Festivitas Holiday App Brings Festive Lights and Snowfall to Mac, iPhone, and iPad

Festivitas Expands to iPhone and iPad with New Snow Effects

Festivitas, the holiday app that charmed Mac users a year ago by adding Christmas lights to the menu bar and Dock, has returned with significant updates for the 2025 holiday season. The app now supports iPhone and iPad for the first time, bringing its festive features to a broader range of Apple devices.

What's New in the 2025 Update

The latest version introduces animated snowfall as a major new feature for macOS. The gently falling snow creates a cozy seasonal atmosphere and includes interactive elements—snow particles part around the mouse cursor as users move across their screen.

Mac users also gain Shortcuts support, allowing for automation and integration with other Apple services and workflows. This addition makes it easier to customize when and how the holiday decorations appear.

How It Works

Festivitas adds colorful string lights to the Mac's Dock and menu bar, transforming the appearance of macOS with festive decorations. With the new iPhone and iPad versions, users can now enjoy the same holiday charm across their entire Apple ecosystem.

The combination of static string light decorations and dynamic snow effects gives users multiple ways to customize their devices' holiday appearance. The interactive snow feature particularly stands out, responding to cursor movement for an engaging visual effect.

Why It Matters

As the holiday season approaches, Festivitas offers Apple users a simple way to add seasonal flair to their devices without permanent changes or complex setup. The expansion to iPhone and iPad means users can now coordinate festive themes across all their Apple devices, while the new automation capabilities through Shortcuts support provide greater control over when decorations appear.