Free Christmas Wallpaper for Computer Desktops

Now that Thanksgiving has come and gone, it's only natural to begin planning for Christmas. One of the best ways to do so is decoration. In the past, people gearing up for Christmas have decorated their trees, porches, lawns and mantels. Now it's time to think digital by decorating most beloved electronic item: your computer.

While there are lots of companies out there that will charge you for digital Christmas wallpaper, there are an equal amount that will provide these things for free. After scouting out the world wide web in search of the best free Christmas wallpaper for your computer desktop, this list was compiled.

Directions for applying free Christmas wallpaper to your desktop
MAC computers: Download the photo to your desktop or drag the photo by clicking the photo with your mouse and dragging it to the desktop. Go to the Apply button at the top left of your screen and select System preferences. Then choose "Desktop & Screen Saver," select "Desktop" on the left side of the window and click on the wallpaper you downloaded.

Windows computers: Click the photo you want to set as your desktop background, or download the photo as directed. Right click the photo and select "set as desktop."

Best Free Christmas Wallpaper #1: FreeChristmasWallpapers.net
As the name implies, FreeChristmasWallpapers.net has a great variety of Christmas goods, including 100 percent free Christmas desktop wallpaper. They have a large variety of desktop styles to choose from throughout the holiday season, allowing you to change things up as often as you'd like. This website is also really organized which makes browsing especially easy. Choose from realistic photos, modern illustrations, holiday photography and even kitten or puppy themed wallpapers.

Best Free Christmas Wallpaper #2: TheHolidaySpot.com
The Holiday Spot is the ideal place to go if you're looking for all things Christmas-related. They have a nice supply of Christmas wallpapers, some cute, some silly, some whimsical and some traditional. They even give you the option of sending the wallpaper to someone else via email as a nice Christmas gesture. In addition to the wallpapers, you can find free greetings and even screen savers.

Best Free Christmas Wallpaper #3: WallCoo.net
This Korean-based website has a plethora of classy, unique wallpapers to choose from. There are many trendy, cute and even sophisticated wallpapers. Some of the most unique include their December calendars with wintry or holiday-inspired backgrounds. Try this one or this one, for example.

Best Free Christmas Wallpaper #4: CrossDaily.com
If you're looking for free religious or spiritual christmas wallpaper, this is the place to go. Cross Daily provides a great selection of elegant wallpapers that are perfect for any person of faith. Make a statement with the scenes from the Christmas story, a bible verse or spiritual photographs that allow you to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas.