Have You Ever Worn an Ugly Christmas Sweater?
By DB
@dgobucks226 (35134)
December 22, 2023 12:24pm CST
Tis the season to be jolly and show off those great Christmas presents you received. Maybe one of them was an ugly Christmas sweater to wear for the holidays? I've never had an ugly Christmas sweater myself, although I have received a few sweaters some might consider ugly. 
How did the ugly "over the top" sweater craze get started anyway. They first got their start in the 1950's according to a few articles I read. Initially referred to as “Jingle Bell Sweaters," they weren’t as wild as today’s fashions, and unless you were Andy Williams doing a Christmas Special, were not very popular.
It wasn’t until the 1980s that the item really hit its stride. They became fashionable in pop culture and in movies. You might remember the Chevy Chase character Clark Griswald doning one in "Christmas Vacation."
After a slide in popularity in the 90's this tacky garment had a revival in the 2000's when wearing one at a Christmas party became the cool thing to do. Over the next decade this fuzzy expression of holiday cheer made its way into the fashion world, and it wasn't long before even celebrities and TV stars started sporting them.
Seems the ugly Christmas sweater has found a place alongside lights and wrapping paper as a popular seasonal item. Hey, you could even argue they have replaced the nostalgic mistletoe of our grandparents in yule tide lore. 
So, would you trade in your mistletoe for an ugly Christmas sweater? Ever received one for a gift? What was the coolest looking ugly Christmas sweater you saw someone wearing? Perhaps you have a ugly sweater memory to share with us?
Some Source Info- CNN
How did the ugly "over the top" sweater craze get started anyway. They first got their start in the 1950's according to a few articles I read. Initially referred to as “Jingle Bell Sweaters," they weren’t as wild as today’s fashions, and unless you were Andy Williams doing a Christmas Special, were not very popular.
It wasn’t until the 1980s that the item really hit its stride. They became fashionable in pop culture and in movies. You might remember the Chevy Chase character Clark Griswald doning one in "Christmas Vacation."
After a slide in popularity in the 90's this tacky garment had a revival in the 2000's when wearing one at a Christmas party became the cool thing to do. Over the next decade this fuzzy expression of holiday cheer made its way into the fashion world, and it wasn't long before even celebrities and TV stars started sporting them.
Seems the ugly Christmas sweater has found a place alongside lights and wrapping paper as a popular seasonal item. Hey, you could even argue they have replaced the nostalgic mistletoe of our grandparents in yule tide lore.
So, would you trade in your mistletoe for an ugly Christmas sweater? Ever received one for a gift? What was the coolest looking ugly Christmas sweater you saw someone wearing? Perhaps you have a ugly sweater memory to share with us?
Some Source Info- CNN12 people like this
12 responses
@1creekgirl (41167)
• United States
23 Dec
No, I've never had one. I'm too hot natured to wear one even if I wanted to. And I don't.
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@dgobucks226 (35134)
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23 Dec
I guess we can put you down as a no on ugly sweaters 
More Interesting Christmas Sweater Facts:
1. The first known “ugly-sweater” party is thrown in Vancouver, Canada to raise money for a friend's cancer treatment.
2. There is an Ugly Sweater Day which is now celebrated on the 3rd Friday of Decemeber, perfect timing for those Christmas office parties, lol.
More Interesting Christmas Sweater Facts:
1. The first known “ugly-sweater” party is thrown in Vancouver, Canada to raise money for a friend's cancer treatment.
2. There is an Ugly Sweater Day which is now celebrated on the 3rd Friday of Decemeber, perfect timing for those Christmas office parties, lol.2 people like this
@LindaOHio (172505)
• United States
23 Dec
I don't have any sweaters. I get too hot in them. Have a great day.
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@LindaOHio (172505)
• United States
23 Dec
@dgobucks226 I hibernate and hardly go out during the winter time.
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@dgobucks226 (35134)
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24 Dec
@LindaOHio Me too. Except when I'm hungry, have no food in the refrigerator, and need to go grocery shopping. 
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@dgobucks226 (35134)
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23 Dec
Even in chilly Ohio in the winter? No “Joy to the wool.” for you...
