Gift Red (Template 362) is a free Christmas-themed HTML CSS website template from TemplateMo, built as a 3-column layout with festive red and white header graphics.
What is Gift Red?
Gift Red is a free, static HTML CSS website template released by TemplateMo on 09 December 2012. It is designed for Christmas-season websites and uses a 3-column page structure to organize content. The template is distributed as a ZIP download containing the HTML and CSS files, and you are allowed to download, edit, and use it for commercial or non-commercial sites. Because it is plain HTML and CSS, it runs on any static web server without needing a database or server-side framework. TemplateMo lists it as "362 Gift Red" and tags it with 3-column, red, white, and christmas.
Key Features
- 3-column layout — Content is split into three vertical columns, giving space for a main content area plus sidebars for widgets, links, or navigation.
- Christmas-themed design — The red and white color palette and festive header graphics are meant to match the holiday season.
- Free for commercial and non-commercial use — TemplateMo explicitly allows you to download, edit, and deploy the template on any website.
- Static HTML and CSS — No JavaScript libraries, framework dependencies, or build tools are required; the template works as-is on any hosting.
- ZIP package — The template comes as a downloadable ZIP file, with a live preview and a full-size screenshot available on the TemplateMo page.
- Track record — Since its release, the template page records over 173,000 views and more than 30,000 downloads.
Who is it for?
- Small business owners — Set up a Christmas promotion or seasonal landing page by replacing the placeholder content with their own text and images.
- Web designers — Use Gift Red as a quick starting point for client projects that need a holiday-themed page without building the layout from scratch.
- Event organizers — Publish a simple page for Christmas events, sales, or fundraisers, using the 3-column layout to list date, location, and contact info.
- Students learning HTML CSS — Study how a multi-column layout is structured by examining the template's source files and editing them.
What can you do with Gift Red?
- Seasonal promotions: Turn the template into a holiday sale page with product links or announcements placed in the side columns.
- Event announcements: List Christmas party or market details across the three columns, with a header image that sets the festive tone.
- Custom redesigns: Download the ZIP, open the HTML and CSS in a text editor, and change the colors, text, or header graphics to suit a different theme or brand.
FAQ
Is Gift Red free?
Yes, Gift Red is 100% free to download from TemplateMo. The page states you are allowed to download, edit, and use the layout for commercial or non-commercial websites without paying a fee.
What does Gift Red include?
The download is a ZIP file with the HTML and CSS files for the 3-column Christmas-themed page. TemplateMo also provides a live preview and a full-size screenshot so you can inspect the layout before downloading.
Can I use Gift Red for a business website?
Yes, TemplateMo grants permission to use Gift Red for commercial sites. You can edit the content and images to fit a business promotion, as long as you follow TemplateMo's terms of use, which the page does not detail further.
Is Gift Red responsive?
The TemplateMo page for Gift Red does not mention responsive design or mobile optimization. The template was added in 2012 and uses a fixed 3-column layout, so you should test it on mobile and add media queries if mobile support is needed.
