Christmas
Take Two
“These two photos are from circa ’85. Though my parents had divorced several years earlier, my father came over to my mom’s house so we could take our Christmas Card pictures. One photo for Dad to send to his friends and family, and a different photo for Mom to send to hers. Dad thought it would be a great idea for me to stick my hand out of frame so as to imply that Mom, or in the other photo, Dad, was standing just outside the shot. I also really like how the background was meticulously chosen over, say, a shrub or maybe a grill. Here we are, um, in our backyard.”
(submitted by Lyzz)
Too Close For Comfort
This is why Santa always carries an Ottoman.
(submitted by Rachael in New Zealand)
Very Bad Santa
“My Mom took my brother, sister and I to the mall to get a “nice” Santa photo taken. When she picked up the photo, she was outraged.”
(submitted by Katrina)
Recreating The Awkwardness
(submitted by Steven)
The Jumpseat
“While my sister knew that Santa was the one who brought presents at Christmas, I apparently did not. He looks as thrilled to have me on his lap as I was.”
(submitted by Christine)
Joy & Pain
‘Im the sorry looking one in this photo, along with my two younger bothers and mom. First Christmas after my parents divorced, and I probably didn’t get the legos I was hoping for. Merry Christmas!”
(submitted by Josh)
Santa Claws
“The memories around this pic are fuzzy, I suspect that I have blocked out Santa trying to lift my shirt and/or pinch my nipple. If I had to guess, I was probably around four years old (1979). Clearly, I am horrified by the look on my face.”
(submitted by Joseph)
Cyber Corn
“My daughter loved this strange clip art (google cyber corn woman clip art) and had the idea that we should use that as our template for our family holiday photo.”
(submitted by Ellie)