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@celticeagle (164525)
• Boise, Idaho
22 Dec
I think we have all probably worn an ugly sweater at least once in our lives.
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@celticeagle (164525)
• Boise, Idaho
25 Dec
@dgobucks226 .........Love to watch Crosby's show and see the sweater he is wearing.
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@dgobucks226 (35134)
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23 Dec
Yes, or some other attire.
More Interesting Christmas Sweater Facts:
1. Bill Cosby was known as "the father of ugly sweaters" as he often wore them on his 80's sitcom.
2. There is an Ugly Sweater Day which is now celebrated on the 3rd Friday of December, perfect timing for those Christmas office parties, lol.
2 people like this
@LadyDuck (468246)
• Switzerland
24 Dec
@dgobucks226 Well, where I grew up (Italy) I have never seen those ugly Christmas sweaters. People dressed elegant for Christmas. I remember my brother and my father (my husband later) sitting at the Christmas table wearing their full men suit, included the tie.
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@dgobucks226 (35134)
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24 Dec
@LadyDuck I remember that too. No ties in our family but definitely dressed up. And going to mass on Christmas Eve. Back then everyone was more formally dressed.
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@dgobucks226 (35134)
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23 Dec
So, it's a bah-humbug for you when it comes to ugly Christmas sweaters.
I can't say that I blame you!
I can't say that I blame you!2 people like this
@JudyEv (335836)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Dec
@dgobucks226 Thanks for the extra info. They think up all sorts of things to raise funds.
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@dgobucks226 (35134)
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23 Dec
I bet there are some pretty cool looking one's too. Hey why not an ugly Christmas t-shirt!
More Interesting Christmas Sweater Facts:
1. The first known “ugly-sweater” party is thrown in Vancouver, Canada to raise money for a friend's cancer treatment.
2. Bill Cosby was known as "the father of ugly sweaters" as he often wore them on his 80's sitcom.
2 people like this
@Deepizzaguy (100370)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
22 Dec
I do not recall ever having an ugly Christmas sweater before in my lifetime before since the sweaters that are inside my home are solid colored sweaters.
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@Deepizzaguy (100370)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
23 Dec
@dgobucks226 Thank you for sharing the information about the sweaters.
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@dgobucks226 (35134)
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23 Dec
Yep, no mistaking those sweaters for ugly ones. 
More Interesting Christmas Sweater Facts:
1. The first known “ugly-sweater” party is thrown in Vancouver, Canada to raise money for a friend's cancer treatment.
2. There is an Ugly Sweater Day which is now celebrated on the 3rd Friday of Decemeber, perfect timing for those Christmas office parties.
More Interesting Christmas Sweater Facts:
1. The first known “ugly-sweater” party is thrown in Vancouver, Canada to raise money for a friend's cancer treatment.
2. There is an Ugly Sweater Day which is now celebrated on the 3rd Friday of Decemeber, perfect timing for those Christmas office parties.2 people like this
@dgobucks226 (35134)
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23 Dec
I'm not surprised you like the concept, after all you do have a pink Christmas tree, lol.
More Interesting Christmas Sweater Facts:
1. The first known “ugly-sweater” party is thrown in Vancouver, Canada to raise money for a friend's cancer treatment.
2. Bill Cosby was known as "the father of ugly sweaters" as he often wore them on his 80's sitcom.
2 people like this
@AmbiePam (89511)
• United States
23 Dec
@dgobucks226 Looking back, those Bill Cosby sweaters were quite something. They were also the second most offensive thing he ever did.
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@snowy22315 (177670)
• United States
23 Dec
I am certain I have, although "ugly" is in the eye of the beholder.
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@dgobucks226 (35134)
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23 Dec
True. Seems the weird patterns and bold colors on those sweaters caused them to be referred as ugly.
More Interesting Christmas Sweater Facts:
1. The first known “ugly-sweater” party is thrown in Vancouver, Canada to raise money for a friend's cancer treatment.
2. Bill Cosby was known as "the father of ugly sweaters" as he often wore them on his 80's sitcom.
1 person likes this
@much2say (54978)
• Los Angeles, California
22 Dec
It's funny you mention this today. When I went shopping earlier, it seemed like EVERYONE was wearing their ugly sweater (is it that day or something?). I never had one and don't ever want one . My son said he saw someone wear one with a mirror on it .
