As the year is coming to a close, many of us feel rushed, meeting deadlines, finishing off projects, or preparing for the upcoming holiday season. So how about some beautiful, wintery desktop wallpapers to sweeten up the month and get you in the mood for December and the holidays, if youre celebrating?More than thirteen years ago, we started our monthly wallpapers series here at Smashing Magazine. Its the perfect opportunity to put your creative skills to the test but also to find just the right wallpaper to accompany you through the new month. This month is no exception, of course, so following our cozy little tradition, we have a new collection of December wallpapers for you to choose from. All of them were created with love by artists and designers from across the globe and can be downloaded for free.A huge thank you to everyone who tickled their creativity and shared their designs with us. This post wouldnt exist without you. Happy December!You can click on every image to see a larger preview.We respect and carefully consider the ideas and motivation behind each and every artists work. This is why we give all artists the full freedom to explore their creativity and express emotions and experience through their works. This is also why the themes of the wallpapers werent anyhow influenced by us but rather designed from scratch by the artists themselves.Submit your wallpaper design! Feeling inspired? We are always looking for creative talent and would love to feature your desktop wallpaper in one of our upcoming posts. We cant wait to see what youll come up with!Paws-itively Festive!This holiday season, even our furry friends are getting in the spirit! Our mischievous little tree-topper has found the purr-fect perch to keep an eye on all the festivities. May your days be merry, bright, and filled with joyful surprises just like this one! Designed by PopArt Studio from Serbia.previewwith calendar: 320x480, 640x480, 800x480, 800x600, 1024x768, 1024x1024, 1152x864, 1280x720, 1280x800, 1280x960, 1280x1024, 1400x1050, 1440x900, 1600x1200, 1680x1050, 1680x1200, 1920x1080, 1920x1200, 1920x1440, 2560x1440without calendar: 320x480, 640x480, 800x480, 800x600, 1024x768, 1024x1024, 1152x864, 1280x720, 1280x800, 1280x960, 1280x1024, 1400x1050, 1440x900, 1600x1200, 1680x1050, 1680x1200, 1920x1080, 1920x1200, 1920x1440, 2560x1440Merry ChristmmmDesigned by Ricardo Gimenes from Spain.previewwith calendar: 640x480, 800x480, 800x600, 1024x768, 1024x1024, 1152x864, 1280x720, 1280x800, 1280x960, 1280x1024, 1366x768, 1400x1050, 1440x900, 1600x1200, 1680x1050, 1680x1200, 1920x1080, 1920x1200, 1920x1440, 2560x1440, 3840x2160without calendar: 640x480, 800x480, 800x600, 1024x768, 1024x1024, 1152x864, 1280x720, 1280x800, 1280x960, 1280x1024, 1366x768, 1400x1050, 1440x900, 1600x1200, 1680x1050, 1680x1200, 1920x1080, 1920x1200, 1920x1440, 2560x1440, 3840x2160Dung BeetleDesigned by Ricardo Gimenes from Spain.previewwith calendar: 640x480, 800x480, 800x600, 1024x768, 1024x1024, 1152x864, 1280x720, 1280x800, 1280x960, 1280x1024, 1366x768, 1400x1050, 1440x900, 1600x1200, 1680x1050, 1680x1200, 1920x1080, 1920x1200, 1920x1440, 2560x1440, 3840x2160without calendar: 640x480, 800x480, 800x600, 1024x768, 1024x1024, 1152x864, 1280x720, 1280x800, 1280x960, 1280x1024, 1366x768, 1400x1050, 1440x900, 1600x1200, 1680x1050, 1680x1200, 1920x1080, 1920x1200, 1920x1440, 2560x1440, 3840x2160Dear Moon, Merry ChristmasDesigned by Vlad Gerasimov from Georgia.previewwithout calendar: 800x480, 800x600, 1024x600, 1024x768, 1152x864, 1280x720, 1280x800, 1280x960, 1280x1024, 1366x768, 1400x1050, 1440x900, 1440x960, 1600x900, 1600x1200, 1680x1050, 1680x1200, 1920x1080, 1920x1200, 1920x1440, 2560x1440, 2560x1600, 2880x1800, 3072x1920, 3840x2160, 5120x2880Cardinals In SnowfallDuring Christmas season, in the cold, colorless days of winter, Cardinal birds are seen as symbols of faith and warmth. In the part of America I live in, there is snowfall every December. While the snow is falling, I can see gorgeous Cardinals flying in and out of my patio. The intriguing color palette of the bright red of the Cardinals, the white of the flurries and the brown/black of dry twigs and fallen leaves on the snow-laden ground fascinates me a lot, and inspired me to create this quaint and sweet, hand-illustrated