I’m not sure when it happened, but Ugly Christmas Sweaters are now a thing. You don’t even need a reason (like an Ugly Christmas Sweater party) to wear one. I for one, am totally supportive of this initiative. The holidays are all about relaxing and spreading joy. And what’s funnier than an ugly sweater? Besides, it’s nice to just not try to be perfect for a second, and just embrace the joy of wearing something that is not “perfect”.
Two years ago, I purchased my husband an ugly sweater for Christmas. It was the “Merry Flippin Christmas” sweater that was made in response to Jose Batista’s famous bat flip. He showed me the sweater online when he first saw it. Little did he know that I would actually buy it for him. Guess what? It turned out to be the best present ever. He still wears it often – almost weekly! It is comfortable after all.
Last year, I found my own gem of an ugly Xmas sweater. It says “Merry Chrismukkah” on it. If you’ve been following me for a while, you know that we celebrate both Christmas and Hanukkah (I’m Jewish, John isn’t). Put the two words together, and you get Christmukkah (made popular by the TV show “OC” – which I miss dearly).
So if you’re on the hunt for the perfect imperfect (aka Ugly) Christmas Sweater, than you’re in luck! Here are some of my favourite Ugly sweaters, which can all be found on Amazon.ca
1. I kind love everything about this Rudolph 3D pon pon nose sweater. I might need to add it to my collection. 2. Who doesn’t love kittens? Especially ones that double as reindeer. This reinkitty sweater also lights up. Now that’s awesome. 3. I may need to get this Maple Leafs ugly xmas sweater as my husband’s gift this year. 4. Back to the cats, and that this is how my immigrant self probably spelled it back in the day! This Santa Claws Sweater is everything! 5. Our family is kind of obsessed with everything Star Wars, so this one just jumped out at me, but there are so many other great Star Wars options too. 6. Who doesn’t love a good #Selfi?!? I mean… #Elfie! 7. I love me a good cardigan, especially come winter. It’s all about total coverage. This ugly xmas cardigan is kind of festive even. 8. Celebrate both Hanukkah and Christmas – than this sweater is for you! 9. This one is sort of an inside joke between my husband and I, but clearly we’re not the only ones who say it… “Challah at you girl!” 10. I’m not high maintenance, I just have high expectations, #AmIright?
Let me know… are you in or out with this trend? Love it or hate it?
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We don’t have any …. yet. I like the trend
OMG #9 is the best!
I love Ugly Sweaters! And no, I don’t need any reason to wear them lol. The one you are wearing in the picture looks sooo good!
Growing up I think I was between 7-12 every Christmas I had an ugly Christmas sweater, but back then in the 70’s we all did and we couldn’t wait to wear them to school to see who had the best sweater, my favourite one was of Rudolph and his nose lit up, back then we didn’t call them ugly sweaters, it was just something we all did back then and thought nothing different!
I love the ugly Christmas sweaters!! I have one … it’s a Christmas tree and it lights up! I wear it every year to watch the parade, and my Santa hat too!
That’s so fun!! Sounds like a perfect ugly sweater
lol I love ugly Christmas sweaters, but not if they’re too overboard. I’ve seen some really clever ones though.
I never got into the ugly Christmas sweater thing.. but I do enjoy looking at them at the stores or online.
I hear ya – it’s not everyone’s cup of tea
Some of these are quite funny but no, I’m not into the ugly Christmas sweater thing.
I love Ugly Christmas sweaters, their great we do the ugly sweaters every year!!
oh my gosh!! i need to get me one of these. i had two ugly christmas sweaters and i had to donate them because i lost weight and they were too big. now i need to get a couple more. i am all for it
oh fun! Such a great excuse to go shopping. Let me know which one you end up getting
Never bought an ugly sweater…. not on purpose anyways! 🙂
Love a good ugly but sweater!
I am going to buy a Christmas Ugly Sweater this year!
I LOVE the Ugly Christmas sweater trend! And ugly Christmas socks, too! I think it’s such a great way for the family to share some laughs. They are one of my favorite things to look at in the mall over the holidays!
A neat and fantastic trend, it’s fun and definitely brings out holiday jolly.