If you love the holidays but prefer a clean, uncluttered look, these minimal Christmas wallpapers are made for you. They’re festive without being flashy and bring just the right amount of cheer to your iPhone. Scroll through and find your next favorite background for the season.
How to Save & Apply a Minimal Christmas Wallpaper on Your iPhone
- Find your chosen wallpaper image (for instance, one of the minimalist Christmas backgrounds you like).
- Tap and hold on the image until a menu appears.
- Select “Save Image” or “Add to Photos” to save it to your Photos library.
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
- Scroll and tap “Wallpaper” (in iOS 18/26 it may be under Settings > Wallpaper).
- Tap “Add New Wallpaper”. This takes you to the wallpaper gallery showing built-in options and your photos.
- Tap “Photos” (or the album where you saved the image) then select the wallpaper image you want.
- Adjust the image by pinching or dragging to position it ideally for the iPhone’s vertical (9:16) lock-screen and home-screen layout.
- Tap “Set” and choose whether you want it for your Lock Screen, Home Screen, or Both.
- If you’re on iOS versions that support wallpaper pairings, you can also tap “Customize Home Screen” after selecting the Lock Screen to choose a different wallpaper for the Home Screen only.
White Ornament on Linen Background
Wrapped Gift with Dried Orange Slice
Wooden Star on Fabric
Wooden Ornament Trio
Wooden Ornament Detail
Winter Sky with Tree Silhouette
Window Frost Heart Shape
White Ornament Hanging from Branch
White Feather and Snow
White Ceramic Vase with Pine
White Ceramic Ornament on Linen
White Candle on Tray
Tiny Tree in Ceramic Pot
Tiny Tree Figurine on Shelf
Tiny Star Ornament on Table
Tiny Pine Branch on Neutral Wall
String Lights in Jar
Star Garland Hanging
Star Cookie on Marble
Soft Pink Ornament Macro
Soft Knit Blanket Texture
Soft Bokeh Christmas Lights
Snowy Hill Line Art
Snowy Bench in Park
Snowflake Macro on Glass
Snowfall Through Window
Snow-Covered Pinecone
Snow-Covered Branches Close-Up
Snow Texture Abstract
Snow Footprints Composition
Small Tree in Snow Globe
Single Red Berry Stem
Single Cookie on White Plate
Simple Tree in Snow
Simple Holiday Message Card
Red Ribbon Curve on Cream
Red Candle Beside Book Stack
Red Berry and Pine Composition
Red Bauble with Soft Bokeh
Pinecone on Cream Fabric
Pinecone and Ribbon Composition
Pinecone and Light Reflection
Ornament and Ribbon Still Life
Ornament and Eucalyptus Leaf
Neutral Wreath on Wall
Neutral Stocking Hanging
Neutral Paper Tree Decoration
Neutral Knit Stocking
Neutral Garland on Mantel
Mug and Gingerbread Cookie
Minimal Snow Scene
Minimal Village Figurines
Minimal Tabletop Decor
Minimal Scandinavian Fir Tree on Beige
Minimal Hot Cocoa Cup
Minimal Christmas Tree Silhouette
Minimal Candle Centerpiece
Mini Tree in Ceramic Pot
Mini Pine Wreath Flat Lay
Kraft Paper Gift Stack
Kraft Gift Box with Linen Ribbon
Hanging Ornament in Window Light
Golden Bell Ornament
Glass Ornament on Linen
Glass Ornament Reflection Macro
Gift Wrapping Ribbon Roll
Gift Tag Close-Up
Frosted Window Detail
Frosted Pine Needles
Frosted Leaf Macro
Frosted Glass Candle Holder
Frost Texture Macro
Cup of Tea and Ornament
Coffee Cup and Gift Box
Cinnamon Stick and Ribbon
Christmas Wreath Shadow
Ceramic Reindeer on Shelf
Ceramic Mug and Pine Sprig
Ceramic Deer Figurine
Candle and Cinnamon Still Life
Candle Flame Reflection
Candle Beside Pine Branch
Beige Ornament Cluster
Bare Branch with Snowflakes
Winter Window Light Reflection
Wreath on Wooden Door
Wrapped Cookies Gift
Wooden Tray with Cocoa and Ornament
Subtle Golden Glitter on Fabric
String Lights Across Curtain
Snowy Street Lamp
Snow-Covered Lantern
Ribbon Trail on Marble
Pinecone Wreath Close-Up
Neutral Candlestick and Greenery
Mug Beside Window Frost
Minimal Table Setting
Glass Bauble in Hand
Frosty Pine Shadow on Wall
Fir Branch Reflected on Glass
Candle Flame with Frosted Window Behind
Brown Paper Packages Corner
