Wearing ugly Christmas sweaters has become traditional throughout the holiday season. Sweaters often consist of red and green, and are decorated with images of reindeers, snowmen, Santa Claus, stockings, Christmas trees, bells and various types of pom-poms. Often times, sweaters can be wild and over the top, looking silly on any person that wears one.

These “tacky” sweaters are starting to show up in stores all around as they become a fashion trend in addition to being a Christmas tradition. For example, you can find  many varieties at places such as local thrift stores like the Salvation Army, Urban Outfitters, Target and Forever 21.

You can also make your own with an ordinary sweater or turtleneck and many felt cutouts of items that represent Christmas, such as snowmen and snowflakes. They can  be purchased online or at a craft store.

Despite being unfairly labeled as “ugly,” many people wear holiday sweaters to show off their Christmas spirit and excitement for the holidays.

“I think people are starting to make ugly Christmas sweaters a fashion statement. I see celebrities wearing them all the time in winter,” freshman Sheila Aguirre said.

Celebrities such as Justin Bieber, Ellen DeGeneres, members of One Direction and Taylor Swift are wearing Christmas sweaters and sharing them with fans through social media. In addition, people get creative with their sweaters and throw Christmas sweater themed parties and contests to show off their wacky sweaters every year.

Wearing “ugly” holiday sweaters is tradition that will likely stay since so many enjoy them because they embody the holiday spirit. Some students believe that such sweaters aren’t even  an unattractive sight and admire people’s creativity.

“Sometimes they’re not even ugly, they’re [kind of] cute. I guess it’s okay to wear them to get into spirit and stuff,” sophomore Nella Gross said.