The Ugly Truth about Ugly Sweaters

Next to cyber-bullying and the ability to creep on your ex and his new girlfriend, the most annoying thing about facebook is constant notifications that one of my friends (usually one whom I consider to be a “fakebook” friend, someone I don’t actually know) has sent me a game request to play Bingo Blitz or Farmville. But as the holiday season started ring-jing-jingling, I started huffing and puffing about the exponential influx of facebook invitations to Ugly Christmas Sweater themed parties.

From Wharton Partners Club

Don’t get me wrong. I can appreciate an ugly sweater just as much as Bill Cosby. But really, when it’s as overdone as “Call Me Maybe” or those terrible Git-R-Done shirts, the humor gets lost in the sweater aisle at Goodwill.

Admittedly, I’m not one to willingly wear an oversized sweater with leggings and UGG boots to the bar on a Saturday night (actually any night of the week). But the holidays are all about being festive and fabulous! So here are a few idea of how to step up your holiday game while celebrating the guy who breaks into people’s house while wearing a red suit (no, I’m not talking about my boyfriend, I’m talking about Santa) and the little naked baby who brings in the new year (again, not my boyfriend).

For Chanukah Chuckles:

Remember six months ago when it was July, 85 degrees and sunny? Yeah that was nice. Well, as you were hanging at the beach in your bikini, you may have also been celebrating Chritmas in July. So wait, why isn’t there a July in Christmas? This idea may be a bit chilly, but as long as you’re wearing your eggnog sleeves, your board shorts, Hawaiian shirt and fedora will keep you warm enough! Bust out the flip flops, RayBans and pucca shells and let’s get this party started!

From Back of the Class

Sugar (Sober-optional) Swap

Who doesn’t love Christmas cookies? For years, mothers alike have enjoyed taking part in Christmas Cookie Swaps. Sure, cookies are great. But if you’re 21 or over, having a an alcohol swap is a great way to expand your palette to different ales and liquors. Just be careful not to do TOO much swapping. Drink responsibly.

All I Want for Christmas is… for this song to be over.

Christmas songs are super cliché and cheesey. But so is karaoke! So why not get into the Christmas spirit, warm up your vocal chords with some hot cocoa and bust out your best fa-la-la-la-la by throwing a Christmas karaoke party!