Celebrations and Holidays
Someone, somewhere, right now, is celebrating a special moment. From holidays, to birthdays, to personal milestones, these emojis are all about celebrations. They can be used to celebrate holidays such as Halloween, Christmas, Independence Day, and New Years. They can also be used to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, and graduations.
A variety of fireworks and balloon emojis can be used to celebrate all sorts of occasions, even the ones you won’t find published on a calendar. Some of these emojis are specific to various cultures such as the red envelope emoji for Chinese celebrations and the carp streamer emoji for Japanese Children’s Day.
You can explore these holiday and celebration emojis below to learn more about their meanings, see how they look across a variety of platforms, and discover other related emojis
General
Emojis related to celebrations, but not specific to a single event or holiday.
- The fireworks emoji shows one of these celebratory explosions going off against a night sky. Use it to say “Congrats!”, “Happy New Year!”, or “Happy Independence Day!”
- 🎇 sparklerThe Sparkler emoji features a small, handheld firework which is lit on one end in order to create golden sparks. Usually seen at celebrations and events.
- This firecracker emoji is either fun… or dangerous! Or both. Don’t try this at home!
- ✨ sparklesThis bright and versatile emoji depicts gold or colorful star shaped sparkles. It can be used to communicate anything from actual sparkles, to excitement, to something being sparkling clean. The possibilities are endless.
- 🎈 balloonWhere’s the birthday party? I see balloons, there must be a celebration! Hold onto the balloons or they’ll fly away. They’re filled with helium. Balloons are used as decoration for parties and make children happy.
- Surprise! It’s time to party. The party popper emoji screams celebration. Use the emoji when talking about birthday parties, baby showers, and other celebrations. Bonus: You don’t even have to clean up the confetti from this party popper.
- Looks like someone is decorating for a special occasion. The confetti ball emoji means that there is a party or celebration in the works. The confetti ball emoji is often paired with the party popper emoji when celebrating birthday parties, baby showers, and other celebrations.
- 🎀 ribbonWhat a cute bow! This emoji can be used to describe something cute and pretty. Or you can use it to say you are getting ready to go out.
- When you see wrapped gifts it may be the holidays, someone’s birthday or another celebration where gifts are needed. The wrapped gift emoji is often used when talking about Christmas, holiday time or other events where presents are gifted.
- This red-light emoji is what is seen on top of police cars. In a text situation, it’s used to show that the sender is having an emergency.
- 🎺 trumpetThe trumpet is in the brass instrument family. It’s a popular instrument used in the American military to wake the troops up. It’s also very popular in brass band music and jazz music.
- This megaphone screams pep and energy! Get your game on.
- 🥁 drumThe Drum emoji features a traditional blue or red drum with tan colored drumsticks placed on top of the instrument.
- Celebrate good times, come on. The partying face emoji is wearing a little party hat and blowing on a noisemaker to celebrate…well, it doesn’t matter what exactly, just that this emoji is here to party!
- The Face Blowing a Kiss emoji features a yellow face, with one eye closed in a seductive wink and the other eye open, eyebrow raised. Its lips are puckered, blowing a kiss, which is depicted as a red heart. A winking kissy face sending love across distances large and small.
- Give me a big hug! The hugging face emoji is one a grandmother might send to her grandkids when she misses them. This emoji face has hands (which are maybe attached directly to the neck) reaching out to hug someone. It gives off a kind, loving, and cheerful feeling. Alternatively, a chest high five.
- Salsa, Cha Cha Cha, Bachata, Mambo, or Rumba. Whatever style you prefer, it's time to get on your feet, move your body and dance! Turn on the music, shake what your mama gave ya and get the party started.
- The Man Dancing emoji features a man wearing various outfits and dancing (or should we say, grooving) in a disco-like fashion. Usually portrayed with arms and legs in mid-motion, one finger pointed to the sky.
- Keep trying! Because giving up is not an option. The reminder ribbon is displayed to show solidarity, to raise awareness and to show support for a cause like breast cancer awareness , suicide prevention, or the fight against domestic violence.
Christmas
Emojis for celebrating Christmas
- Ho, Ho, ho, Merry Christmas. The Christmas Tree emoji symbolizes the Christmas holiday. The Christian holiday is known for presents, Santa, and Christmas Carols.
