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Here Are Some Funny Jokes About White Elephant Parties

Have you been to a White Elephant party before? Or perhaps you call it a Yankee Swap or a Dirty Santa party?

They’re a lot of fun – folks bring gifts to trade, and guests have the option to “steal” gifts from other people. It can get heated, and it’s even more fun when there are totally inappropriate presents involved!

If you’ve been to these parties, these will look familiar. If not, get yourself to one this year if you can!

1. You don’t say!

2. Uh oh…

3. Not gonna make it this year.

4. Some might even call it trash.

5. Might as well.

6. Swap with the Big Boss?

7. Might turn into a free-for-all.

8. Just like The Hunger Games.

9. They always dreamed of this.

10. Conspiracy theory.

11. Could be your meal ticket.

12. Mine!

13. Trying to tell you politely…

14. I’m here to file a complaint.

15. You won 2019.

Tell us all about your holiday parties this year!

How’d they go? Any drama? Any hilarity?

We’re dying to hear from you!

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5 Interesting Christmas Traditions From Around the World

If you’re an American like yours truly, you have Christmas down pat here in the good old USA. We know the Christmas traditions, the songs, the pop culture surrounding it, and we know all about the good food we eat every December 25.

But what do folks do in other countries to celebrate this holiday?

Here are five interesting and unusual Christmas traditions from around the globe that you might not know about.

1. Japan

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This one is very unusual, but who are we to judge? In Japan, people enjoy eating Kentucky Friend Chicken on Christmas Eve. Only one percent of the Japanese population is actually Christian, but KFC’s “Christmas Chicken” bucket is a huge hit in the country.

In 2016, an estimated 3.6 million families celebrated Christmas Eve this way in Japan. The tradition dates back to 1974 when a group of foreigners in Japan couldn’t find a turkey and decided to go to KFC instead. KFC saw it as a good marketing opportunity, and the rest is history. Today’s version consists of chicken, cake, and champagne.

2. Ukraine

Ukrainian Christmas Tree at the Museum of Science and Industry, 2008

In Ukraine, people decorate their trees with fake spiders and webs. Why, you ask? According to that country’s folklore, there was a poor, single mother who couldn’t afford to put any decorations on her family’s Christmas tree. One night while the family was sleeping, a spider spun a beautiful web and decorated the tree. The sun turned the web silver and gold and the poor family never needed anything ever again.

A nice story, I think.

3. Guatemala

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On December 7 at 6 o’clock in the evening, Guatemalans build bonfires to “burn the devil.” This tradition kicks off the Christmas season in Guatemala every year, and it especially popular in Guatemala City as a way to honor the city’s patron saint during the Feast of the Immaculate Conception.

The tradition started with a simple fire during colonial times, then over the years devil figures and even devil piñatas have been added to the mix. It’s estimated that 500,000 bonfires now burn in Guatemala every December 7.

4. Greenland

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Greenland doesn’t get a lot of mentions in the history books, but they do have an interesting Christmas tradition that’s worth noting. In that country of only 55,000 people (that’s half the size of Boulder, Colorado), the men serve the women their meals at Christmas. What’s the meal? Strips of whale blubber known as “mattak.” Dessert usually consists of porridge with butter, cinnamon, and sugar.

5. Venezuela

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This might be the best Christmas tradition I’ve ever heard! In Caracas, Venezuela, people strap on roller skates to head to church on Christmas Eve. The story goes that kids are supposed to go to bed with a piece of string tied to their toes and their foot dangling out of a window. People skating by the windows tug on the toe strings letting kids know it’s time to roller skate to mass. Despite the fact that people probably don’t sleep with their feet hanging out of the window, Venezuelans still roller skate to mass to this day.

When mass is over, people get together for food, music, and dance. I like this idea!

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Funny Tweets About the Ridiculousness of Office Holiday Parties

Working in an office can be soul-sucking, but there’s always one cool, positive thing on the horizon…the office holiday party.

They usually spin wildly out of control, and you never know what’s gonna happen on that night.

Will Bob from Accounting take off his pants again? Will Judy from Shipping and Receiving spike the eggnog? Will there be any fistfights between different departments?

You just never know!!!

