Raining Buckets...

Is that what you really wanted to say? Is it? Is it really? Please think about one... because it sounds like you left out a few words.

Ugly Sweater Parties

OK, OK, so this is an event and not a phrase, but I don't get it, so I think it's applicable. Sure, parties are fun. Sure, ugly Christmas sweaters are silly and fun. But where in the heck did this phenomenon originate? As an East Coaster, the love of these parties blew my mind when I moved to the Midwest. In fact, I have at least four ugly sweater parties to attend in the upcoming weekend.

Is this strictly a Midwest thing or are my friends on the East Coast just boring?

P.S. This picture was yanked from Google images and I believe that both this man and his sweater are amazing. Let's be friends.

P.P.S Enjoy these links:
http://www.uglychristmassweaterparty.com/
http://www.hellishholidays.com/2006/12/ugly-christmas-sweater-party-guide.html
http://homemanagement.suite101.com/article.cfm/ugly_christmas_sweater_parties