- There is no emoji that captures the spirit of Christmas better than these emojis, depicting Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, and Mx. Claus. During the holiday season, these Christmas characters spread joy from your emoji keyboard to children all over the world. Ho ho ho!
- 🧝 elfElves are teeny tiny mythical creatures with pointy ears! They could be in an enchanted forest taking care of the earth with their fairy neighbors or they could be working for Santa making toys during Christmas. Maybe it’s a seasonal gig.
- When you see wrapped gifts it may be the holidays, someone’s birthday or another celebration where gifts are needed. The wrapped gift emoji is often used when talking about Christmas, holiday time or other events where presents are gifted.
- 🛷 sledThe Sled emoji is shown as a traditional, wooden plank, screwed atop a contraption that looks like skis are attached to the underside of the toboggan.
- 🦌 deerThe deer is a beautiful and majestic creature. With its stunning antlers and its elusive nature, its no wonder hunters abound when deer are in season.
- The Evergreen tree is a naked Christmas tree that grows tall and survives the winter. It’s strong, tall, rich, smells of pine and lives so long it seems immortal.
- 🧦 socksSocks soak up the sweat on your feet so they may start to stink after a while. Socks also help to prevent blisters and can keep your feet warm when it’s cold out. Use the socks emoji when you need to talk about something stinky or some fuzzy protection for your feet.
- ✝️ latin crossYour spiritual connection to a higher power just got emojified! The Latin Cross is an emoji associated with the Christian faith. Christians believe Jesus died on the cross. You can use this emoji to express your devout faith, or when talking about God, church, Jesus, and anything associated with Christianity.
- ⛪ churchThis quaint chapel with the cross on top is the church emoji.
- 🌰 chestnutFeeling nutty? A Chestnut might pop up in your messages. This acorn looking emoji is commonly used to talk about nuts, the holidays and fall. Make sure to roast them by the fire before you eat them.
- 🐻❄️ polar bearPolar bears are a type of bear who live in cold Arctic, near the North Pole. The Polar Bear emoji features the white head of a typical looking polar bear, staring straight ahead, with black eyes and a black nose.
- ❄️ snowflakeBrr, this snowflake emoji is cold! Use the snowflake emoji when it’s snowing out, or to describe a friend who is as delicate and unique as a snowflake.
- ☃️ snowmanThe snowman emoji is made up of two snowballs with a hat and scarf. You know, all the usual snowman things, including a carrot nose. The snowman can be used to say its snowing outside, or that you want to build a snowman.
Halloween
Emojis for celebrating Halloween
- Trick of treat! The Jack-O-Lantern is a popular symbol of Halloween. The pumpkin can be carved into something funny or scary and used to decorate a home during this popular, candy filled holiday.
- 👻 ghostDo you believe in ghosts? Maybe this is just a regular smiley face emoji under a white sheet? Maybe its a g...g...g...ghost! These ghoulish spirits just may be lurking in a haunted place. Casper may be friendly but some ghosts are silly, like this emoji. Boo! Did he make you jump? He might come out at Halloween or be hanging out in a graveyard. Beware!
- The headstone emoji depicts a gray headstone. Some platforms show RIP on the tombstone, or no words. This emoji can be used as a Halloween emoji, or more sadly, with the coffin.
- The full moon emoji depicts the final moon phase: the full moon. In this phase, the moon is fully lit and looks like a large yellow or white circle. Use this when you’re feeling especially werewolf-ish.
- 🧟 zombieThe zombie emoji looks like it’s in the mood for a meal with its outstretched hands, open mouth and vacant eyes. It hopes brains are on the menu.
- 🕷️ spiderThese creepy critters with eight legs, make webs to catch their dinner. The spider emoji is often used when talking about spiders, Halloween, or the Marvel comic book character Spiderman. Are you afraid of spiders?
- 🕸️ spider webThe spider web emoji is most commonly used around Halloween. It can be used to depict something creepy or scary is happening.
- 💀 skullThe skull emoji shows the bones of a head only, with no cross bones behind it. Use this emoji whenever you’re talking about death, something spooky, or something that was so funny or crazy you were colloquially “dead.”
- The spooky skull and crossbones emoji shows both a human skull and two longer cross bones behind the skull. While similar to the singular skull emoji, this one is much more nautical, and can often be seen on pirate ship flags.
