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“Christmas is for the kids,” they cry. Well, straight people, at least. Because while Christmas was a hoot for us gays as children, it doesn’t compare to celebrating the “reason for the season” – shirtless holiday-party bartenders! – as dude-lovin’ adult men with eggnog to guzzle and hot guys to nuzzle. Just how does Baby Jesus’ birthday make the yuletide gay-er? Let me count the ways.

shoes, and accessories so I can look my best. Then Christmas comes along (or Hanukkah, if that’s your thing) and I get to use my God-given talents for the greater good as I scoop up gifts galore, always at discount prices.

Gays have been making ugly Christmas sweaters chic since before they became an industry unto their own in the mid-to-late aughts. Nowadays there are themed 5ks, festivals, and cabarets to celebrate the most hideous holiday jumpers of them all (some of which feature 3-D plush animals or light up), and there’s even a National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day – the third Friday of December; this year it’s Dec. 17 – to help get everyone in the spirit (or just so you’ll buy more sweaters since the trend has evolved into a multimillion-dollar business).

Don’t judge – you know you do it, too.

Yes sir, if shopping were a marathon, my name would be Albert Korir. First across the finish line with the most coveted, brush-your-shoulder-off Christmas 1. TV is overflowing with the gay(ish) festive presents you’ll unwrap all year. specials and movies we love Move over, Santa. Guncle Mikey is comin’ to town. We all have that one holiday program or movie that holds a special place in our hearts. “National 5. All the parties for which we get to dress for our Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” is high on my list lives (it stays on my DVR year round, in fact) with “Home Alone” (1 and 2) not far behind – modern classics, At no other time of year is it more appropriate to wear both of ’em. I also enjoy some of the Christmas the most outrageous business-casual and formal cartoons that were popular back in my day – waaaay wear this side of RuPaul’s walk-in – to places where back in the 1980s – like “A Garfield Christmas,” you’ll actually be seen. “The Smurfs’ Christmas Special,” and a “Chipmunk Christmas” (which, I have to note, bring back fond So if you’ve got it, honey, flaunt it at Christmas. memories, but get no points for title creativity). And, of course, who can forget the required gay viewing Nobody bats a falsie at your suede slacks, bedazzled of 1963’s “Judy Garland Christmas Show,” where a vests, rhinestone ties, or gold-lamé lapels when middle-aged Dorothy and her kids sing and dance to tinsel is on the tree and mulled wine is on the holiday standards – presumably drunk AF (Judy; not menu. Nobody you care about anyway. In fact, your her kids – OK, maybe Liza) – to the delight of millions. friends and loved ones have come to expect your You know that B was a blast at the MGM company effervescent ensembles – and they’re pretty much party. gutted whenever you keep it conservative – and that in itself is the best gift they can give you. 2. Christmas music is our jam! 6. The two-for-one gifts that we buy for our Ask the DJ to play Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for partners Christmas” in a gay club anytime after Thanksgiving and watch what happens – live. Pandemonium will My boyfriend is notorious for not knowing what he ensue – lady-boys will literally lose their shit right wants for Christmas, or waiting until the last minute in front of you – and perhaps deservedly so: Mimi to tell me, forcing me, so late in the season, to spend has topped Billboard’s Holiday 100 chart since a quarter of his gift budget on shipping fees. Me, its inception with her peppy 1994 jingle, and this on the hand – well, my list is categorized, itemized, year is no exception. Dive deeper into this list, and alphabetized, and finalized by early November. everything looks familiar: Brenda Lee’s 1958 classic Signed, sealed, delivered. And this is where I’m “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree,” Nat King Cole’s gonna let you in on a little secret. Since my husband “The Christmas Song,” Bobby Helms’ “Jingle Bell also waits until the very last minute to buy my gifts, Rock,” and Bing Crosby’s “White Christmas.” some of which are unavailable to ship or just plain sold out by the time he orders them (the genesis of And you know every word! several stink-eyes and sad faces on Dec. 25 over the past 10 years), I’ve devised a plan to keep us Because, unlike that lumbersexual beard you’ve got both happy on Christmas morning: I buy the things growing on your mug or the man-bun that’s making I want, wrap them up, and give them to him. He’s you bald, good taste in upbeat music never goes out super appreciative at how thoughtful I am given of style. the limited ideas I was provided, and I’m over here subconsciously patting myself on my back – because 3. Nobody rocks ugly Christmas sweaters like we as soon as he turns his, those goodies come back do to Daddy. 7. Commandeering each other’s gift from other givers

