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How Queer People Can Reclaim Holiday Rituals

No matter what holiday you observe, there are ways to celebrate the end of this trash-fire year.

Holiday Gifts for Everyone

Can't Decide? 5 Gift Ideas That Cover Almost Everyone

It's the most wonderful time of the year -- unless, of course, you don't have a clue what to get for anyone on your list.

How This Queer Trans Man Reclaimed Christmas

Opinion

How I Reclaimed Christmas

Despite the anti-LGBT hate spouted by right-wing self-proclaimed Christians, this holiday-loving guy believes the reason for the season makes room for queer people too.

Arts & Entertainment

Hannah Waddingham on Making Her Holiday Special Extra Merry and Gay

The Ted Lasso star tells the Advocate Channel that it was crucial and personal to her that Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas has loads of LGBTQ+ visibility.

Religion

Boston Church Wants to Be a Home for LGBTQ+ Folks During the Holidays

Arlington Street Church's leadership said they want to provide a welcoming place for queer people.

Music

VIDEO: Kick off the Holidays With a Beautiful Song by a Queer Musician

Out violinist and singer Edmund Bagnell's "Wrapped Up in Your Love" has us feeling all warm and cozy.

film

How Ana Gasteyer and Rachel Dratch Queered A Clüsterfünke Christmas

The comedy legends wrote and star in a send-up of holiday romcoms that also pointedly addresses years of erasure of queer characters in such films.

Business

Santa Stars in Gay Love Story in Postal Service Christmas Ad

The ad from Norway feels like a queer holiday miracle.

News

Target's Pride Nutcracker Is Making the Yuletide Gayer

The doll has been selling out in stores across the country thanks to its popularity on social media.

film

Michael Urie Serves Christmas Camp in 1st Single All the Way Trailer

The latest queer holiday flick from Netflix costars Philemon Chambers, Kathy Najimy, Jennifer Coolidge, and more.

Music

7 Big Gay Music Moments from Vintage Christmas TV Specials

From Cher to Chewbacca, nothing says 'Happy Holidays' like Christmas kitsch.

Music

Elton John Christmas Ad Depicts His Life Through His Pianos

The tearjerker of an ad for the British retailer John Lewis set to John's "Your Song" is a moving homage to John's music and influence on pop culture.

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How Queer People Can Reclaim Holiday Rituals

No matter what holiday you observe, there are ways to celebrate the end of this trash-fire year.

Can't Decide? 5 Gift Ideas That Cover Almost Everyone

It's the most wonderful time of the year -- unless, of course, you don't have a clue what to get for anyone on your list.

How I Reclaimed Christmas

Despite the anti-LGBT hate spouted by right-wing self-proclaimed Christians, this holiday-loving guy believes the reason for the season makes room for queer people too.

How Your Fave LGBTQ+ Celebs Made This Yuletide Celebration Extra Gay

Who said celebrities weren't just like us?

Hannah Waddingham on Making Her Holiday Special Extra Merry and Gay

The Ted Lasso star tells the Advocate Channel that it was crucial and personal to her that Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas has loads of LGBTQ+ visibility.

Boston Church Wants to Be a Home for LGBTQ+ Folks During the Holidays

Arlington Street Church's leadership said they want to provide a welcoming place for queer people.

VIDEO: Kick off the Holidays With a Beautiful Song by a Queer Musician

Out violinist and singer Edmund Bagnell's "Wrapped Up in Your Love" has us feeling all warm and cozy.

How Ana Gasteyer and Rachel Dratch Queered A Clüsterfünke Christmas

The comedy legends wrote and star in a send-up of holiday romcoms that also pointedly addresses years of erasure of queer characters in such films.

Santa Stars in Gay Love Story in Postal Service Christmas Ad

The ad from Norway feels like a queer holiday miracle.

Target's Pride Nutcracker Is Making the Yuletide Gayer

The doll has been selling out in stores across the country thanks to its popularity on social media.

Michael Urie Serves Christmas Camp in 1st Single All the Way Trailer

The latest queer holiday flick from Netflix costars Philemon Chambers, Kathy Najimy, Jennifer Coolidge, and more.

7 Big Gay Music Moments from Vintage Christmas TV Specials

From Cher to Chewbacca, nothing says 'Happy Holidays' like Christmas kitsch.

Elton John Christmas Ad Depicts His Life Through His Pianos

The tearjerker of an ad for the British retailer John Lewis set to John's "Your Song" is a moving homage to John's music and influence on pop culture.

Rainbow Cards Project Brings Holiday Cheer to Isolated LGBTQ People

A young queer woman from the U.K. created the project to send holiday cards to people who were disowned by their families after coming out.

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Christmas

No matter what holiday you observe, there are ways to celebrate the end of this trash-fire year.

It's the most wonderful time of the year -- unless, of course, you don't have a clue what to get for anyone on your list.

Despite the anti-LGBT hate spouted by right-wing self-proclaimed Christians, this holiday-loving guy believes the reason for the season makes room for queer people too.

Who said celebrities weren't just like us?

The Ted Lasso star tells the Advocate Channel that it was crucial and personal to her that Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas has loads of LGBTQ+ visibility.

Arlington Street Church's leadership said they want to provide a welcoming place for queer people.

Out violinist and singer Edmund Bagnell's "Wrapped Up in Your Love" has us feeling all warm and cozy.

The comedy legends wrote and star in a send-up of holiday romcoms that also pointedly addresses years of erasure of queer characters in such films.

The ad from Norway feels like a queer holiday miracle.

The doll has been selling out in stores across the country thanks to its popularity on social media.

The latest queer holiday flick from Netflix costars Philemon Chambers, Kathy Najimy, Jennifer Coolidge, and more.

From Cher to Chewbacca, nothing says 'Happy Holidays' like Christmas kitsch.

The tearjerker of an ad for the British retailer John Lewis set to John's "Your Song" is a moving homage to John's music and influence on pop culture.

A young queer woman from the U.K. created the project to send holiday cards to people who were disowned by their families after coming out.