Christmas Twinkle

⚡️ Quick Tips

Nothing appears on screen

Open the menu bar icon and toggle Lights and/or Snow on. If you just plugged/unplugged a monitor, toggle the effect off and back on to refresh.

It shows on one display but not another

Christmas Twinkle creates an overlay per display. If your display layout changed, a quick toggle usually fixes it. Quitting and reopening also refreshes overlays instantly.

Launch at Login doesn’t stick

macOS may require approval. Go to System Settings → General → Login Items and allow Christmas Twinkle.

Want better battery life?

Try using Lights only or Snow only, especially on laptops or high refresh-rate monitors.

📚 FAQ

Does this replace my wallpaper or change macOS?

No. Christmas Twinkle simply draws a transparent overlay above your desktop and apps. It doesn’t modify system files or settings.

Will it block clicks or typing?

No — the overlay is click-through, so you can keep using your apps normally.

Does it work with full-screen apps and Spaces?

Yes. It’s designed to appear across Spaces and full-screen apps.

How do I turn everything off?

Toggle Lights and Snow off from the menu bar. To stop it completely, choose Exit.