- Do you need to go incognito? Do you need a silly disguise to grab a laugh? Big eyebrows. Big glasses. No one will ever recognize you. The perfect disguise.
- 🕯️ candleBefore there was the lightbulb, there was the candle to light up the room. The candle emoji shows a burning candle with a drip tray. Use this emoji when talking about relaxation, good scents, or a candlelit vigil. You can also use this emoji to talk about special events like birthdays and Halloween.
- 🐈⬛ black catIf you see a black cat, be careful. If it crosses your path, that’s bad luck. The black cat emoji is often seen around Halloween time or when talking about something that is unlucky. While black cats are cute animals, they are known to be a supernatural sign of danger and misfortune.
- 🦇 batBats are flying nocturnal mammals. They use echolocation to navigate dark caves. Some say that vampires can turn into bats. The bat emoji may be appropriate when creating a spooky Halloween motif in your messages, or when you’re trying to summon Batman.
- 🧛 vampireCareful, this emoji vants to dreenk your blood! A favorite of Halloween enthusiasts and Twilight lovers alike, the vampire emoji is the perfect way to convey your spookiest moods.
- ⚰️ coffinThe coffin emoji is as spooky as it is gets when it comes to emojis. Use this carcass carrier in the context of Halloween or vampires.
- Brown is a color that is associated with the earth. A brown heart can be used to show your love for the earth or the color brown. This emoji can also be used to show love and support for things related to brown skin, such as the Black Lives Matter movement.
- The red drop of blood emoji shows a single drop of blood and can be used by medical professionals or hungry vampires.
- Orange you glad this heart is orange? Use this heart to express your energetic, warm, and caring love for something or someone. Orange is also a color often used during the fall, Halloween, and can represent energy and adventure. The color of tangerines and the sun.
- 🧹 broomIs this a tool to clean the house or transportation for a witch? Whether you need to sweep the floor or fly around the world, the broom emoji is your go to.
- 👹 ogreThe Orge is strange looking, unusual and maybe even a little scary. The Japanese ogre emoji is widely used to suggest something scary or even evil-minded.
- 🍬 candyWho doesn’t love sweets? This treat is a piece of hard candy inside a colorful wrapper.
- This sweet emoji shows a half-wrapped—or half-unwrapped—chocolate bar in red paper.
Fourth of July
Emojis for celebrating America's Independence Day
- The flag emoji for the United States consists of 13 horizontal stripes in alternating white and red shades. In the top left corner, 50 white stars are displayed on a navy blue rectangle.
- The fireworks emoji shows one of these celebratory explosions going off against a night sky. Use it to say “Congrats!”, “Happy New Year!”, or “Happy Independence Day!”
- 🦅 eagleThe eagle emoji shows a large, predatory bird in flight. The eagle sports a white head, brown or black body and yellow talons.
- This firecracker emoji is either fun… or dangerous! Or both. Don’t try this at home!
- 🎇 sparklerThe Sparkler emoji features a small, handheld firework which is lit on one end in order to create golden sparks. Usually seen at celebrations and events.
- ✨ sparklesThis bright and versatile emoji depicts gold or colorful star shaped sparkles. It can be used to communicate anything from actual sparkles, to excitement, to something being sparkling clean. The possibilities are endless.
- ❤️ red heartI love you! The classic red heart is a popular symbol of love, endearment, and deep friendship. The color of strawberries and lipstick. Red hearts are used frequently during wedding anniversaries, Valentines Day, and other times of romance, including a love affair with food, music, or any other non-human item.
- A White heart is pure and clean. It’s love filled with good intentions, peace, joy, and happiness. This could also be a symbol of a new or young love. The color of clouds, ivory, and marshmallows.
- A blue heart. The color of the sky, ice, and blueberries. Can also be used to show support for doctors, nurses, police, and other essential workers.
New Years
Emojis for celebrating the end of last year, and the beginning of this year. Here's to keeping those resolutions (for at least the first week of January)!
- Surprise! It’s time to party. The party popper emoji screams celebration. Use the emoji when talking about birthday parties, baby showers, and other celebrations. Bonus: You don’t even have to clean up the confetti from this party popper.
