With the holiday season rolling in, people have been doing some decorating in their homes and out on the streets. But who says you can’t decorate in-game, especially in an expansive sandbox world like Minecraft?
There are a lot of options to turn your Minecraft world into a cheerful winter wonderland. From cozy cabins to festive structures, the possibilities are endless. If you’re looking for inspiration, these seven best Minecraft winter holiday-themed build ideas can bring the holiday spirit to your survival or creative world.
Christmas Cottage
This Christmas Cottage is a charming and cozy holiday retreat. It’s a classic cottagecore Minecraft build with warm, inviting vibes. With snow-topped roofs, soft lantern lighting, and rustic wooden structure, it delivers the perfect winter holiday atmosphere.
Whether you’re playing in a snowy biome or simply want a compact holiday makeover, this cottage is designed with a welcoming exterior that feels lived-in and seasonal. All you have to do is just decorate it yourself, making it an actual home. You’ll have the ultimate venue for gathering your in-game friends and celebrating the holiday season in Minecraft.
Snowman
Not to be confused with the official Minecraft Snow Golem, this custom Snowman build is a must-have in a winter holiday-themed Minecraft world. Using simple materials like Snow Blocks, Wool, and a few Wooden Slabs, you’ll have a “cool” friend to keep you company.
This build is very beginner-friendly, requiring you to have a few basic materials. But you can also consider replacing blocks you might have trouble finding, like Blackstone, with Wool. You can use the Snowman as a standalone statue, part of a village makeover, or even as a photo-op spot.
Santa’s Sleigh
While most holiday decorations are found on the ground, it would be cool to see some flying in the sky. Santa’s Sleigh brings in the Christmas magic as a floating centerpiece, standing out from traditional builds.
Crafted mainly with red and white Concrete Blocks and a variety of Wool, this sleigh adds a sense of wonder when you look up. With scattered gifts on the sleigh’s back, you’re in for a seasonal adventure, making a sky-high holiday statement in your server.
Christmas Village
If you’re considering a bigger winter holiday project for your Minecraft server, then you might want to create an actual Christmas Village. With Toyshops, Bakeries, Market Stalls, Churches, Inns, and more, you’re in for a winter town that feels alive and welcoming.
Beyond just buildings, this holiday-themed hub offers the chance to build a complete community full of character. Adding decorative touches like the previous builds can give your village more depth and atmosphere. While it seems like a huge project to take on yourself (especially with this being a five-part build), it’s a great project idea for you and your friends to work on this winter season.
Elf Toys Workshop
Another build worth checking out is this Elf Toys Workshop, which adds more child-like fun to your Minecraft world. It has an open-garage-like design that mimics an actual workshop where you can craft gifts or items you want to give out to your friends in your server.
Besides having practical use, the workshop does offer some narrative value, evoking the idea of a bustling workplace hidden in the North Pole. Add some lanterns and wreaths to complete it as a holiday landmark for adventurers to find.
Gingerbread House
For something a little bit sweeter, this colorful candy-inspired Gingerbread House feels straight out of a Christmas fairytale. With cookie-tone blocks for the walls, bright, ornamental candy-like decorations, and a holiday-themed interior design, this build is filled with winter whimsy. It’s a standout decorative house that just screams winter holidays.
Beyond the eye-catching exterior, the house is decorated with a lot of festive elements, such as warm lighting from a fireplace and cozy furniture. The house is also practical, with a lot of space for storage, crafting, and pretty much making it your vacation home for the holidays.
Christmas Tree
Now, one can’t forget the Christmas Tree, the iconic symbol of a winter holiday. You can recreate this using layers of Leaves, colorful Wool, End Rods, and more. Without a Christmas tree in your Minecraft world, it wouldn’t be the holidays at all. A well-decorated tree adds a cheerful focal point as a winter holiday-themed build.
You can even make your tree interactive. Stack some presents in the form of Chests underneath, add pathways, or create a gathering spot for friends. It makes your tree a part of your world.