How to Take an Awkward Holiday Photo

Well, the most awkward time of the year is upon us and 'tis the season of taking family photos. So, we here at AFP wanted to pass along our knowledge to help you and your family create a memorable and cringe-worthy holiday photo.

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[Lee Valey]

12:14 AM on 12/23/2011

#9 Santa with the black eye,is that a nod to A Christmas Story?
That kid looks an awful lot like Ralphie.

[sibyl9]

12:03 PM on 12/20/2011

Glad to say I've never dressed my kids in matching clothes. I do like the photo of the black lab in the Santa hat, but then I'm biased.

[I AM BRO]

11:24 AM on 12/19/2011

just piss your pants and act cool

[wheelzroller]

01:58 PM on 12/18/2011

These photographs open a memory. As silly as these photo's may seem, they are created with
love and hope, that at some future date, as life moves on, a cherished moment will be remembered.
All wearing some brightly coloured cloth exposing to all who will take a moment to reflect on their
own memories , that we are one, we are home, we are family.

[ennui the third]

02:13 PM on 12/17/2011

I have an idea...how about how not to take any photos?....first hide your camera.....if you have other suggestions, I am open to it!

[jkleopardqueen]

10:08 AM on 12/17/2011

Well picture number three isn't so bad, at least nobody is frowning and every is fully dressed.

[ms velma]

10:51 PM on 12/16/2011

No one ever went broke underestimating the poor taste of the average American. I always wonder about the pet holiday photos. Do the pets ever retaliate for the humiliation of being dressed in lame costumes?

[Tom Boros]

10:00 PM on 12/16/2011

I got passion in my pants and I ain't afraid to show it. ...ahhh
I'm sexy and I know it

[mbelsanti]

06:50 AM on 12/19/2011

wiggle wiggle wiggle wiggle wiggle yeah!

[dinky]

09:50 PM on 12/16/2011

Picture #5 is down right CREEPY !

[ms velma]

10:46 PM on 12/16/2011

Yeah. Still, they'd better hold on to that photo. The kids will need it years from now when they have to go to therapy

[ladywiccan]

08:38 PM on 12/16/2011

my ex-son in law would walk around the house neked I'd call before going over just to make sure he at least put on some shorts. Threatened to throw a glass of ice water you know where if he answered the door in the all together.my grand daughter got a lesson in anomy even if they didn't want one

[WashyWizard84]

07:38 PM on 12/16/2011

LOL I have a few Christmas photos I would rather burn than show----like the one that has Santa with black eye---Made me laugh

[ms velma]

10:48 PM on 12/16/2011

Santa probably got into somebody's way on Black Friday! That's one I'd actually show to others. It's that funny.

[J Owen Williams]

02:23 AM on 12/17/2011

I'm thinking more like Santa drank too much peppermint Schnapps.

[disaprove]

07:25 PM on 12/16/2011

This father's actions tells his kids that nuditiy is ok. I think this is gross and in very bad taste.

[Muttster]

08:28 PM on 12/16/2011

don't hate. Because YOU think it "is gross and in very bad taste", does NOT mean that it wrong or indecent. MANY PEOPLE enjoy not being clothed. My parents taught me that it is better to be thought a fool rather than opening my mouth and removing all doubt.

[lusotropicalism]

09:11 PM on 12/16/2011

I know of someone who had a father who was an exhibitionist amongst his family members, male and female. He'd lay in bed fully naked, with a wide open bedroom door. He would also wear boxer shorts with an open slit down the middle and "let it all hang out," even when guests were present, and also when very young nieces and nephews visited. This is NOT "normal," and it IS a form of molestation. And it's not like he asked guests visiting, and/or family members, if his exhibitionism offended them. The attitude that he expressed to his wife was that he "was the king of the house and paid the bills," and "if anyone didn't like it then they can leave." He also had a habit of trying to enter the bathroom on numerous occasions when his daughter was showering. He really messed up his oldest son whom he required to sleep with him from a small boy, all the way to when this son was 15. Suffice to say, his son prefers to sleep with older men to this day, 30 years after he last slept with dad. But now at least dad is pushing daisies.

[scottt456]

07:41 AM on 12/17/2011

Then you should have listened to your parents and not speak.

[LoreleiEve]

11:30 PM on 12/16/2011

If you look closely, you'll see the "naked" dad is wearing red boxers. So, yeah, it's kinda more goofy than creepy. You'd probably have to know that guy's sense of humor in real life. His family doesn't look traumatized.

[jplanner]

05:26 AM on 12/18/2011

I can't tell, I think that could be the mom's shirt. Regardless, I instantly figured that they guy was a kidder and was wearing shorts and was joking around by making himself look naked. So I agree! Otherwise they wouldn't be able to show anyone that pic, I think they'd want to. He's joking around.

[Hassan Mujtaba]

12:11 AM on 12/31/2011

hi

[SweetCarolineoftheForest]

07:16 PM on 12/16/2011

The winning pic is Santa with the black eye; a close second has to be that strange family with the ugly sweaters and neck and neck with them is the people whose mother bought the ugly fabric at the sewing store and made the hideous vests and shirts, Ugh!!!

[gtrblues4]

07:08 PM on 12/16/2011

I smiled at a few of them, then I saw the Santa with a black eye... All bets were off, i'm still laughing at that one... Priceless!!

[beatles4ever]

06:58 PM on 12/16/2011

the mall santa looks really creepy!