- clocks 🕛 🕧 🕐 🕜 🕑 🕝 🕒 🕞 🕓 🕟 🕔 🕠 🕕 🕡 🕖 🕢 🕗 🕣 🕘 🕤 🕙 🕥 🕚 🕦Whether you need an emoji that says "I'll meet you under the bleachers at 4:30", "Doctor's appointment at 8:00", or "I'll be home before 7:00", there's a clock emoji for you. The clock emojis represent every time on the clockface, in half hour increments, from noon to midnight. What time is it? Emoji time!
- Celebrate good times, come on. The partying face emoji is wearing a little party hat and blowing on a noisemaker to celebrate…well, it doesn’t matter what exactly, just that this emoji is here to party!
- Salsa, Cha Cha Cha, Bachata, Mambo, or Rumba. Whatever style you prefer, it's time to get on your feet, move your body and dance! Turn on the music, shake what your mama gave ya and get the party started.
- The Man Dancing emoji features a man wearing various outfits and dancing (or should we say, grooving) in a disco-like fashion. Usually portrayed with arms and legs in mid-motion, one finger pointed to the sky.
- Looks like someone is decorating for a special occasion. The confetti ball emoji means that there is a party or celebration in the works. The confetti ball emoji is often paired with the party popper emoji when celebrating birthday parties, baby showers, and other celebrations.
- There’s nothing like sunset over a city. The light of the buildings and the fading light of the sun create true beauty and majesty that cannot be compared.
- 💫 dizzyThe dizzy emoji features a bright yellow star going around in a circle, creating a yellow arc behind it. This emoji looks like a shooting star. Or one of those fainting halo things.
- Are these champagne bottles for a celebration or just for mimosas at Sunday brunch? Either way, be careful! Once the cork pops, it will fly and can hit you in the eye. Raise your glasses! Time to drink some alcohol and party!
Birthday / Anniversary
Emojis for celebrating birthdays and anniversaries
- Blow out the candles, it’s time for birthday cake emoji! This delicious dessert emoji is most often used on someone’s birthday. Maybe if you send it to the birthday boy or girl, they’ll save you a slice.
- 🎈 balloonWhere’s the birthday party? I see balloons, there must be a celebration! Hold onto the balloons or they’ll fly away. They’re filled with helium. Balloons are used as decoration for parties and make children happy.
- Surprise! It’s time to party. The party popper emoji screams celebration. Use the emoji when talking about birthday parties, baby showers, and other celebrations. Bonus: You don’t even have to clean up the confetti from this party popper.
- When you see wrapped gifts it may be the holidays, someone’s birthday or another celebration where gifts are needed. The wrapped gift emoji is often used when talking about Christmas, holiday time or other events where presents are gifted.
- The Kiss Mark emoji features a red lip imprint, as if someone firmly pressed their mouth on paper, or onto a mirror.
- Is it someone’s birthday? Or just time for dessert? Either way, a slice of shortcake is exactly what you need.
- 🧁 cupcakeThe Cupcake emoji features a generic looking dessert sitting within a cupcake wrapping, topped with a healthy serving of frosting and sprinkles.
Thanksgiving
Emojis for celebrating Thanksgiving
- 🦃 turkeyIn North America, turkeys are eaten on Thanksgiving. They similar to chickens but larger. They make a "gobble gobble" sound. People who eat turkey make a "zzzzz" sound because turkey meat contains tryptophan, an amino acid that can make you feel sleepy.
- Headed the farm or a BBQ? You may find an ear of corn there. This sweet vegetable is healthy and easy to cook but oftentimes gets stuck in your teeth.
- 🥧 pieThis pie emoji sure smells good (not that you can smell it!) In some cases, the pie emoji is a full pie, and in others, it’s just a slice. But it’s a tasty addition to a text, no matter how you slice it!
- The American football emoji is an emoji of an oblong brown ball with white seams used in the sport of American football. Use this emoji in conjunction with the fallen leaf emoji for a truly fall evocation.
- The temperature is dropping. The leaves of the trees are changing colors. It must be autumn. The fallen leaf emoji represents the season of fall. The leaves die, turn brown and fall off of the trees. Just make sure you have a rake to clean them up.
- The maple leaf emoji is the ultimate representation for Canada, as maple leaves are native to the country and the iconic symbol is featured on the flag.
