'Tablescaping' is all the rage right now, and Christmas is the perfect time to make a particularly special effort to dress your table. Along with a Christmas tablecloth and eye-catching centrepiece, Christmas napkins are the great way to set a jolly mood at your festive dining table.
We’ve picked a range of the best Christmas napkins around this year, from luxury embroidered keepsakes you'll cherish for years to budget-friendly paper napkins, as well as eco-friendly washable fabric napkins, from high street names including M&S, Emma Bridgewater, John Lewis and more. Read on to find your perfect match!
Plus, we've even included a few of our favourite Christmas napkin rings, for the perfect finishing touch!
The best Christmas napkins to buy in the UK
Emma Bridgewater Folk Rosehip fabric napkins
- Buy now from Emma Bridgewater (£22)
If you're looking for fabric Christmas napkins that can brighten up your table year after year, this set of two 100% cotton napkins from Emma Bridgewater could be the answer. Printed with a traditional rosehip motif in festive red and green celebrations design, they're also machine-washable, so you'll be able to reuse them for many Christmasses to come.
Buy now from Emma Bridgewater (£22)
Marks & Spencer Santa and Snowman napkins
- Buy now from M&S (£12)
This set of four cotton napkins from M&S will put anyone in the Christmas spirit. Featuring a boogieing Santa and cool snowman, they're fun for all the family! Machine washable at 40°C delicate, tumble dry on low.
Buy now from M&S (£12)
Ragged Rose Natalie Napkins
Looking to create a cosy Scandinavian Christmas theme in your home this year? Look no further than this set of cotton napkins from Ragged Rose, available at Amazon. These cheery red and white cloths are decorated with reindeer and Christmas trees in a cut-out style inspired by Nordic folk art. Each set contains four machine washable 40 x 40cm napkins, bound with natural-look tape. To amp up the look even further, pair with the matching tablecloth.
John Lewis Robin Napkins
For elegantly pared-back vibes, look no further than these white cotton Christmas napkins from John Lewis, decorated with a simple embroidered robin design in the corner - just the job for adding a rustic touch to your Christmas table. They're machine washable up to 30C, although not suitable for tumble drying.
Sophie Allport Highland Stag napkins
Sophie Allport is one of our favourite destinations for cute but classy homeware, and this set of four Christmas napkins is a great example of what makes the brand so appealing. The pretty reindeer illustrations sit against a backdrop of on-trend slate teal, with detailed edging for a sophisticated finish. Made of 100% cotton, these napkins are machine washable at 30C, but not suitable for tumble drying. And if you love the look, why not pair with the matching table runner for a complete tablescape.
Christmas tree embroidered napkins
- Buy now from Etsy (£28.98 for 4)
These beautiful pure linen napkins by Etsy maker HimmelbergHome are embroidered with a fabulous detailed illustration of a traditional Christmas tree, decorated in classic style and surrounded by gifts.
They might be a little bit more expensive than what you could find on the high street, but we think the enjoyment you'll get out of them for years to come is more than worth it.
Buy now from Etsy (£28.98 for 4)
Emma Bridgewater Little Red Robin paper napkins
- Buy now from Emma Bridgewater (£2.95)
There's no mistaking the festive spirit of these paper cocktail napkins by Emma Bridgewater - emblazoned with a jolly robin red breast perched on a twig.
Plus, at just £2.95 for a pack of 25, it's a budget-friendly way to bring Emma Bridgewater's iconic look to your table.
Buy now from Emma Bridgewater (£2.95)
Caspari Nutcracker Parade paper napkins
Ever since Tchaikovsky's 1892 ballet The Nutcracker Suite became a staple production during the Christmas season, the soldierly nutcracker has been a beloved symbol of the festive season. This set of 20 paper napkins is inspired by the tradition - although instead of a musket or sword, these smartly-dressed nutcrackers come bearing Christmas wreaths and candy canes.
The best Christmas napkin rings
Dunelm Spruce Napkin Rings
- Buy now from Dunelm (£3)
Nothing says Christmas like a sprig of spruce! This set of two rustic-look napkin rings from Dunelm puts the perfect seasonal twist on your tablescape. We love the snow-dusted detailing on the needles!
John Lewis Christmas Cranberries Napkin Rings
Get your hands on this set of four Christmas napkin rings from John Lewis and you can festoon your place settings with these sprays of eye-catching metallic berries.
Four Golden Bells Napkin Rings
- Buy now from Cox & Cox (£14.50)
So far we've shared napkin rings that look great, but what about ones that also sound fabulous? The miniature golden bells on this set of four napkin rings from Cox & Cox let out a real festive jingle when moved.
Buy now from Cox & Cox (£14.50)
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