The best Christmas jumpers for 2019

13 December 2019, 16:46 | Updated: 13 December 2019, 16:56

Need to make a splash over Christmas dinner this year? Want to look festive - but cool? Radio X has a selection of excellent Christmas sweaters to shock your nan with.

It's that festive time of the year when people wear loud, seasonal attire to raise money for charity. But what would YOU wear if you wanted to assert your indie or rock allegiances? Radio X has a few suggestions, from classic bands to cult TV and more…

1. Foo Fighters Christmas Jumper

   

   You can always rely on Big Dave and his merry men to unveil an annual festive piece of knitwear - 2019 sees a Christmassy fireplace number.

   Buy from the Foo Fighters official store

2. Queen Christmas Jumper

   

   Thank God it’s Christmas - let's mark the magic of Freddie Mercury and Queen with this beautiful garment.

   Buy from the EMP store

3. Friends: The One With The Holiday Armadillo Knitted Christmas Jumper

   

   Help Ross from Friends in his quest to reach out to other cultures and faiths at this special time with this non-more-90s jumper.

   Buy from Merchoid.com

4. Guns N’Roses Christmas Jumper

   

   Now every day can be a day in Paradise City (until you have to go back to work, boo).

   Buy from the EMP store

5. Die Hard Christmas Jumper

   

   Is Die Hard a Christmas film? Who cares, this super-subtle, super-niche reference will keep them guessing as you sup your wine and help yourself to another mince pie.

   Buy from Grindstore

6. Star Wars: Merry Mandalorian Knitted Christmas Sweater

   

   Be on the cutting edge of all things Star Warsy by referencing the TV series The Mandalorian at your Christmas lunch.

   Buy from Merchoid.com

7. Pink Floyd Christmas Jumper

   

   Nothing says Christmas more than the music of the prog rock legends - hey, Another Brick In The Wall Pt 2 WAS a Christmas Number 1 after all.

   But from EMP.co.uk

8. Biffy Clyro Christmas Jumper

   

   'Mon The Biff! This is a quite tasteful entry dedicated to the Scottish rock trio. Ideal for when you're tucking into Mountains of turkey and stuffing - ha ha ha ha!

   Buy from the Biffy Clyro official store

9. Jaws Christmas Jumper

   

   Nothing says Christmas more than a story of beaches being closed across the Fourth of July weekend because of a marauding great white shark, but it's bound to be on telly over Chrimbo.

   Buy from Grindstore

10. Game Of Thrones Christmas Jumper

    

    Keep the faith in the now-defunct series with a reference to the ever-popular TV epic.

11. Iron Maiden Christmas Jumper

    

    There should always be room at your Christmas table fro a little bit of Eddie.

    Buy from EMP.co.uk

12. Dog Christmas Jumpers

    

    And... if wearing Christmas jumper's isn't your thing, perhaps you'd be more inclined to buy one for your furry friend?

    Pets at Home have a selection of pet outfits, which includes everything from reindeer sweaters to snowmen costumes.