Santa Goose Shirt: Embroidered Christmas Goose in a Santa Hat and Red Bow

This Santa goose shirt has one small cream goose in a red Santa hat, with a thin red ribbon tied in a loose bow at its neck. It is a ready-made design that we embroider to order on a short-sleeve T-shirt, in real stitched thread rather than a print.

What is on the Santa goose shirt?

The goose stands alone in the middle of the chest, turned in profile as if it is about to waddle off somewhere important. There are no words on the front, so the bird and its bow carry the whole design.

• The goose: a cream body with a soft round chest, a tiny dark eye, an orange beak and orange webbed feet.
• The hat: a red Santa hat with a white brim, tipped back with its white pom-pom hanging behind the head.
• The bow: a thin red ribbon looped at the neck, with two long wavy ends curling down over the body.

Why does a goose look so funny in a bow?

Geese have a reputation for being loud, stubborn and a little bossy, which is exactly why a goose in a dainty ribbon makes people smile. A bow-and-ribbon look is all about soft, girly details, and this design hands it to the least delicate bird in the barnyard. The ribbon is stitched thin and wavy, like a real silk tie, so it reads as a proper bow instead of a stiff cartoon one. Add the red Santa hat and you have a Santa goose shirt for December parties; take the holidays out of the picture and the bow still makes it a goose with bow shirt you can wear with jeans into January.

Which color should you choose?

Choose a color in the options above and the photos switch to that shirt. The cream goose shows up most clearly on dark colors and cool mid-tones. On pale shades the body softens toward the fabric, while the red hat, bow and orange feet keep the outline visible. On reds and pinks close to the ribbon, the bow fades a little, and on warm oranges the beak and feet sit close to the fabric.

Who would wear a goose Santa hat shirt?

It is a natural pick for anyone who loves geese, keeps backyard poultry or shares goose memes in the family group chat, and the bow makes it a sweet gift for a sister, a close friend or a Secret Santa swap. Because it is a T-shirt, it works for a warm-weather Christmas or layered under a cardigan. The same goose comes on our Santa goose sweatshirt, a crewneck sweatshirt for colder days, so you can pick the weight that suits your winter.

Can you add a name to the sleeve?

You can. One short sleeve takes a name, initials or a short word, with or without a small icon, in a font and thread color chosen from the charts in the photos. White comes preselected and stands out on dark shirts; on lighter shirts, Black or another dark thread is easier to read.

Ordering, sizing and care

Every shirt is embroidered to order and shipped from the USA, and the estimated delivery date appears on this page. We email you a free design proof first, and you can request unlimited edits before we stitch. To receive it by Christmas Day, order by December 8 in the U.S. or by November 23 outside the U.S. Made-to-order shirts cannot be exchanged for another size, so compare the size guide on this page with a T-shirt you own. Wash inside out in cold water and never iron over the embroidery. More short-sleeve designs are in our embroidered T-shirts.

Frequently asked questions

Is there another Christmas goose design?

Yes. Our Christmas goose sweatshirt pairs a white goose in a Santa hat with two snowflakes and the words “merry goose” underneath. Choose this shirt if you want the goose with the ribbon bow and no lettering.

Are there other holiday birds on T-shirts?

Yes. The duck in boots shirt has three white ducks in Santa hats and red rain boots, and the mallard Christmas shirt has three mallards carrying Christmas lights.

Is the goose printed or embroidered?

It is embroidered. The goose, hat, bow and any sleeve name are stitched in thread, so they have a raised feel and will not crack or peel the way a print can.