Every gay couple – especially all you same-size gents out there – knows what’s up right here: One gift, dual usage. Everything from button-downs and blazers to coats and colognes become joint property as soon as it gets home. But the giving tree doesn’t stop there. The video games from your cousin, that car-cleaning kit from your pop, even the grooming But you don’t know nothin’ about that. products from your bestie – all up for grabs. And it goes without saying that we’re eager to share our Because like a proper OG, you still get your original, stashes among ourselves – because we love each one-of-a-kind UCS at the thrift shop before taking other… and sometimes our boo gets something we it home to embellish that joint with enough sequin, really, really like when all we got were socks. ribbons, and ornaments to squeeze a tear out of Tim Gunn’s tight little face. Go ahead with your bad self. Again. Make it work! Thanks, Aunt Karen. 4. We get to shop like it’s our J-O-B Mikey Rox is an award-winning journalist and LGBT I won’t speak for you, but I was born for Black Friday. lifestyle expert whose work has been published in I practice all year leading up to the holiday season more than 100 outlets across the world. Connect with by scouting the best sales, stacking my coupons, Mikey on Instagram @mikeyroxtravels and generally scouring racks upon racks of clothing,

7 Reasons Being Gay at Christmastime Is Holly-Frickin’-Jolly Being homo is awesome all year round, but it’s even better when there’s presents

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A queen with a rich and vibrant history, Fontaine (featured on Seasons 8 and 9 of RuPauls Drag Race) has taken her career from Puerto Rico to Austin. She started her career inspired by pageant queens past, but Fontaine has made a name for herself as well as her “cucu” (her signature phrase on the show) by being a queen that is relatable, funny, and genuine. Throughout her time on Season 8, Fontaine was seen as a lovable queen who truly brought up the energy in the room however her time on Season 9 after winning Miss. Congeniality on her original season, really showed us the lovable side of CLF and put her on the map. We talked about various topics including politics, music and where the future of drag is going. -Christopher Gonzalez LaCorte

Peach: Thank you so much for talking to me today! You are honestly one of my favorite queens from the show. I feel like you represent such a different subset of the pageant world that is genuinely nice and believes in the sisterhood. CLF: Wow, thank you so much! That really means a lot! Peach: You had some health complications while on the show but came out a survivor in the end, do you think that helped with your determination on the show? CLF: Absolutely. I think that going through the health scare and recovering from that really showed me how I can overcome problems around me and keep pushing through.

Peach: During your time on the show, what do you think you could have done different? CLF: I would have done more research for Snatch Game and made sure I was more well prepared for it. On the show, it sounded like I was saying a bunch of nonsense but I was essentially translating the jokes in my head from Spanish to English so it didn’t come across the same. Peach: You spoke about the connection you had with Acid Betty on the reunion of Season 8, do you have that same connection with any of the other queens on either Season? CLF: I do! Even though my main season was Season 8, and I do love my season sisters… when I came back for Season 9, I felt like I had more of a connection with them. To this day, we still talk and I am in group chats with sisters from nine. It’s not anything against those on 8, but I just connect with Season 9! Peach: What do you think is important for a queen to have longevity like yourself this day in age? Queens are releasing music (which we will talk about in a moment), they’re appearing on new television shows online and live, all the tours with World of Wonder… where do you think drag is going? CLF: So, looking at music for example, there have been so many queens who have produced music before I even made it on the show. My sisters Alaska, Trixie, Sharon Needles have all hd some really amazing drag careers that include their music. I think you need to be at the forefront of what is happening in order to really keep people engaged. As, drag queens we are very involved in our communities and we can bring to light what is important because of the platform we are given… from drag race to our music, etc. Drag is taking over the world…

