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SALT LAKE CITY — When it comes to December fashion, the uglier the sweater, the better.
That's right, ugly sweater season is upon us. It's only time of year when the person with the most hideous of apparel becomes the envy of every partygoer.
Ugly sweaters aren't just welcome at holiday soirees. All over the country, you'll find races, contests and themed work days devoted to the art of this holiday staple.
One need not raid one's great-aunt's closet to find the perfect knitted holiday uniform this year. Retailers like Macy's, Target and Kohl's have joined the trend, stocking their hangers with a feast of tacky — yet brilliant — offerings for the eager holiday enthusiast.
Even the NFL has jumped on the bandwagon. Who needs a jersey when you can proudly represent your team in the tackiest way possible?
Social media sites like Instagram and Pinterest serve as the haven for DIY-addicts, offering thousands of suggestions and directions for those who want to create their ugly masterpiece.
So grab a glass of egg nog and take a gander at the following roundup of some of the ugliest sweaters around. If that doesn't put you in the holiday spirit, you're a mean one, Mr. Grinch.
1. The Rudolph
[A photo posted by HeatherLaslo (@heathiepants)](https://www.instagram.com/p/iPCXOOuHI1/) on
2\. [The Twin](https://www.instagram.com/p/-wJ0HhTaRy/?tagged=uglysweater) =========================================================================
[A photo posted by Everyday Show (@everyday\_show)](https://www.instagram.com/p/-wJ0HhTaRy/) on
3\. [The Christmas Tree](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/290763719671511378/) ==========================================================================
[A photo posted by HeatherLaslo (@heathiepants)](https://www.instagram.com/p/TRwnKUOHD1/) on
4\. [The Grumpy Cat](https://www.instagram.com/p/-usQmKn-mJ/?tagged=uglysweater) ===============================================================================
[A photo posted by Andrew Ionashku (@ionashkua)](https://www.instagram.com/p/-usQmKn-mJ/) on
5\. [The Mantel](https://www.instagram.com/p/-uMn2HAx74/?tagged=uglysweater) ===========================================================================
[A photo posted by Jerry's Sandwiches (@jerryssandwiches)](https://www.instagram.com/p/-uMn2HAx74/) on
6\. [The Vader](https://www.instagram.com/p/-r1eGUIcDY/?tagged=uglysweater) ==========================================================================
[A photo posted by Kyle Raymond (@sonnemkr)](https://www.instagram.com/p/-r1eGUIcDY/) on
7\. [The "Elfie"](https://www.instagram.com/p/-sB2-GBbxj/?tagged=uglysweater) ============================================================================
[A photo posted by Amanda (@amandastmtl)](https://www.instagram.com/p/-sB2-GBbxj/) on