Weddings
Emojis for celebrating weddings and marriage
- Here comes the bride all dressed in white. The person with veil emoji signifies a wedding and marriage of a couple. Love is in the air!
- Feeling fancy? The person wearing a tuxedo sure is! There must be a grand ball, wedding or special event nearby. The tuxedo is worn on special occasions.
- 💒 weddingLove must be in the air if a wedding is happening. The bride and groom are getting married. The wedding emoji is commonly used when referring to a wedding chapel, or a pair of love birds tying the knot. Just make sure not to wear white to the wedding unless you're the soon to be Mrs.
- ⛪ churchThis quaint chapel with the cross on top is the church emoji.
- The two hearts emoji depicts two small hearts next to each other, not moving. These hearts are best for flirty relationships where neither of you are ready to move to the red heart emoji just yet.
- 👪 familyFamilies come in all different shapes, sizes, and genders. The family emoji covers a wide range of family options including gay and lesbian parents. Use this emoji when talking about a happy family, or a dysfunctional one.
- 💍 ringIf you liked it then you should have put a ring on it. Getting engaged to be married? A lucky woman may get a ring with a big diamond to show off her new marriage. Use this emoji when talking about proposals, engagement, diamonds and expensive jewelry.
- A White heart is pure and clean. It’s love filled with good intentions, peace, joy, and happiness. This could also be a symbol of a new or young love. The color of clouds, ivory, and marshmallows.
Cinco De Mayo
Emojis for celebrating Cinco De Mayo
- 🇲🇽 flag: MexicoThe flag of Mexico emoji displays 3 vertical stripes. A green stripe on the left, a white stripe in the middle, and a red stripe on the right side of the flag. In the middle of the white flag is bird and floral emblem.
- 🪅 piñataDid someone say candy? Happiness is hitting a piñata as hard as you can so that sweet treats will come out. It’s a fun activity for children at parties and has a close connection with Mexican themed festivities.
- 🌮 tacoThe Taco emoji features the iconic Mexican dish, with a yellow shell, inside which lies brown ground meat (or beans), cheese and various vegetables.
- 🥑 avocadoWhy pay $30 for Avocado toast in California when you can get this emoji for free. The avocado is a creamy fruit that's often put in the vegetable category. The healthy green avocado is used in foods like guacamole, tacos, salads, bugers, toast, sandwiches, pasta...and many other food options. Some people even eat it on it’s own!
- 🌵 cactusAcross all platforms, the cactus emoji is a green, upright, prickly plant with two “arms” sprouting from the side of its body.
- ❤️ red heartI love you! The classic red heart is a popular symbol of love, endearment, and deep friendship. The color of strawberries and lipstick. Red hearts are used frequently during wedding anniversaries, Valentines Day, and other times of romance, including a love affair with food, music, or any other non-human item.
- A White heart is pure and clean. It’s love filled with good intentions, peace, joy, and happiness. This could also be a symbol of a new or young love. The color of clouds, ivory, and marshmallows.
- Is your love one-sided? The green heart emoji is a symbol of hope for reconciliation and friendship. Green is also the color of envy, so be careful. You may be dealing with a jealous heart or envious love. Other possible interpretations: a love of nature, the environment, and Irish pride.
- 🌶️ hot pepperThis hot pepper emoji is perfect for describing spicy food and spicier situations. Use the hot pepper to describe people who you find to be very attractive, or as hot as the pepper.
Graduation
Emojis for celebrating a graduation from school.
- The graduation cap is a celebratory and traditional garment with a symbolic tassel worn to the right side when still students, and moved to the left after having completed their commencement.
- Congrats Grad! Well, if you haven’t graduated yet, you are still a student. You must be really smart, because you have a highschool or college education. Are you in an Ivy League University? How studious!
- The Sports Medal emoji features a gold-colored, first-place medal, hanging from a multi-colored ribbon.
- The Military Medal emoji features a gold medal in varying shapes attached to a multicolored ribbon, which is often awarded to soldiers and war veterans.
- 🧑🏫 teacherThe teacher thinks they are the smartest one in the classroom, but their students usually teach them a lesson. Teachers hold the school together. Without educators school wouldn’t be possible.
- The Red Apple emoji is a classic motif of a brightly colored fruit with a brown stem on top, along with a single green leaf attached to it.
- 🏫 schoolTime to get to class! This emoji depicts school building, with a clock on the front, reminding you not to be late.