Peach: So you’re saying drag is political in a sense? CLF: Absolutely! I hope that one day we can even see a drag queen in office. We already have so many amazing politicians who are part of the LGBTQIA community, that it can only go further! We have Sylvia Rivera and Marsha P. Johnson who were at the start of the gay rights movement, and without those trans individuals we wouldn’t have drag either. They paved the way for us and we have a duty to continue fighting for what is right. Peach: I love that. I am from Orlando, and I think that in the wake of the Pulse Orlando shooting, which you and Trinity spoke briefly about on Season 9… there was a wave of queens that I personally saw in the Orlando bars who truly rushed to be by their patrons’ sides. They were a source of laughter and comfort when we lost that safety. CLF: For sure. Peach: Lets talk about your music career, what do you have in store for us?

CLF: Well I have been producing music for a while now and I love it. What I didn’t really get to show on the competition was that I truly love singing. I have been singing for 25+ years and I didn’t get to show that, so I regret that a bit. But I am looking forward to putting out more music and releasing a full EP in the future. My song “Bring Me The Holidays” is out right now and is meant to make people happy in a time when so many of us haven’t been with the pandemic and such. Peach: How do you feel about the new show “Queen of the Universe” that is about to launch?

Bring Me The Holidays is available on Spotify, Apple Music, Youtube Music and the iHeart Music App.

CLF: ANYTHING to bring more positive light to the drag art form, I love. I am so excited for JujuBe and Trixie, and even Ava Vox who is a sister queen who I have known for years and was on American Idol. It is a World of Wonder production, so they have a beautiful set and it is going to be so amazing. Peach: Would you ever audition? CLF: Well of course! I would love to audition. If the show gets renewed after this season, I would definitely try out! Peach: Final question: All Stars? Would you or wouldn’t you? CLF: Absolutely! If RuPaul called tomorrow and asked me to come back for All Stars I would. I loved what I experienced on the show, and I would definitely love to be on the show again. Peach: Well, Cynthia thank you so much! You truly are a gorgeous queen and I think you represent a lot of people in the world who see themselves in you. Thank you for taking time to chat today! We look forward to seeing you on All Stars, hopefully!

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December 1st - December 8th

Jane Lynch: A Swinging Little Christmas @ City Winery | December 1st (6:30 PM) Doors open at 6:30PM, show starts at 8:00PM. Emmy Award and Golden Globe Award winning actress, Jane Lynch, is getting in the Christmas spirit with the release of a brand new Christmas CD, “A Swingin’ Little Christmas”! Following a path set by her role as Sue Sylvester on the musical mega-hit TV show, Glee, a successful run as Miss Hannigan in the Broadway revival of Annie and a critically acclaimed national tour of her own cabaret show with Kate Flannery, Two Lost Souls, this album marks her first step as a international recording artist. Jane didn’t come to the party alone, inviting her friends Kate Flannery (best known for her portrayal of Meredith on NBC’s The Office) and Tim Davis (vocal producer for Glee and one of the industry’s leading vocal arrangers) to join in as both featured singers and as part of a classicsounding vocal group (under Mr. Davis’ vocal direction). The trio is accompanied by The Tony Guerrero Quintet –– a nationally recognized jazz ensemble in its own right with multiple CD releases to its credit. DILF Atlanta "XXX'mas @ Heretic |December 3rd (10 PM - 3 AM) DUDES, DADDIES, DISCREET, DUNNO...DILF is for ALL MEN! Joe Whitaker & The DILF Party Present...DILF ATLANTA "XXX'mas MEN'S HOLIDAY JOCK/UNDERWEAR PARTY! FEATURING MUSIC BY: DJ T'DON of Dallas The HOTTEST & BIGGEST "JOCK PARTY" in the Country is back in ATLANTA and at the HERETIC! *A Clothes Check will be Available at this Event so you can get down to your jock or underwear! Not Required though. The Lighting @ Colony Square | December 4th (10 AM - 6:30 PM) Join us for this exciting all-day celebration as we officially kick off the holiday season on the Square benefitting Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta! Experience holiday music and festive entertainment, artful activities, ice skating and more as we await the arrival of Santa and countdown to the lighting of our magnificent tree, making Midtown merry + bright. The event is free to attended. Ice skating tickets sold separately. Winter Gift Marketplace @ 572 Stokeswood Ave. SE| December 4th (12 PM - 6 PM) Shop local arts, handmade goods, and support small business while enjoying the beautiful EAV Community Park and the Sip of Paradise garden! Support local and get your holiday shopping crossed off the to-do list! CHUNK ATL @ Heretic | December 4th (10 PM - 3 AM) CHUNK brings the heat back to Atlanta one last time in 2021! WE'RE PUMPED TO WELCOME VERY SPECIAL GUEST DJ JACQ JILL FROM DC! NIGHT OF A 1000 BUBBAS! djs CAKES (TO) & DICAP (NYC) & JACQ JILL (DC) Hosted by KENNY & DYLAN & KODY & CURTIS PRESALE TICKETS RECOMMENDED TICKETS @ https://www.chunk-party.com/

