I know what you’re thinking. Christmas isn’t near anymore. It’s here. We’re already eating gingerbread cookies and we may have already carved into the holiday turducken. Even so, it’s definitely worth taking a moment to check out the Christmas Is Near WordPress theme by Nicki Faulk.

Even though it was originally released as a Christmas-centered WordPress theme, the design is actually a little closer to being a winter holiday theme. Yes, there is a silhouette of Santa and his reindeer in the header image, but what’s to say that you can’t use that imagery into the new year? People keep their Christmas lights on during that time too, you know.

Among the main features on this theme are a left-aligned sidebar, a simple blue-and-white color scheme, and an animated site design that has virtual snowflakes cascading down the entire length of the blog. For a more creative take at the winter season, this theme is worth a look.

Go to the WordPress Free Themes Directory, as usual, to find the thumbnail, live preview, and free download link.