1. That’s never a good thing to hear.

2. We survived…somehow.

3. Prepare yourself.

4. All by yourself.

5. Nice one!

6. Where’d this come from?

7. A perfectly fine excuse.

8. So…

9. Must’ve been one hell of a cake.

10. Standing ovation.

11. Misread the vibe on this one.

12. These are delicious!

13. Much better than a bonus, right?

14. Here we go…

15. Don’t do it!

Have you had any hilarious/ridiculous/amazing/crazy experiences at holiday parties at work?

Share your wild tales in the comments!

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Funny Tweets About the Temptation of Christmas Cookies

The Christmas season comes with a lot of familiar traditions: parties, gifts, travel, holiday movies and music…and cookies…LOTS AND LOTS OF COOKIES.

I think we’re all going to be dreaming of sprinkles for the next three months because we’re cramming so many of these babies in our mouths right now…

Let’s take a look at the tweets.

1. That’s why.

2. A perfect plan.

3. A precarious game.

4. It’s gonna get ugly.

5. You do you.

6. Good job!

7. No self-control.

8. Why am I doing this?

9. Santa’s in for a surprise.

10. Explain that one.

11. You ARE an all star!

12. They’re long gone.

13. A long process.

14. You must finish the job.

15. Tips from Mom.

Do you tend to go overboard on the cookies around this time of year?

Don’t feel bad about it! We do it, too!

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Check out These Hilarious Tweets About Christmas Wish Lists

It’s time to double-check those Christmas wish lists your kiddos gave you so you can make sure they have the best holiday ever…or at least until they present you with next year’s list…

Let’s take a deep dive into some hilarious Christmas lists from kids who will hopefully get everything they asked for this year…

1. “Fake head that is not alive.”

2. That’s a lot!

3. I want a scary ghost, too.

4. This kid is not messing around.

5. Have to include that trademark.

6. You did the right thing.

7. Color-coordinated.

8. You better make it happen.

9. Proper dictation.

10. Playing mind games.

11. You definitely need that intro.

12. All the way to the top.

13. That is sweet.

14. That’s quite a list.

15. I’m with him on this one.

What was on your kids’ lists?

What are the trendy toys this year?

Or maybe you just gave them a lump of coal?

Let us know in the comments!

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Funny Tweets From Parents Who Are Totally Over the Holidays

Moms and dads…at least you can take comfort in the fact that we’re in the home stretch right now.

The holidays have been long and stressful, but now there’s an end in sight.

So put your shoulders back, put a smile on your face, and power through!

It’ll be 2020 in no time!

1. The “updated” list.

2. Tell them the truth.

3. Put a ride to school on there, too.

4. Perfect!

5. That’s the way it works.

6. Not a bad deal!

7. A lot of peaks and valleys.

8. Don’t even bother.

9. Get those diamonds!

10. You better start working!

11. That’s what moms are for.

12. That makes sense.

13. Got carried away.

14. It’ll work like a charm!

15. Not exactly a relaxing night…

Have you had enough of your family and holiday festivities yet?

Tell us all about it in the comments!

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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer was…

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer was first published as a giveaway for the department store Montgomery Ward in 1939. The story was initially rejected because, in 1930s pop culture, a bright red nose was closely associated with chronic alcoholism and drunkards.

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Operation Christmas Drop

Every Christmas, the US Air Force performs Operation Christmas Drop – airdropping toys and other presents to children who live on remote Pacific islands.

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People Talk About Getting Texts from Their Exes During the Holidays

For some reason, scores of people decide to send their exes text messages during the holidays. Even when the breakup was awful and one side (or both) have made it clear that they want nothing to do with the other person.

I’m here to say that’s probably not a great idea…some things should just be left in the past.

Just stop it. Okay?

These tweeters definitely have some feelings about this topic.

1. Sure, why not?

2. Hahahaha.

3. Annual traditions.

4. Don’t bother.

5. Who are you again?

6. Who do you think you’re talking to?

7. That’s a shame.

8. Twelve is a lot…

9. Wow! Dragging their own child…

10. I think not.

11. Let’s go through it all over again.

12. A vicious cycle.

13. Probably a good idea.

14. NO WAY.

15. Uh oh…here we go again…

Just say NO!

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