Deck The Hall @ Downtown Duluth | December 4th (2 - 7 PM) Help us Deck the Hall as we kick off the holiday season on Saturday, December 4 from 2-7pm! This event features live entertainment, crafts for the kids, a real snow playground and snow slide, a holiday market (NEW!), an ugly sweater contest, photo ops with Santa, story time with the grinch and an elf, holiday light installations and a traditional tree lighting! More details to come soon! This event is sponsored by the District at Duluth. Ascension @ Masquerade | December 4th (10 PM - 3 AM) After taking a month off Ascension Atlanta is back with a special holiday gift for you!! First up, resident DJ System Fail is brining in DJ Synth Dolli for her Ascension debut!! Together they will give you a unique dance floor combo to keep you dancing all night!! Also, for only the second time ever, we are bringing you a live performance, industrial band Dark Bloom will be gracing the Ascension stage around midnight!! Dark Bloom has opened for bands such as Lacuna Coil and Sick Puppies, Combichrist and Wednesday 13!! Their single "I Wanna Get" charted #1 on multiple goth/industrial radio stations We are so excited to have them here for you! XION w/ ABEL @ FUTURE | December 5 (3 AM - 7 AM) Abel is back at XION for a magical night of music! Located at Underground Atlanta! Britney Birthday #DRAGBRUNCH @ Guac Y Margys (Auburn Ave) | December 5th (12:30 PM- 3:30 PM) Join us for the Britney Birthday Drag Brunch at Guac Y Margy's 1 (the original location on the Beltline!) 18th Annual Toy Party @ The Biltmore Ballrooms | December 5th (6 PM - 10 PM) It’s that time of year again, and we’re thrilled to announce that our annual in person Toy Party & Silent Auction is back! Brought to you by For the Kid in All of US (FTK), Assurant, SVEDKA, and Allscripts, we invite you to join us for one of the most fulfilling and fun holiday events of the year. Come join us on Sunday, December 5th beginning at 6pm at the Biltmore Ballrooms, where we’ll celebrate with great music, exciting entertainment, plentiful drinks, complimentary food and holiday cheer throughout the night. Details about this amazing event are listed below: General Admission Pricing: Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination must be emailed prior to entry to covid19@forthekid.org Online Tickets: $35 each until Friday, December 3rd at 5:00PM. Please also bring an unwrapped toy valued at least $20 as well. Included with general admission ticket purchase: • Four drink tickets (Svedka liquors, beer, and wine) • Unlimited food and main floor access • 360 Degree Photo Booth • Selfies with Grinch, Cindy Lou, Santa and Mrs. Claus *Purchase your General Admission tickets here through Eventbrite* VIP Ticket Pricing: Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination must be emailed prior to entry to covid19@forthekid.org Online tickets for VIP admission are $250 each. VIP Happy Hour starts at 5:00 PM . Please also bring an unwrapped toy valued at least $20 to the event as well. Included with VIP Ticket Purchase • Unlimited drinks with access to private bars • VIP line access • Access to the entire venue, including the West Peachtree VIP Balcony • VIP food choices and carving stations • VIP swag bag • VIP cocktail hour CLUE (1985) @ The Plaza Theatre! | December 8th (3 PM) WUSSY is back back again with our monthly campy feature fantastico, with the 1985 classic CLUE! * Prizes for the best looks of any of the characters from the film! * All ages welcome * We DEMAND attendees get rowdy, quote, & interact with the film. Hosted by Dotte Com & Molly Rimswell. Doors open at 6:30pm. Arrive then, grab a cocktail, grab a snack & take some photos before the look contest. Film starts at 7:30pm. Please remember your PROOF of either full vaccination or negative test (no older than 72 hours) along with your photo ID.

