INTERNET saviors b3ta have been running an “alternative xmas card” competition this week. There is a veritable feast of festive fun on their message board as a result (some of it NSFW, so be careful).

The Freethinker picked out six of the best for your delectation.

First, the most accomplished of many pun-derful creations - “Baby Cheeses in a Manger”, by NobbyNobody:

Next, an animated expression which the Church of England will probably find a bit close to the bone, from Beau Bo d’Or:

Our Saviour appears to be making his way sadly to his own birthday party in this one by Joe Scaramanga. Cheer up, Lord!

:

Here’s one for the bitter pagans among you, from dedhed:

This one recalls the time when cartoons of the prophet Santa enraged Christmas fundamentalists the world over:

And finally, dazsnow brings us this beautiful image from the time “before god invented rudolf”:

Many more here. Enjoy!