8 Magical Harry Potter Ugly Christmas Sweaters

Is it just me, or are ugly Christmas sweaters getting to be a tad blasé? Although I'm pretty much as far as you can get from a "hipster," even I know that they're getting a little mainstream. Up your game this year with a Harry Potter ugly Christmas sweater — it'll be unexpected, classic, and an instant crowd pleaser.

Half of the joy in wearing an ugly Christmas sweater is in the hunt for hideous, which isn't too hard when you can find a full selection of ironically disgusting holiday sweaters at any department store nowadays. I once saw two girls at the same party wearing the same ugly tree sweater, which should never happen. Don't get me wrong, I am all about store-bought ugly Christmas sweaters, but I won't be purchasing one that I know will be too popular of a choice this year.

Harry Potter, on the other hand, is not boring, but rather a time-honored cultural phenomenon beloved by nearly everyone. You can't go wrong in a Harry Potter jumper at this season's ugly sweater party, and even if you're not attending a nasty knitwear shindig this year, there's no shame in buying one just for you (or your favorite wannabe witch or wizard.)

Here are seven Harry Potter ugly Christmas sweaters to sport this season.

The Deathly Hallows Sweater

Harry Potter Deathly Hallows Ugly Sweater, $56.99, tvstoreonline.com

You'll know that whoever gets the meaning behind the seven symbols on this sweater is a true HP fan for sure.

Harry Potter Meets Home Alone

Merry Christmas Ya Filthy Muggle Harry Potter Sweatshirt, $17.99, etsy.com

Because "Merry Christmas Ya Filthy Animal" is just so 1990.

Gryffindor Cardigan

Authentic Gryffindor Adult Cardigan, $89.95, universalorlando.com

The cardigan game at Hogwarts was almost too strong for its own good.

Happy Christmas Sweatshirt

Happy Christmas Ugly Sweater, $25.52, etsy.com

It'll be a happy Christmas indeed in this classic sweater-inspired pullover.

Slytherin Quidditch Jumper

Slytherin Quidditch Adult Sweater, $109.95, universalorlando.com

It's ugly because it's Slytherin. 'Nuff said.

Hogwarts Houses Sweatshirt

Harry Potter Ugly Christmas Sweater, $34, funsportsgear.com

This crew neck features all four Hogwarts houses, plus more of your favorite symbols. (Tee Fury used to carry a similar shirt called "The Sweater That Lived." It's too good.)

The Original

R For Ron Adult Sweater, $89.95, universalorlando.com

You can't mess up in the classic Harry Potter ugly Christmas sweater, knitted with love by Mrs. Weasley (at least, I like to think.) Or, opt for the "H" initial sweater, if you're so inclined...

H For Harry Adult Sweater, $89.95, universalorlando.com

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