The Christmas Dance Trend, Explained
Where TikTok’s deadpan Christmas pajama dance came from, what the moves are, what the song is and how the AI versions work.
Last updated: 2026-11-10
The Christmas dance trend is a deadpan two-person routine in matching Christmas pajama pants that took off on TikTok in November 2026, set to DJ Izzy Duzzit's remix of Deck the Halls. In the AI version, people use their photos to put themselves, friends, couples and pets in the same routine.
Where the Christmas Dance Came From
TikTok creator Ayiah Soufi (@ayiahsoufi_) posted it on November 2, 2026, with her dance partner, in a bedroom full of Christmas decor. Her caption asked "should we make a dance??", and the on-screen joke was "pov: how christmas dances are looking this year". The original runs 14 seconds and had 5.2M views on TikTok by November 10, 2026. Her YouTube Short of it had about 2.9M views on November 9.
You may also see it called the Deck the Halls dance, the Xmas dance, the Christmas pajama dance or the Christmas dance trend 2026.
The Moves
- Hips sway with one knee lifted.
- Hands go up to the collar and the forearms roll.
- Step forward with rolling arms.
- A quick spin and a raised fist.
Why People Keep Remaking It
The joke is the delivery. It is a very festive song, very cozy pajamas and two people who refuse to smile. That makes it easy to recast: the less likely the dancer, the funnier the straight face. On Instagram, @deart_ai_creator posted AI dance clips of a woman and a border collie at the Prague Christmas market and in Vienna.
How the AI Christmas Dance Works
What comes from the trend:
- The two-person routine, side by side
- Matching red full-length Christmas pajamas
- A cozy Christmas living room, although the model sometimes keeps the background from your photo
What comes from you:
- Who dancer A is (photo 1)
- Who dancer B is (photo 2, or the same person or pet again if you leave it empty)
The video is generated from a description of the routine and comes with an AI-made instrumental Christmas dance beat with no vocals. It is not the real song. To use the real remix, add it from the TikTok or Reels sound library when you post.
Make Your Own Christmas Dance Video
Go to the Christmas dance AI generator, add your photos and pick 6, 10 or 15 seconds. The step-by-step guide covers photos, credits and posting.
Join the Trend Responsibly
- Use your own photo, a photo of an adult who agreed, or a photo of your own pet.
- Do not use photos of children, celebrities or strangers.
- Label your clip as AI-generated when you post it.
Christmas Dance Trend FAQ
Who started the Christmas dance on TikTok? Ayiah Soufi (@ayiahsoufi_) posted it on November 2, 2026, with her dance partner.
What song is the Christmas dance? It is DJ Izzy Duzzit's remix of the traditional carol Deck the Halls.
Is this site connected to the creator? No. Christmas Dance AI is not affiliated with Ayiah Soufi, DJ Izzy Duzzit, TikTok, Instagram or CapCut.
Can pets do the Christmas dance? Yes. Add your own pet as a photo and it stands upright and dances.