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December 9, 2018
Holidays/Events/Parades

“The magic of Christmas never ends and its greatest of gifts are family and friends”

"The magic of Christmas never ends, and its greatest of gifts are family and friends" is a Christmas saying that has been printed on many images. "The Magic of Christmas never ends…

December 19, 2016
Holidays/Events/Parades

“The main reason Santa is so jolly is because he knows where all the bad girls live”

"The main reason Santa is so jolly is because he knows where all the bad girls live" is a Christmas joke that has been printed on many images. Authorship is uncertain. "The main…

September 14, 2021
Holidays/Events/Parades

“The Met Gala is Burning Man for people named in the Panama Papers”

The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute has held an annual fundraiser since 1948, called the Costume Institute Gala, but usually known as the “Met Gala” or “Met Ball.” Some…

September 14, 2021
Holidays/Events/Parades

“The Met Gala is Halloween for celebrities”

The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute has held an annual fundraiser since 1948, called the Costume Institute Gala, but usually known as the “Met Gala” or “Met Ball.” Many…

September 14, 2021
Holidays/Events/Parades

“The Met Gala is just boujee Halloween”

The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute has held an annual fundraiser since 1948, called the Costume Institute Gala, but usually known as the “Met Gala” or “Met Ball.” Many…

September 13, 2021
Holidays/Events/Parades

“The Met Gala is just Final Fantasy cosplay for rich people”

The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute has held an annual fundraiser since 1948, called the Costume Institute Gala, but usually known as the “Met Gala” or “Met Ball.” Many…

September 14, 2021
Holidays/Events/Parades

“The Met Gala is just Halloween for rich people”

The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute has held an annual fundraiser since 1948, called the Costume Institute Gala, but usually known as the “Met Gala” or “Met Ball.” Many…

September 14, 2021
Holidays/Events/Parades

“The Met Gala is like a bougie Halloween party”

The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute has held an annual fundraiser since 1948, called the Costume Institute Gala, but usually known as the “Met Gala” or “Met Ball.” Many…

October 30, 2024
Banking/Finance/InsuranceBuildings/Housing/ParksHolidays/Events/Parades

“The scariest part of Halloween is knowing my rent is due the next day”

Halloween is October 31st, and the next day is November 1st. Bills are often due on the first of a month. This was posted on X/Twitter by 🦋@simplylay on October 30, 2022, and this received over…

October 30, 2024
Banking/Finance/InsuranceBuildings/Housing/ParksHolidays/Events/Parades

“The scariest thing about Halloween is that rent due at midnight”

Halloween is October 31st, and the next day is November 1st. Bills are often due on the first of a month. This was posted on X/Twitter by 🦋@simplylay on October 30, 2022, and this received over…

November 2, 2024
Holidays/Events/Parades

“There are 12 days of Christmas. None of which are in fucking November”

Many people put up Christmas decorations early, such as in November. "There are twelve days of Christmas. None of which are in fucking November" is a saying that has been printed on many…

November 2, 2024
Holidays/Events/Parades

“There are twelve days of Christmas. None of which are in fucking November”

Many people put up Christmas decorations early, such as in November. "There are twelve days of Christmas. None of which are in fucking November" is a saying that has been printed on many…

November 22, 2016
Holidays/Events/Parades

“There is one day that is ours. Thanksgiving Day is the one day that is purely American.”

"There is one day that is ours. Thanksgiving Day is the one day that is purely American" is a paraphrase of O. Henry (the pen name of William Sydney Porter, 1862-1910). The words come…

May 13, 2017
Holidays/Events/Parades

“There’s only one pretty child in the world, and every mother has it”

"There's only one pretty child in the world, and every mother has it" is a popular Mother's Day saying that has been printed on many images. Authorship is uncertain. "There…

June 4, 2020
Holidays/Events/Parades

“There’s only one thing about Halloween that scares me.”/“Which is?”

"Witches" sounds like "which is." "RT @timbuckteeth: Halloween is only good for one thing. Which is...." was posted on Twitter by Darcy Moore on October 31, 2009.…

December 7, 2025
Holidays/Events/ParadesMusic/Dance/Theatre/Film/CircusNames/Phrases

“They should do a reverse Hallmark Christmas movie where a small town girl who appreciates the little things in life visits NYC…”

In a typical Hallmark Channel Christmas movie, the protagonist (a young woman) becomes disillusioned in the big city (such as New York City), and finds the true meaning of Christmas right in her…

December 21, 2022
Holidays/Events/Parades

“This Christmas instead of gifts, I’m giving everyone my opinion. Get excited”

"Instead of presents this year, I'm giving everyone my opinion. Get excited" (or "This Christmas/year instead of gifts, I'm giving everyone my opinion. Get excited")…

November 26, 2025
Food/DrinkHolidays/Events/Parades

“This Thanksgiving, my thoughts and prayers go out to everyone who has to do the dishes”

Thanksgiving might be fun, but what about all those dishes that need to be washed? "This Thanksgiving, my thoughts and prayers go out to everyone who has to do the dishes" (shown on an…

February 17, 2018
Holidays/Events/Parades

“This Valentine’s Day, I will almost certainly be inundated. Sorry. In, undated”

The word "inundated" is sometimes punned as "in, undated." "Ever since I joined one of those 'love match' sites I've been inundated. Sorry, that should have…

December 22, 2022
Holidays/Events/Parades

“This year instead of gifts, I’m giving everyone my opinion. Get excited”

"Instead of presents this year, I'm giving everyone my opinion. Get excited" (or "This Christmas/year instead of gifts, I'm giving everyone my opinion. Get excited")…

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