- This clinking beer mugs emoji shows two steins of frothy ale engaged in a “cheers” motion. Prost!
- 🎈 balloonWhere’s the birthday party? I see balloons, there must be a celebration! Hold onto the balloons or they’ll fly away. They’re filled with helium. Balloons are used as decoration for parties and make children happy.
- Celebrate good times, come on. The partying face emoji is wearing a little party hat and blowing on a noisemaker to celebrate…well, it doesn’t matter what exactly, just that this emoji is here to party!
- Surprise! It’s time to party. The party popper emoji screams celebration. Use the emoji when talking about birthday parties, baby showers, and other celebrations. Bonus: You don’t even have to clean up the confetti from this party popper.
St. Patrick's Day
Emojis related to St. Patrick's day
- ☘️ shamrockAre you feeling a bit of the luck of the Irish? When you come across a shamrock take a second look, to see if it has four leaves because a leprechaun with a pot of gold just might be nearby. If you ever visit Ireland, or head out for St. Patrick’s day, you’ll see lots of shamrocks.
- Find a four-leaf clover and you’ll be very lucky. This is a rare plant because usually clovers only have 3 leaves, not four. Keep this lucky charm close! The luck of the Irish will always be with you.
- The flag of Ireland emoji consists of three vertical stripes. They are colored green, white, and orange from left to right.
- 🎩 top hatA top hat is a fancy accessory worn by magicians, circus performers, and classy men in the 18th century. If you tap a top hat with a magic wand, a rabbit might come out.
- 🌈 rainbowThe Rainbow emoji showcases a beautiful, multi-colored arch made up entirely of light, often spotted after rainfall or a heavy storm.
- 🍺 beer mugThis single beer mug shows a cold, frothy beer overflowing out of a stein. Drink responsibly!
- This clinking beer mugs emoji shows two steins of frothy ale engaged in a “cheers” motion. Prost!
- Is your love one-sided? The green heart emoji is a symbol of hope for reconciliation and friendship. Green is also the color of envy, so be careful. You may be dealing with a jealous heart or envious love. Other possible interpretations: a love of nature, the environment, and Irish pride.
- The green circle emoji is a plain blue solid colored circle, perfect for any color or shape related conversation.
- They say the grass is always greener on the other side. Is my green emoji greener than yours? It actually might be! The green square emoji shows varying shades of green depending on your device.
- Wishing you the best of luck! Crossed fingers come in handy when you are really hoping something plays out in your favor. Are you feeling lucky?
- Is it payday? Planning a bank heist? If you are raking in the dough or simply busy working for that cheddar, then send this bag of money emoji.
- 🪙 coinCha-ching! The coin emoji is used to represent metal currency like quarters and pennies or digital currency such as Bitcoin. Use this emoji when you want to talk about wealth, riches, gold, and money. The coin emoji can also be used to talk about a coin toss.
Valentine's Day
Emojis related to Valentines day
- This lovestruck Romeo has been shot through the heart! Maybe a secret valentine’s got a crush on you? An arrow slung by Cupid provokes passion and love. A heart caught in cupid's crossfire.
- A heart wrapped in a bow with a ribbon is the perfect symbol of the gift of love. It’s basically Valentine’s day as an emoji but instead of random chocolates, you get the great present of the person who sent it.
- 🏵️ rosetteCongratulations on your accomplishments! If you are receiving an award then you may have come across this rosette. The flower is in full bloom and is a decorative addition to a celebratory award, or a gift. These are also found as decor for springtime parties or weddings. The Rosette emoji (not to be confused with the Flower emoji) showcases a single orange and yellow colored blossom in full bloom, facing the viewer directly.
- 🌹 roseStop and smell the roses. They may be pretty, but watch out for the thorns on the stem. The rose is a symbol of love and romance. They are purchased in bulk on Valentine’s Day and during anniversaries.
- A teddy bear is fluffy, warm, soft and comforting. The child toy is often used as a symbol of care, love or affection.
- This sweet emoji shows a half-wrapped—or half-unwrapped—chocolate bar in red paper.
- The Kiss Mark emoji features a red lip imprint, as if someone firmly pressed their mouth on paper, or onto a mirror.
