Editorial: “Seven Reasons to Love Ugly Christmas Sweaters”
1. You’re a walking fire hazard
Nothing says “Merry Christmas” like a sweater with so many blinking lights, you could guide Santa’s sleigh through a snowstorm. Who needs a Christmas tree when you can be one? Just remember to keep a fire extinguisher handy – you’re one short circuit away from becoming a yuletide bonfire.
2. Instant camouflage at the buffet table
Spilled eggnog? Dropped a slice of fruitcake? No problem! With an ugly Christmas sweater, food stains are just additional festive decorations. You’re not messy; you’re enhancing the design. It’s like edible art, but on your chest.
3. Built-in conversation starter (or ender)
Worried about awkward small talk at holiday parties? Fear not! Your sweater, featuring a cross-eyed reindeer with a light-up nose, will either spark fascinating conversations or send people running. Either way, problem solved!
4. Revenge on your fashion-conscious friends
Got a friend who’s always critiquing your outfits? Invite them to an “elegant” Christmas dinner, then show up in a sweater that looks like Santa’s workshop exploded. Watch as they struggle between politeness and horror. Sweet, tinsel-covered revenge!
5. Doubles as a pet bed
When the party’s over, your cat will finally have a use for that monstrosity you call a sweater. It’s the perfect nest for your furry friend – warm, soft, and already covered in hair. Who said ugly Christmas sweaters weren’t practical?
6. Instant weight loss (visually)
Feeling a bit pudgy after all those Christmas cookies? Slip on a sweater so garish that no one can focus on anything but the 3D Santa belly protruding from your chest. Your actual belly will seem positively svelte in comparison!
7. Future blackmail material
Years from now, when your grandkids find photos of you in that sweater with light-up antlers and jingle bells, you’ll have the perfect leverage. “Behave, or I’ll wear this to your graduation!” Ugly Christmas sweaters: the gift that keeps on giving, whether you want it to or not.
This holiday season, as you rock your ugliest Christmas sweater, why not make your fashion statement count twice? Support Adventist Today’s year-end fundraiser and be a champion of both quirky taste and accessible, independent Adventist journalism. After all, nothing says “committed to truth and tinsel” quite like donating while wearing a sweater that could double as a disco ball. Let’s make this season bright – in our wardrobes and our communities!
Björn Karlman
Adventist Today Executive Director
7 December 2024
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