surface pattern design as I wait for the snowfall in my town! Designed by Gyaneshwari Dave from the United States.previewwithout calendar: 640x960, 768x1024, 1280x720, 1280x1024, 1366x768, 1920x1080, 2560x1440The House On The River DrinaSince we often yearn for a peaceful and quiet place to work, we have found inspiration in the famous house on the River Drina in Bajina Bata, Serbia. Wouldnt it be great being in nature, away from civilization, swaying in the wind and listening to the waves of the river smashing your house, having no neighbors to bother you? Not sure about the Internet, though Designed by PopArt Studio from Serbia.previewwithout calendar: 640x480, 800x600, 1024x1024, 1152x864, 1280x720, 1280x960, 1280x1024, 1366x768, 1400x1050, 1440x900, 1600x1200, 1680x1200, 1920x1080, 1920x1200, 1920x1440, 2560x1440Enchanted BlizzardA seemingly forgotten world under the shade of winter glaze hides a moment where architecture meets fashion and change encounters steadiness. Designed by Ana Masnikosa from Belgrade, Serbia.previewwithout calendar: 320x480, 640x480, 800x480, 800x600, 1024x768, 1024x1024, 1152x864, 1280x720, 1280x800, 1280x960, 1280x1024, 1400x1050, 1440x900, 1600x1200, 1680x1050, 1680x1200, 1920x1080, 1920x1200, 1920x1440, 2560x1440Christmas CookiesChristmas is coming and a great way to share our love is by baking cookies. Designed by Maria Keller from Mexico.previewwithout calendar: 320x480, 640x480, 640x1136, 750x1334, 800x480, 800x600, 1024x768, 1024x1024, 1152x864, 1242x2208, 1280x720, 1280x800, 1280x960, 1280x1024, 1366x768, 1400x1050, 1440x900, 1600x1200, 1680x1050, 1680x1200, 1920x1080, 1920x1200, 1920x1440, 2560x1440, 2880x1800Sweet Snowy TendernessYou know that warm feeling when you get to spend cold winter days in a snug, homey, relaxed atmosphere? Oh, yes, we love it, too! It is the sentiment we set our hearts on for the holiday season, and this sweet snowy tenderness is for all of us who adore watching the snowfall from our windows. Isnt it romantic? Designed by PopArt Studio from Serbia.previewwithout calendar: 320x480, 640x480, 800x480, 800x600, 1024x768, 1024x1024, 1152x864, 1280x720, 1280x800, 1280x960, 1280x1024, 1366x768, 1400x1050, 1440x900, 1600x1200, 1680x1050, 1680x1200, 1920x1080, 1920x1200, 1920x1440, 2560x1440Getting HyggeTheres no more special time for a fire than in the winter. Cozy blankets, warm beverages, and good company can make all the difference when the sun goes down. Were all looking forward to generating some hygge this winter, so snuggle up and make some memories. Designed by The Hannon Group from Washington D.C.previewwithout calendar: 320x480, 640x480, 800x600, 1024x768, 1280x960, 1440x900, 1600x1200, 1680x1050, 1680x1200, 1920x1080, 1920x1440, 2560x1440AnonymooseDesigned by Ricardo Gimenes from Spain.previewwithout calendar: 640x480, 800x480, 800x600, 1024x768, 1024x1024, 1152x864, 1280x720, 1280x800, 1280x960, 1280x1024, 1366x768, 1400x1050, 1440x900, 1600x1200, 1680x1050, 1680x1200, 1920x1080, 1920x1200, 1920x1440, 2560x1440, 3840x2160Joy To The WorldJoy to the world, all the boys and girls now, joy to the fishes in the deep blue sea, joy to you and me. Designed by Morgan Newnham from Boulder, Colorado.previewwithout calendar: 320x480, 640x480, 800x480, 800x600, 1024x768, 1024x1024, 1152x864, 1280x720, 1280x800, 1280x960, 1280x1024, 1400x1050, 1440x900, 1600x1200, 1680x1050, 1680x1200, 1920x1080, 1920x1200, 1920x1440, 2560x1440King Of PopDesigned by Ricardo Gimenes from Spain.previewwithout calendar: 640x480, 800x480, 800x600, 1024x768, 1024x1024, 1152x864, 1280x720, 1280x800, 1280x960, 1280x1024, 1366x768, 1400x1050, 1440x900, 1600x1200, 1680x1050, 1680x1200, 1920x1080, 1920x1200, 1920x1440, 2560x1440, 3840x2160Christmas WoodlandDesigned by Mel Armstrong from Australia.previewwithout calendar: 320x480, 640x480, 800x480, 800x600, 1024x768, 1024x1024, 1152x864, 1280x720, 1280x800, 1280x960, 1280x1024, 1366x768, 1400x1050, 1440x900, 1600x1200, 1680x1050, 1680x1200, 1920x1080, 1920x1200, 1920x1440, 2560x1440 Catch Your Perfect SnowflakeThis time of year, people tend to dream big and expect miracles. Let your dreams come true! Designed by Igor Izhik from Canada.previewwithout calendar: 800x480, 800x600, 1024x768, 1024x1024, 1152x864, 1280x720, 1280x800, 1280x960, 