Tackiness has become as much a part of the holiday celebration as spiked eggnog and stilted homecomings. But one tradition we hope never, ever dies is the holiday family portrait. For reasons unknown to most, families believe that every friend or relative they have ever spoken to demands to know how their year has been -- but the one thing that makes it all worth it is the very likely possibility that the enclosed portrait will be pure photographic embarrassment.
The Jordan Family Xmas 2010. Atlanta, GA
Putting the fun back in dysfunctional!
Only our hairdresser knows for sure ....
This year were going to party like its 1899.
One of the many awkward family holiday photos on JoySomeone.com.
At the end of a Thanksgiving family reunion, sister was about to leave for the airport. "Wait! Let's get a picture of all the siblings before you leave!" Unfortunately, big brother had just stepped in the shower. Problem? Not for this family.
Our super action Christmas card...photoshop rules!
She thought more present would be more fun, not when you're playing the white elephant game.
Nothing beats getting Christmas cards from the ex and his new boyfriend.
my favorite christmas picture ever, my grandparents and dad (the one in the nose and glasses) are now gone but this picture captures us as we were perfectly
My wife and I became very spiritual since moving to Colorado...
My friends hope I'll unwrap some dignity this year.
My niece & nephews terrorized by a visit from Santa
What's Xmas without AK-47s? New Year's was the bomb!
Merry Christmas!
The kids are in college now and when they put this photo on Facebook their friends went wild. We never noticed :)
"I'm Parker Wolf and this is my 1st Thanksgiving. They say that Parker Stew will taste good with turkey. I'm not quite sure what that means!"
Peter may or may NOT get presents from Santa this year!
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