- Written and sealed with a heart. If you have a special pen pal, this romantic love letter emoji may come up in your conversations. It’s used to express feelings of love and affection.
- 💏 kissThe Kiss emoji features two people with closed eyes and puckered lips, leaning toward each other as if about to embrace.
- 🧑🤝🧑 people holding handsAre you in love, or are you just friends? The people holding hands emoji can be a symbol of romance, love, and friendship. This emoji is available is a variety of gender and skin tone combinations. The non-gendered and same-gendered versions of this emoji are a symbol of pride for the LGBTQ community. Love is Love.
- If you use a bow and arrow, you can call yourself an archer! Be careful aiming at moving targets… they might come back to get you!
- I love it and it’s fabulous. The shiny, blingy, glittery, sparky heart is a symbol of all things, sweet, loving, and good. It’s so lovely that it sparkles and shines.
- The Heart Decoration emoji features a boxy shape with a heart-shaped cut out in the middle.
- The heart exclamation emoji is the cuter and more decorative version of its counterpart, adding more heartfelt emotion to your message. This is not a heart. Its a "HEART!!!!"
- ❤️ red heartI love you! The classic red heart is a popular symbol of love, endearment, and deep friendship. The color of strawberries and lipstick. Red hearts are used frequently during wedding anniversaries, Valentines Day, and other times of romance, including a love affair with food, music, or any other non-human item.
Miscellaneous Celebrations
Emojis for various celebrations
- This emoji is known as a “wishful” one and is used to reflect the Japanese Tanabata Tree. During the Japanese Tanabata festival, people hang wishes they want to be fulfilled on the tree.
- The Pine Decoration emoji shows three pieces of bamboo arranged vertically side-by-side and in varying lengths. The whole arrangement is seen placed within a wooden crate.
- The Japanese dolls emoji depicts two traditional Japanese dolls sitting side by side- one male; one female. These dolls can be used when speaking in context of Japanese culture.
- Happy Children’s Day! This emoji shows the Japanese Koinobori, which are decorative windsocks in the shape of fish specifically hung to celebrate the holiday on the 5th May each year.
- The wind chime emoji shows a traditional hanging chime that one might hang in their garden. The wind chime can be used to convey calmness and tranquility. Use it to say, “Shh, I’m meditating.”
- A moon viewing ceremony is a celebration which takes place in Japan each autumn to celebrate the moon’s phases. This emoji is used to refer to that celebration.
- The red envelope is used in Chinese cultures as a special occasion or celebratory envelope often used to gift money to someone. If you see one of these emojis, that’s a good sign.
Funeral
Emojis used to mourn someone, celebrate someone's life, or represent a funeral, or otherwise related to death.
- ⚰️ coffinThe coffin emoji is as spooky as it is gets when it comes to emojis. Use this carcass carrier in the context of Halloween or vampires.
- The headstone emoji depicts a gray headstone. Some platforms show RIP on the tombstone, or no words. This emoji can be used as a Halloween emoji, or more sadly, with the coffin.
- ⚱️ funeral urnThis earthenware or metal container is a ceremonial funeral urn, used to store the cremation ashes of a deceased loved one.
- The Wilted Flower emoji features a wilting red flower in the shape of a rose, with a bent green stem and falling petals.
- The Crying Face emoji features a yellow face with a deep frown, slightly raised eyebrows and a single tear rolling down its cheek.
- The Loudly Crying Face emoji features a yellow face with closed eyes, arched brows and a gaping mouth, showing some teeth. The emoticon is crying profusely. The end of the world as we know it. Also, cry me a river.
- The frowning face features an unhappy looking yellow emoji, with sad, round eyes and a deep frown plaguing its face.
- 💀 skullThe skull emoji shows the bones of a head only, with no cross bones behind it. Use this emoji whenever you’re talking about death, something spooky, or something that was so funny or crazy you were colloquially “dead.”
- 🕊️ doveThe dove is the symbol of kindness, love, and peace. Doves are beautiful white birds that are often used to bring hope, love, and kindness. The dove emoji is holding an olive branch, which represents peace.
- ⛪ churchThis quaint chapel with the cross on top is the church emoji.
- Your heart is black, you have no soul. A black heart is one commonly used when talking about a love for something dark, evil, and bad. It can also just be used to show your love for the color black. The color of opal. Alternatively, a goth heart.
