up close to the camera at the end, all in little Santa hats in a cozy living room with a lit tree and a fireplace.
Our example stars a golden retriever and a Persian cat who keeps a perfectly grumpy face the whole time. Christmas comes once a year and pets are only little for a few: it makes a lovely video card for family, and a memory to keep.
- Dance
- Hands on hips, knee kicks, a spin and a wiggle
- Sound
- Deck the Halls (remix) · DJ Izzy Duzzit
- Took off
- November 2026
- Length
- 14 seconds · uses 1 video
- Pets
- 2 — one photo each
From 2 photos to the dance
These are the photos we used for our example. Swap in yours and your pets take their places.
How to make a christmas dance video
- 1Open the Deck the Halls Christmas Dance template and press “Use this template”.
- 2Add a full-body photo of each pet — one photo per dancer, 2 in all.
- 3Press Generate. Your pets dance every move, same length, same music, in about 5–10 minutes.
- 4Download the HD video and post it on TikTok, Reels or Shorts. Switch on the platform’s AI-generated label.
Deck the Halls Christmas Dance FAQ
What is the Deck the Halls Christmas dance?
A TikTok trend that started on November 2, 2026: two dancers in matching Christmas pajamas do a short routine to a remix of “Deck the Halls”, with hands on hips, knee kicks, a spin and a wiggle. Couples, families and friends have been posting their own versions all month.
How do I make my pets do the Christmas dance?
Open the template, add one full-body photo of each pet and press Generate. The AI recreates the routine with your pets in little Santa hats, in front of a Christmas tree, and your video is ready in about 5–10 minutes.
Can I use a dog and a cat together?
Yes. Our example is a golden retriever and a Persian cat. Two dogs, two cats or any mix work, and if you have one pet you can use the same photo twice.
Is it a good Christmas gift or card?
Yes. Download it and send it to family as a video Christmas card, post it, or keep it as a memory of your pets’ Christmas this year.
How long is the video and how much does it cost?
It’s the full routine, 14 seconds, and uses one video: $8.99, or less in a pack. There’s no subscription, and if a video fails it’s given back automatically.
Does my Deck the Halls Christmas Dance video keep the music?
Yes. Your video keeps the original sound (Deck the Halls (remix) by DJ Izzy Duzzit) and is the same length as the original, so every move lands on the beat.
How many photos do I need for Deck the Halls Christmas Dance?
One photo per pet: Deck the Halls Christmas Dance has 2 dancers, so you add 2 photos. Full body, good light and no people in the shot works best.
