Christmas is indeed in the air and it's just a week away before the holiday. In social media, people find different ways to celebrate it as early as now. 

For instance, Instagram allows users to search for the best Christmas filters. Others want to look like Santa and test the filter themselves if they fit their liking. 

Everywhere in the platform, you could see a lot of updated filters that you might want to check. If you are looking for a good IG filter for Christmas and New Year 2021 Special, make sure to try these options and see what works best for you and your outfit of the day.

Best Christmas and Santa-themed IG Filters

Santa Christmas Filter + Snow

In a YouTube video uploaded by DJS CREATES last month, one of the best Christmas filters that you can use is the Santa Christmas Filter with snow. The YouTuber taught the viewers how to create it via Spark AR Studio.

He added the hat in the background to see if it will fit his head. After adding the accessory, he mixed it up with makeshift snow that resembles "ice blocks" at first glance. The content creator adjusted the shape of the blocks to make them look like free-falling snow.

Christmas 2020 by glitter.club

In another video from another uploader, the first Christmas filter to flash on the screen is the Reindeer filter. The filter lets you become "Rudolf" in an instant minus the red nose. 

You will also notice that Santa Claus stickers are all over your face. If you want to try this, visit glitter.club on Instagram.

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Crybaby Muffs by sanshandiana

Another Christmas-themed filter that you can find on IG is the Crybaby Muffs filter which allows you to wear virtual muffs. That's perfect enough to warm your cold Christmas.

New Year Filter by milky.ler

Aside from Santa filters, you can also explore testing a New Year-themed filter like milky.ler created. It features a chilly background of snow and snowflakes for a post-Christmas celebration.

Winter Fashion by euedentity8

If you feel like being a nerd during Christmas, this motif will surely be the one that you are looking for. It's quite similar to the previous filters, but the only difference is the presence of bigger snowflakes and your glasses--of course.

25th by torikelly

Candy canes are popular among children who are reminiscing about Christmas through sweet tricks. This filter is perfect for those who have a sweet tooth with "virtual" candies that they could not eat during the most beautiful season of the year.

Christmas Hat by igra2004

This filter features another version of Santa's hat.

Bunny Ears by re_mini_scene

For a change of scene, who would have thought that bunny ears can be a good symbol of Christmas? The white ear accentuated by a checkered pattern of black and red truly gives a holiday vibe for Instagram users.

How to Get Santa and Christmas IG Filters

According to Fingka, getting these seasonal filters is easy and it only comes with a few steps. Follow these procedures to get started.

1. Open your Instagram.

2. Tap the Insta Story menu

3. Slider to the effects section.

4. Search for Browse Effects.

5. Type Christmas or Santa filter in the search field

6. Try the filter and save it on your video or photo.

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Written by Joseph Henry