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Merry Christmas

by Petsis Konstantinos·Workflow

Images © Petsis Konstantinos. Used for product review; image policy.

Why we like it

Earns its place in the superhive library as a lightweight, no-setup way to bring a festive mood to Blender sessions during the holiday season.

What is Merry Christmas?

Merry Christmas is a lightweight Blender addon built to add a festive touch to your startup routine. Each time Blender opens, it displays a randomly selected greeting image drawn from a curated set of eight, so the welcome changes from session to session.

Once you're in, a real-time snow effect plays in the 3D Viewport and two decorative mistletoes sit in the viewport corners. A looping Christmas melody runs in the background, and music can be switched on or off. The addon runs automatically with no setup and no interaction required.

It's aimed at artists and developers who want a bit of seasonal warmth while working in Blender during the holidays. A demo video is available, and the addon covers Blender 4.0 through 4.5 under an MIT license.

Who is Merry Christmas best for?

Merry Christmas is best for blender artists and developers who want a bit of seasonal warmth while working during the holidays.

How much does Merry Christmas cost?

Merry Christmas is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Random Christmas greeting image on Blender startup, drawn from eight unique images
  • Real-time snow overlay in the 3D Viewport
  • Decorative mistletoes in the viewport corners
  • Looping Christmas background melody with an on/off control
  • Lightweight and addon-safe, running automatically with no setup

Tags

#christmas#holiday#startup addon#viewport overlay#snow#music#seasonal#ui enhancement

Frequently asked questions

Does Merry Christmas work with Blender 4.0 to 4.5?

Merry Christmas lists support for Blender versions 4.0 through 4.5, so it should slot into recent releases across that range. It installs as an addon and runs automatically once enabled, showing a startup greeting image, snow in the 3D Viewport, mistletoes in the corners, and a looping melody with no further configuration. If you're on a version outside that range, check the developer's page before installing to confirm compatibility.

Is Merry Christmas free to download?

Merry Christmas is listed as free here in the catalog. Licensing and pricing can change over time, so it's worth checking the developer's page for the current terms before you download. The addon is released under an MIT license, which is a permissive open-source license. That covers the greeting images, viewport snow effect, mistletoe decorations, and looping Christmas melody bundled with it.

Can I turn off the music in Merry Christmas?

Merry Christmas includes an on/off control for its music, so the looping Christmas melody can be switched off if you'd rather work in silence. The rest of the festive elements—the random startup greeting image, the real-time snow overlay in the 3D Viewport, and the decorative mistletoes in the viewport corners—stay part of the experience. The addon is designed to be unobtrusive and runs automatically without setup.

Does Merry Christmas need any setup after installing?

Merry Christmas is designed to run automatically, with no setup or interaction required. Once installed, it greets you at Blender startup with one of eight curated Christmas images, plays a real-time snow overlay in the 3D Viewport, places decorative mistletoes in the viewport corners, and loops a Christmas melody in the background. The developer describes it as lightweight and addon-safe, so it stays out of your way while you work.

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