The easiest way to match a big family at Christmas is to choose one print that comes in every size, then size each person separately from the same chart. Eberjey’s Hollyberry print runs from kids’ size 2 to adult XXL, plus a pet PJ, and a family of six (two adults and four kids) costs $614 in it.
Once you go past a family of four, matching pajamas becomes a planning job: more sizes to collect, more people to please and a bigger budget. This guide covers which prints work for a crowd, a sizing checklist, what a group of six, eight or ten costs, and how to keep the tradition easy on the day.
Pick a print that comes in every size
For a group, the most important thing is coverage. Seven Eberjey holiday prints come in women’s, men’s, kids’ and pet sizes: Santa Paws, Hollyberry, Winter Pine, Duo Stripe Holly Red, Twinkling Menorah, Hanukkah Glow and Nordic Nights. We use Hollyberry as the example below, but the same sizes and prices apply to each of these prints.
In Hollyberry, the women’s Gisele Printed TENCEL™ Modal Long PJ Set ($158, sizes XXS–XXL) and the men’s William Printed TENCEL™ Modal Long PJ Set ($168, sizes XXS–XXL) are both button-front sets, and Eberjey designed the William to match back to the Gisele. The Kids Printed TENCEL™ Modal Unisex Long PJ Set ($72, sizes 2–10) is a snug-fit set with a crew neck top and cuffed pants, and the Gisele Printed TENCEL™ Modal Pet PJ ($58, sizes S–XXL) covers the dog. Our matching family Christmas pajamas guide lists every print by size group.
What matching pajamas cost for six, eight or ten people
Prices are the same across a print, so budgeting is simple: add up the adults, the kids and the dog. These totals use the Hollyberry Gisele Long ($158), William Long ($168), Kids Long ($72) and Pet PJ ($58).
| Group | Mix | Total | With the dog |
|---|---|---|---|
| Six people | 1 Gisele, 1 William, 4 kids | $614 | $672 |
| Eight people | 2 Gisele, 2 William, 4 kids | $940 | $998 |
| Ten people | 2 Gisele, 2 William, 6 kids | $1,084 | $1,142 |
If you are splitting the cost across households, the per-person price makes it easy: each adult set is $158 or $168 and each child’s set is $72, whichever print you choose.
Collect sizes like a planner
The most common problem with group orders is a wrong size. A simple checklist helps:
- Make one shared list with each person’s name, the style they want and their size.
- Ask adults to check their size against the measurements in the pajama fit guide rather than guessing from other brands.
- Ask parents for each child’s current size, since kids may have moved up since last year.
- Weigh or measure the dog, and check the pet size chart before ordering.
Kids’ sizing deserves extra care. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s children’s sleepwear rules cover sizes over 9 months through 14, and sleepwear in that range must either pass flammability tests or be tight-fitting to set dimensions, so choose the child’s true size rather than sizing up to grow into. For older kids who have outgrown size 10, the Kids Flannel Long PJ Set ($72, sizes 2–14) goes up to size 14 and matches the women’s and men’s Flannel Long PJ Sets.
Mix prints and solids without losing the look
Not every adult in a big family wants to wear a print. A good compromise is to put the kids and the dog in the print and let print-shy adults wear a solid in a matching color. The Gisele TENCEL™ Modal Long PJ Set ($158, sizes XXS–XXL) in Holly Red/Ivory sits well next to Hollyberry and Duo Stripe Holly Red. Our guide to solid holiday pajamas covers Holly Red and Pine, and the mix-and-match guide shows which prints pair well together.
Make the day easy
Matching family Christmas pajamas are an older tradition than many people think. NBC, citing fashion historian Debbie Sessions, reports that department store catalogs were advertising matching family Christmas sleepwear in the mid-twentieth century, and that social media helped turn it into the tradition it is today. NBC also suggests handing the pajamas out on Christmas Eve so everyone is ready for photos around the tree the next morning.
With a big group, a little organization goes a long way. Bag each person’s set with their name on it, and open them together so nobody ends up in the wrong size. For care, Eberjey recommends turning TENCEL™ Modal pajamas inside out, machine washing cold with like colors on a gentle cycle and tumble drying low. Browse every matching style in the family pajamas collection.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best way to match a big family in Christmas pajamas?
Choose one print that comes in every size, then size each person from their own chart. Eberjey’s Hollyberry print runs from kids’ size 2 to adult XXL, plus a pet PJ.
How much do matching Christmas pajamas cost for a family of six?
In Eberjey’s Hollyberry print, two adults and four kids cost $614, or $672 with the Pet PJ.
Which Eberjey prints come in women’s, men’s, kids’ and pet sizes?
Santa Paws, Hollyberry, Winter Pine, Duo Stripe Holly Red, Twinkling Menorah, Hanukkah Glow and Nordic Nights come in all four size groups.
What if a teenager is too big for kids’ size 10?
The Kids Flannel Long PJ Set goes up to size 14, and older teens can check the women’s or men’s size chart for an adult set.
Can some adults wear a solid instead of the print?
Yes. A solid in a matching color, such as the Gisele TENCEL™ Modal Long PJ Set in Holly Red/Ivory, keeps the group photo cohesive.
How do you wash TENCEL™ Modal pajamas?
Eberjey recommends turning them inside out, machine washing cold with like colors on a gentle cycle and tumble drying low.
Sources
- NBC New York, "Here’s how matching family pajamas became a thing for the holidays"
- NBC Los Angeles, "Here’s how the tradition of matching family holiday pajamas got started and how you can join in"
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, "Summary Information for Children’s Sleepwear, 16 CFR Parts 1615 & 1616"