1280x1024, 1400x1050, 1440x900, 1600x1200, 1680x1050, 1680x1200, 1920x1080, 1920x1200, 1920x1440, 2560x1440, 2560x1600Trailer SantaA mid-century modern Christmas scene outside the norm of snowflakes and winter landscapes. Designed by Houndstooth from the United States.previewwithout calendar: 1024x1024, 1280x800, 1280x1024, 1440x900, 1680x1050, 2560x1440Silver WinterDesigned by Violeta Dabija from Moldova.previewwithout calendar: 1024x768, 1280x800, 1440x900, 1680x1050, 1920x1200, 2560x1440Gifts LoverDesigned by Elise Vanoorbeek from Belgium.previewwithout calendar: 800x480, 800x600, 1024x768, 1024x1024, 1152x864, 1280x800, 1280x960, 1280x1024, 1366x768, 1400x1050, 1440x900, 1600x1200, 1680x1050, 1680x1200, 1920x1080, 1920x1200, 1920x1440, 2560x1440On To The Next OneEndings intertwined with new beginnings, challenges we rose to and the ones we werent up to, dreams fulfilled and opportunities missed. The year we say goodbye to leaves a bitter-sweet taste, but were thankful for the lessons, friendships, and experiences it gave us. We look forward to seeing what the new year has in store, but, whatever comes, we will welcome it with a smile, vigor, and zeal. Designed by PopArt Studio from Serbia.previewwithout calendar: 320x480, 640x480, 800x480, 800x600, 1024x768, 1024x1024, 1152x864, 1280x720, 1280x800, 1280x960, 1280x1024, 1366x768, 1400x1050, 1440x900, 1600x1200, 1680x1050, 1680x1200, 1920x1080, 1920x1200, 1920x1440, 2560x1440The MatterhornChristmas is always such a magical time of year so we created this wallpaper to blend the majestry of the mountains with a little bit of magic. Designed by Dominic Leonard from the United Kingdom.previewwithout calendar: 320x480, 800x600, 1024x768, 1280x720, 1400x1050, 1680x1200, 1920x1080, 1920x1200, 1920x1440, 2560x1440Ninja SantaDesigned by Elise Vanoorbeek from Belgium.previewwithout calendar: 1280x1024, 1366x768, 1400x1050, 1440x900, 1600x1200, 1680x1050, 1680x1200, 1920x1080, 1920x1440, 2560x1440Its In The Little ThingsDesigned by Thas Lenglez from Belgium.previewwithout calendar: 640x480, 800x600, 1024x768, 1280x1024, 1440x900, 1600x1200, 1680x1050, 1920x1080, 1920x1200, 2560x1440Ice FlowersI took some photos during a very frosty and cold week before Christmas. Designed by Anca Varsandan from Romania.previewwithout calendar: 1024x768, 1280x800, 1440x900, 1680x1050, 1920x1200SurpriseSurprise is the greatest gift which life can grant us. Designed by PlusCharts from India.previewwithout calendar: 360x640, 1024x768, 1280x720, 1280x800, 1280x960, 1280x1024, 1366x768, 1400x1050, 1440x900, 1600x900, 1680x1200, 1920x1080Seasons Greetings From AustraliaDesigned by Tazi Designs from Australia.previewwithout calendar: 320x480, 640x480, 800x600, 1024x768, 1152x864, 1280x720, 1280x960, 1600x1200, 1920x1080, 1920x1440, 2560x1440Christmas SelfieDesigned by Emanuela Carta from Italy.previewwithout calendar: 320x480, 800x600, 1280x800, 1280x1024, 1440x900, 1680x1050, 2560x1440Winter WonderlandWinter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and for a talk beside the fire: it is the time for home. (Edith Sitwell) Designed by Dipanjan Karmakar from India.previewwithout calendar: 1280x720, 1280x800, 1280x960, 1280x1024, 1366x768, 1400x1050, 1440x900, 1600x1200, 1680x1050, 1680x1200, 1920x1080, 1920x1440, 2560x1440Winter MorningEarly walks in the fields when the owls still sit on the fences and stare funny at you. Designed by Bo Dockx from Belgium.previewwithout calendar: 320x480, 640x480, 800x480, 800x600, 1024x768, 1024x1024, 1152x864, 1280x720, 1280x800, 1280x960, 1280x1024, 1366x768, 1400x1050, 1440x900, 1600x1200, 1680x1050, 1920x1080, 1920x1200, 1920x1440, 2560x1440Dream What You Want To DoThe year will end, hope the last month, you can do what you want to do, seize the time, cherish yourself, expect next year we will be better! Designed by Hong Zi-Qing from Taiwan.previewwithout calendar: 1024x768, 1152x864, 1280x720, 1280x960, 1366x768, 1400x1050, 1530x900, 1600x1200, 1920x1080, 1920x1440, 2560x1440Happy HolidaysDesigned by Ricardo Gimenes from Spain.previewwithout calendar: 640x480, 800x480, 800x600, 1024x768, 1024x1024, 1152x864, 1280x720, 1280x800, 1280x960, 1280x1024, 1366x768, 1400x1050, 1440x900, 1600x1200, 1680x1050, 1680x1200, 1920x1080, 1920x1200, 1920x1440, 2560x1440, 3840x2160