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A History of Gay Halloween (And Why It’s Called “Gay Christmas”)
Why has Halloween caught on so strongly in the LGBTQ2S+ community? One reason could be that LGBTQ2S+ people consume large parts of their lives hiding their correct selves, and presenting in a way that’s at odds with their desires and identity. Halloween’s emphasis on dressing up as something you’re typically not ends up being a powerful outlet to offer ourselves in a way that expresses who you really are. (And if you’re already doing that anyway, Halloween gives you an excuse to rotate the dial up to 11.)
What’s the history that led to Halloween’s status as the de facto LGBTQ2S+ holiday? And why is it often called “Gay Christmas,” anyway? Peruse on to find out!
A history of gay Halloween celebrations
In the November 1, 1907 of The Pittsburgh Press, an article described “girls who had donned male attire” being arrested for their transgression against gender norms — or as the article describes it, “appeared at the Central police station and took their medicine.” In 1913, police once again arrested both “women in men’s clothes” and “three boys who were making carly appearances in feminine costumes.” It wasn’t unti
Netflix’s first gay holiday rom-com
When the holiday season rolls around, I find myself pulled towards the lure of Hallmark-esque Christmas movies. They’re simply irresistible with charming small towns, cheesy romances, and holiday cheer.
Netflix has a wide range of original holiday movies out, and heaps of them are released every November. While I haven’t seen all of them, there certainly are a couple of gems.
Of course, it’s a fair critique to say that these types of movies are very formulaic and cliche. With unrealistic plotlines and predictable twists, the movies are by no means masterpieces. The once brooding love interest will always find the true sense of Christmas, and any threats to the holiday will be miraculously resolved. However, despite the cheesiness, there is something so lighthearted and fun about these movies that is hard to ignore.
With Christmas approaching, I set out to watch a fresh movie.
Number 8 on Netflix’s top ten charts was “Single All The Way,” released December 2nd, 2021. The movie centers on two gay best friends trying to navigate the holidays back home and, you guessed it, their feelings for one another.
Peter is tired of spending every Chri
Here it comes every year—the excitement of Mariah Carey Christmas songs and all our favorite gay icons belting out holiday hits, alongside the stress of planning the ultimate homosexual vacation Christmas. Let’s not even get started on New Year’s Eve and the start of 2025, which is just another layer of unnecessary drama (because let’s be true, the weather in the Northern Hemisphere is never on our side—expensive and unpleasant).
So how do you choose the best destinations to spend your next Christmas? It can be a burden, even for straight folks. (By the way, check out the Italian series I Abhor Christmas, based on the Norwegian series Home for Christmas.) Imagine navigating the holidays as a queer person, sometimes not even out to family, and, sadly, often not accepted.
Can’t wait to wear your gay couple Christmas pajamas? Want some gay Christmas romance? Whether you’re in a couple and not quite ready to tackle the family circus or looking to dance the night away and attach with new friends abroad, we’ve tailored the ideal destinations for an imprinted Christmas.
Remember, whether you’re with family, friends, or flying solo, your Christmas can be whatever you opt. Fill it w
It’s the season to embrace up on the sofa under a blanket, feast comfort food and see lots of movies – and what better to watch right now than some of these heart-warming gay Christmas movies.
We contain put together a list of some of the most popular gay Christmas movies around, some on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu and other platforms, there should be something for everyone!
If we have missed any gay Christmas movies from this list, please let us know!
10 Must Watch Gay Christmas Movies
Single all the way
New to Netflix this year, our first gay Christmas production focuses on Peter who you might recognise from Ugly Betty.
With mounting pressure from his family to get into an association and desperate to escape his family trying to ‘solve’ the problem of him being single, Peter persuades best friend Nick to pose as his boyfriend on a trip home for the holidays…..this is sure to obtain some interesting turns
Happiest Season
Something that I am sure we can all relate to, being out in some circles, but not to your family…
This homosexual Christmas movie see’s Harper bring her girlfriend Abby home for Christmas, however to Abbys surprise Harpe
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