The History of <br />Ugly Christmas Sweaters:, Explained.<br />While there isn’t an exact definition of what is<br />considered an ugly sweater, the consensus<br />is the more embellishments, the uglier the sweater.<br />However, these types of sweaters <br />weren’t always considered ugly. .<br />In the 80s, the Christmas element was added<br />with “jingle bell sweaters” becoming a mass-produced, hot commodity. .<br />As fashion trends changed, so did the concept<br />of ugly versus stylish, and the sweaters were <br />quickly considered tacky and in bad taste. .<br />Vancouver, Canada, claims to be the "Ugly Sweater" concept's birthplace.<br />Since 2002, the city has held an Original Ugly<br />Christmas Sweater party at the Commodore Ballroom.<br />Every guest is required to wear an ugly sweater. .<br />The co-founders of the event, Chris Boyd<br />and Jordan Birch, even own the trademark<br />for the phrase, “ugly Christmas sweater.”