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This week you are going to focus on the development of plans that you have not been able to see through just yet. Because you have been too busy to focus on the things that matter most to you, you have let them slide. However, this week will clear some time when the universe allows you to breathe a bit and focus on the true things you want to focus on.

You are feeling rather joyful this week arent you, Capricorn? You are starting to truly realize who is in your corner as they support you and love you unconditionally, as much as you have towards them! You are finally feeling as though your love is being reciprocated... and that doesnt have to just be in a sexual way! You are feeling it from friends and family as well! You are moving in the right direction.

This week is full of cosmic energy for you and you finally start to realize: this job or path might not be for me. You have been questioning it for some time now, but you have finally decided that enough is enough. How can you transition smoothly out of that which causes you stress though? You dont want to be brash about your decision but you do realize now, that it is time to go. This week you are starting to see your relationships around you for what they truly are. While you have friends that you believe are there to support you fully and make you happy in the long run, you can also see that they are using you from time to time. This week take note of those who are authentically themselves around you, and KEEP THEM CLOSE! All of your relationships are about to grow stronger this week, Aries. You are finally learning to let yourself go a bit and really let loose. By doing thi, fin you are finally going to be able to talk to your partner or friends about issues and things that are true to you in ways that you never have before. Trust that the universe will take care of you in the midst of this as well. Dont fret. Everything works out in the end.

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You have met a new love interest recently, but you are not sure about how to approach it. Because you are so hesitant about it... they can feel it and it might seem as though they are pulling away from any sort of friendship with you. Do not worry, just be you. By being authentic to yourself and them, they can make the choice to stay or go... and if they go, let them. Other people are going to look to you for guidance on a tricky situation this week, Gemini. You have a sense of clarity that only those close to you or those who rely on you know about. They might be seeking advice or guidance, and you know exactly what to say to calm their minds. Help them but do not over do it. You need to help yourself too, remmeber that You are going to feel so at ease this week, you will be asking... am I being PUNK'd? No, you are not. The universe sees this as a break for you. You have been giving your all on a project or person... maybe one in the same... and you are finally starting to realize that you deserve a break as well. Take it! You dont know when it is going to happen again. You are at the top of your game this week, Leo! You are functioning at full capacity, you are tired, you are exhausted even... but you are pushing through and THRIVING! You are going to have a rest coming up here soon, but keep pushing through because it is truly going to be magical when you get to take the break you need! You are about to embark on a journey that is going to change your life forever. While the journey might be a day, or a month, or multiple years... decision to embark on this journey is going to be YOURS to make. You the de might feel nervous. You might feel like you cant make the decision. You can. ONLY you, can. Now be rational and consider your options. There is some really good news coming your way, Libra. Be excited. You have been waiting for this news for quite some time and it is finally here. While it may not be the exact thing you were hoping for, you are certainly getting the news that you deserve. Hell, it might even be better than what you anticipated.... why? Because you deserve it! You h have ave the symbol of a scorpion for a reason, dont you Scorpio? You know how to kill them with kindness or with daggers. Either way, you're going to be tested this week. Do not allow others to get under your skin... but if they do, then you can easily give them that signature look of yours and they will know... oh they will know... Do not cross a Scorpio this week...

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