. My son said he saw someone wear one with a mirror on it .2 people like this
@much2say (54978)
• Los Angeles, California
28 Dec
@dgobucks226 I didn't even realize there was an actual day for that . Oh geez the 3rd would even be too early for Christmas anything for me . Bill Cosby - oh yah, forgot about his crazy sweaters!!
. Oh geez the 3rd would even be too early for Christmas anything for me . Bill Cosby - oh yah, forgot about his crazy sweaters!!1 person likes this
@dgobucks226 (35134)
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23 Dec
There is an Ugly Sweater Day which is now celebrated on the 3rd Friday of December, perfect timing for those Christmas office parties. Perhaps others were honoring this day.
Yes, some of those sweaters can be pretty out there!
More Interesting Christmas Sweater Facts:
1. The first known “ugly-sweater” party is thrown in Vancouver, Canada to raise money for a friend's cancer treatment.
2. Bill Cosby was known as "the father of ugly sweaters" as he often wore them on his 80's sitcom.
Yes, some of those sweaters can be pretty out there!
More Interesting Christmas Sweater Facts:
1. The first known “ugly-sweater” party is thrown in Vancouver, Canada to raise money for a friend's cancer treatment.
2. Bill Cosby was known as "the father of ugly sweaters" as he often wore them on his 80's sitcom.2 people like this
@RebeccasFarm (88811)
• Arvada, Colorado
23 Dec
I haven't DB. In my youth however, I wore the most beautiful, soft Mohair sweaters at Christmas time.
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@dgobucks226 (35134)
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23 Dec
Wintertime and Christmas and any kind of sweater are perfect together.
More Interesting Christmas Sweater Facts:
1. Bill Cosby was known as "the father of ugly sweaters" as he often wore them on his 80's sitcom.
2. There is an Ugly Sweater Day which is now celebrated on the 3rd Friday of December, perfect timing for those Christmas office parties, lol.
More Interesting Christmas Sweater Facts:
1. Bill Cosby was known as "the father of ugly sweaters" as he often wore them on his 80's sitcom.
2. There is an Ugly Sweater Day which is now celebrated on the 3rd Friday of December, perfect timing for those Christmas office parties, lol.2 people like this
@dgobucks226 (35134)
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23 Dec
Yes, they do have a certain flair to them. "Eat, drink, and wear a tacky Christmas sweater."
More Interesting Christmas Sweater Facts:
1. The first known “ugly-sweater” party is thrown in Vancouver, Canada to raise money for a friend's cancer treatment.
2. Bill Cosby was known as "the father of ugly sweaters" as he often wore them on his 80's sitcom.
More Interesting Christmas Sweater Facts:
1. The first known “ugly-sweater” party is thrown in Vancouver, Canada to raise money for a friend's cancer treatment.
2. Bill Cosby was known as "the father of ugly sweaters" as he often wore them on his 80's sitcom.1 person likes this
@dgobucks226 (35134)
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23 Dec
Sometimes we must outgrow our youthful fashion choices.
More Interesting Christmas Sweater Facts:
1. The first known “ugly-sweater” party is thrown in Vancouver, Canada to raise money for a friend's cancer treatment.
2. Bill Cosby was known as "the father of ugly sweaters" as he often wore them on his 80's sitcom.
3. There is an Ugly Sweater Day which is now celebrated on the 3rd Friday of Decemeber, perfect timing for those Christmas office parties, lol.
More Interesting Christmas Sweater Facts:
1. The first known “ugly-sweater” party is thrown in Vancouver, Canada to raise money for a friend's cancer treatment.
2. Bill Cosby was known as "the father of ugly sweaters" as he often wore them on his 80's sitcom.
3. There is an Ugly Sweater Day which is now celebrated on the 3rd Friday of Decemeber, perfect timing for those Christmas office parties, lol.2 people like this
