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Thanksgiving

The Virtue of Being Apolitical

Our dissent is a heavyweight. But empire cannot be built if we know that.

Aamina Inayat Khan November 23, 2023 8 Comments
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Thanksgiving

My Favorite Thanksgiving Tradition Happens the Night Before

My father hates Thanksgiving.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya November 22, 2023 11 Comments
Christmas Jewish Holidays Shopping

Matching Holiday Pajama Sets for Your Super Cute Queer Fam

When my partner and I got together, one of the things I was most excited about were the matching family pajamas for Christmas we were going to get.

Sa'iyda Shabazz November 21, 2023 7 Comments
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Astrology, Tarot & Witchcraft Thanksgiving

What Dish Should You Bring to Friendsgiving/The Potluck Based on Your Sign?

It’s that time of year where queers of every Zodiac sign gather for anti-Thanksgiving, for Friendsgiving, for a fall or autumnal celebration or for a fundraising potluck.

Nico November 18, 2023 6 Comments
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Food Lists Thanksgiving

Outside the Sides Box: Alternative Thanksgiving Dishes That Go Great With Turkey

There are a whole lot of vegan and gluten free options for alternative Thanksgiving sides.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya November 15, 2023 5 Comments
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Thanksgiving

So You’re Hosting Your First Thanksgiving: Tips for Crushing it From a Seasoned Pro

As someone who has been hosting Thanksgiving on and off for the last 11 years, I’ve learned a lot.

Sa'iyda Shabazz November 13, 2023 9 Comments
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Christmas Movie Reviews

I Got High and Watched Tello’s Latest Lesbian Christmas Movie, “A Holiday I Do”

Wow Rivkah Reyes really said I will be stealing hearts like the Grinch stole Christmas.

Drew Burnett Gregory November 11, 2023 16 Comments
Crafts & DIY Projects Holigays

Join Me in Making Some DIY Holigay Candles

The holiday season is quickly approaching so you know what that means… decor! gifts! homey things!

Em Win November 2, 2023 7 Comments
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Halloween Parenting & Family

Queer Mom Chronicles: Halloween Is Just Another Reminder My Kid Is Growing Up

As a parent, Halloween is always such a mess of a holiday.

Sa'iyda Shabazz October 30, 2023 6 Comments
a gay screenshot from Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's REvenge
Halloween Movie Features

Obsessed: How “Nightmare On Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge” Ruined Its Gay Lead’s Life

“Looking back, it was so gay. It was amazing….all I can say was, we were all incredibly naive. Or, all incredibly latently gay. I’m not sure which.”

Riese October 27, 2023 3 Comments
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Comedy Halloween

9 Niche Last Minute Queer Halloween Costumes No One Will Understand But You

Option 1: Dress up as your ex using all of the clothes they left behind six years ago.

Reed October 25, 2023 9 Comments
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Halloween Quizzes

Quiz: Which Gay Halloween Candy Are You?

Are you gay? Have you ever wished to be reincarnated as a classic Halloween candy? Have I got the quiz for you!

Riese October 22, 2023 14 Comments
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Food Lists Halloween

41 Spooky, Scary, Halloween Recipes for Your Monster Mash or Fright Night

Halloween is totally the best, right? Halloween costumes, Halloween decorations, Halloween movies, Halloween parties, and of course, Halloween food.

Mey October 9, 2023 20 Comments
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Halloween Quizzes

Quiz: Plan a Halloween Party and I’ll Tell You Which Ghost of a Queer TV Character Is Haunting You

Picture this: you’re planning decorations for your Halloween party and you start to wonder if Jenny Schecter is hiding in the drywall.

Riese October 8, 2023 15 Comments
Halloween TV Feature

How to DIY an “A League of Their Own” Halloween Costume

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Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya October 6, 2023 9 Comments
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Halloween

How to DIY a “Yellowjackets” Halloween Costume

A little fake blood goes a long way with these cannibalistic gay group costume ideas.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya October 3, 2023 9 Comments
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Halloween

Spirit Halloween Animatronics, Ranked By Lesbianism

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Halloween

10 Gay Things to Do to Warm-Up For Halloween

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Heather Hogan August 30, 2023 1 Comment
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Jewish Holidays

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Nowadays, I ask, “how can my queerness deepen my Judaism, and how can my Judaism deepen my queerness?” Haggadah Min HaMeitzar is one answer to that question.

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