Winter Wonders and Christmas Customs: Creepy Legends

By Austin Price, Staff Writer

Alright, as we come to an end of these wild Christmas traditions, we will wrap things up with some scary stories and creepy Christmas legends. Why, you may ask. Because the true meaning of Christmas is not to show your love for one another through acts of generosity and kindness. No, the true meaning of Christmas is to focus on superstitious rituals and cult-like ideals. Here we go. 

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Winter Wonders and Christmas Customs: An Unusual Christmas Eve Tradition

By Austin Price, Staff Writer

Alright you single ladies, this next tradition is for you. This is by far the most unusual and outlandish Christmas tradition I have ever come across, but it certainly is interesting. While this tradition is not as well known in America, it is a holiday celebration staple for the Czech Republic. 

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Winter Wonders and Christmas Customs: Ugly Sweaters

By Austin Price, Staff Writer

Our next Christmas tradition is one of my personal favorites: the wearing of Ugly Christmas sweaters. Ugly Christmas sweaters didn’t actually start out so ugly. The original ugly Christmas sweaters were never intended to be ugly; they were actually pretty artistic and joyful. They were first known as “Jingle Bell Sweaters” and featured discrete Christmas themed decorations. However, as the years went by, these sweaters became more commercialized and took on a different meaning. 

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