Festivitas allows you to adorn your Apple devices with festive lights and falling snow
Festivitas App Brings Festive Lights to Apple Devices
If you’re looking to add some festive spirit to your favorite device, the recently enhanced Festivitas app is sure to delight. Originally created to decorate Mac desktops with twinkling holiday lights, this beloved indie app now introduces several new features—including, for the first time, a version for iPhone and iPad that brings its vibrant lights to iOS.
With Festivitas on your iPhone or iPad, you can personalize your Home Screen by adding a string of holiday lights through iOS widgets. These lights can be arranged to frame a cherished photo—whether it’s a personal snapshot or a festive image you’ve found online. There’s also an option to make the widget transparent, allowing it to seamlessly blend with your chosen wallpaper.
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Unlike many seasonal apps that feel rushed or overpriced, Festivitas stands out thanks to developer Simon Støvring’s thoughtful approach. The app is free to download, with optional premium features available for a reasonable price between $3.99 and $9.99—letting users pick the amount that suits them best.
Extensive Customization Options
Festivitas offers a wide range of customization on both macOS and iOS. Beyond selecting colors and light patterns, you can modify the thickness of the cable, adjust the drop’s width and height, and choose from themed color palettes such as Candy Cane, Winter Snow, Elf, or even create your own unique combination.
- Fine-tune color hue and warmth
- Control the speed of the flashing lights
- Adjust the spacing between bulbs
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Year-Round Fun with Festivitas
Festivitas isn’t just for the winter holidays. The app now lets you switch bulb shapes to match different occasions—like bats for Halloween, clovers for St. Patrick’s Day, Easter eggs, hearts, ghosts, stars, “2026,” and more. There’s even a special bulb for Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference in June, so you can keep the celebration going all year long.
Interactive Snow Effects for Mac
This year, Mac users can enjoy a new snowfall effect that adds drifting snowflakes to the desktop. You can personalize the experience by adjusting the amount of snow, the speed and size of the flakes, and even the wind intensity—transforming your screen from a gentle snowfall to a full blizzard. The snow can either fall over everything or be limited to just the desktop background.
Interactive Features and Automation
Both the snow and lights respond to your mouse movements, allowing you to interact with the effects—move the mouse to push snowflakes aside or lift and drop the lights. This not only adds a playful touch but also makes it easier to access browser tabs when needed. If you prefer, you can disable this interactive feature.
For those who enjoy automation, Festivitas integrates with Apple’s Shortcuts, enabling you to schedule when the lights and snow appear. For example, you can set the snow to activate based on the weather forecast or have the lights turn on when your favorite playlist starts.
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Why Choose Festivitas?
While there are many apps offering holiday themes and widgets for iPhone, Festivitas brings a unique charm and playful energy to device customization. It’s a delightful choice for anyone who enjoys personalizing their Home Screen or desktop with a touch of festive magic.
Disclaimer: The content of this article solely reflects the author's opinion and does not represent the platform in any capacity. This article is not intended to serve as a reference for making investment decisions.
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