Ugly sweaters first emerged in the 1950s and were originally known as 'Jingle Bell Sweaters'. Long-sleeved sweaters were typically adorned with the usual Christmas symbols – snowmen, Santa, angels, snowflakes, jingle bells, etc
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Ugly christmas sweaters trend gained popularity in the 1980s thanks to the TV personalities like Bill Cosby and Chevy Chase wearing them in popular shows and movies
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National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day, an unofficial holiday, is celebrated on the third Friday of December each year. It encourages people to wear their most outrageous and tacky Christmas sweaters
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The first National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day was organized in 2011 as a fundraising event for the “Save the Children” charity
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The Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of people wearing Christmas sweaters was achieved in 2018 in the United Kingdom, with 3,473 participants donning their festive, ugly attire
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The trend gained widespread popularity in the United States, with people hosting "Ugly Sweater Parties" during the holiday season. These parties often include contests for the ugliest sweater
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The trend has evolved to include DIY ugly Christmas sweaters, where people add their own decorations to outdo each other in ugliness
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Some cities host charity runs or races where participants wear ugly sweaters. These events combine physical activity with the festive spirit
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The trend has spread internationally, with people around the world embracing the humorous and festive spirit of ugly Christmas sweaters
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Beyond sweaters, the trend has expanded to include various merchandise such as ugly sweater-themed ornaments, socks, and even phone cases
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