Simply having a wonderfully awkward Christmas time! Festive family photos that'll make even the worst scrooge laugh out loud

Taking holiday photos can often be an awkward experience for the senders as well as the receivers.



On some occasions the images come out looking picture perfect. Other times the couples appear odd, uncertain and uncomfortably awkward as they celebrate the holiday season.



Below are some of the most eccentric and outlandish holiday couple pictures from Awkward Family Photos .



Childhood friends Mike and Doug started the blog after Mike noticed an awkward vacation photo hanging in his parents’ house, according to the site’s about page.



The two friends then decided to create a site where people could come together and share their uncomfortable family moments.



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Canine Christ: This couple got creative with their Christmas photo - and allowed their dog to get into the act

Time to celebrate: A couple gets close with their bellies Holiday strangeness: A mismatched family openly shows their weirder side Similar? This couple kept with the adage that people begin to look like their pets as they opted for fur coats Proud parents: this couple were clearly thrilled to include the littlest member of their family Dashing through together: This couple clearly enjoyed the fake backdrop Heating up the cold outdoors: These lovers didn't let the cool temperatures keep them down Duh: Two children dressed in random clothing look awkwardly at the camera Happy holidays! A couple of crackers to kick off with: Families just going a tiny bit too far in pursuit of festive fun 'I hate this': This little girl fails to get into the Christmas spirit, and who can blame her... A family has taken desperate measures to make sure this young man gets into the festive spirit It's Santa! It's Santa! It's Santa! Ooops... This poor youngster couldn't take the excitement of meeting the legendary present giver The three little reindeer will never forget their happy Christmas childhood memories. Right, compared to yesteryear, people nowadays don't give a monkey's about Christmas Bizarre: Dogs love Christmas too Sssh! Santa's coming... to this girl's manic delight These guys aren't afraid of the cold - They aren't afraid of anything! Even a massive snowman looming behind them The best presents: Are of course family love and happiness at this special time of year

Mine all mine! This girl is teaching her little sis' an important lesson: Respect your elders Matching: This couple are breeding their own water polo team



