Holidays Archives - The Onion https://theonion.com/tag/holidays/ America’s Finest News Source Wed, 03 Dec 2025 18:31:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://theonion.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/cropped-site-icon.png?w=32 Holidays Archives - The Onion https://theonion.com/tag/holidays/ 32 32 234789167 Tips For Repurposing Thanksgiving Leftovers https://theonion.com/tips-for-repurposing-thanksgiving-leftovers/ Mon, 01 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://theonion.com/?p=1851693827 Once Thanksgiving dinner is over, many Americans find their refrigerators packed with several days’ worth of leftover food that often goes to waste. The Onion shares tips for repurposing your holiday leftovers. Hang onto them for Christmas stocking stuffers. Provide any uneaten turkey to PETA for resuscitation. By whisking a couple of eggs into your […]

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Once Thanksgiving dinner is over, many Americans find their refrigerators packed with several days’ worth of leftover food that often goes to waste. The Onion shares tips for repurposing your holiday leftovers.

Hang onto them for Christmas stocking stuffers.

Provide any uneaten turkey to PETA for resuscitation.

By whisking a couple of eggs into your leftovers, you can make them grosser.

Apply gravy to hinges, window frames, and moving machine parts.

Leftover pie can easily be repurposed as pie.

Once those biscuits get hard, they’ll be ripe for chuckin’.

Casserole waste can be safely recycled at your local Best Buy.

Completely ignore a food pantry’s donation guidelines and leave your leftovers there.

Remember, raccoon Thanksgiving is Monday.

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Grandma Thankfully Dies Before Sister’s Girlfriend Arrives https://theonion.com/grandma-thankfully-dies-before-sisters-girlfriend-arrives/ Thu, 27 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://theonion.com/?p=1851693563 KNOXVILLE, TN—In a development her family began referring to as a “stroke of luck,” local 81-year-old Gloria Martin reportedly died Thursday before her granddaughter arrived to Thanksgiving dinner with her girlfriend. “Oh, thank God—problem solved, everybody,” said Frank Martin, grandson of the deceased, who reportedly breathed a sigh of relief along with his cousins, aunts, uncles, […]

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KNOXVILLE, TN—In a development her family began referring to as a “stroke of luck,” local 81-year-old Gloria Martin reportedly died Thursday before her granddaughter arrived to Thanksgiving dinner with her girlfriend. “Oh, thank God—problem solved, everybody,” said Frank Martin, grandson of the deceased, who reportedly breathed a sigh of relief along with his cousins, aunts, uncles, and parents after a morning spent imagining the various horrified reactions the family matriarch might have when his sister and her same-sex, live-in partner walked through the door. “That was going to be stressful, so now it feels like a gigantic weight has been lifted. We honestly couldn’t have asked for better timing. Grandma had just finished making her famous stuffing, which we still get to eat. And my sister was delayed by traffic, so no one has to try to explain what bisexuality is to a Catholic octogenarian. Win-win for everybody, really.” Martin went on to call his grandmother’s passing a “Thanksgiving miracle” after seeing that his sister had also shaved the side of her head.

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Sweet Potato Dish Stopped Being Healthy 5 Ingredients Ago https://theonion.com/sweet-potato-dish-stopped-being-healthy-5-ingredients-ago/ Thu, 27 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://theonion.com/?p=1851693763 The post Sweet Potato Dish Stopped Being Healthy 5 Ingredients Ago appeared first on The Onion.

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Cousins Form Pact To Get Laid By End Of Thanksgiving https://theonion.com/cousins-form-pact-to-get-laid-by-end-of-thanksgiving/ Thu, 27 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://theonion.com/?p=1851693766 The post Cousins Form Pact To Get Laid By End Of Thanksgiving appeared first on The Onion.

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America Celebrates Thanksgiving https://theonion.com/america-celebrates-thanksgiving/ Thu, 27 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://theonion.com/?p=1851693831 Across the nation, Americans are gathering with loved ones to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. What are you thankful for?

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Across the nation, Americans are gathering with loved ones to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. What are you thankful for?

“No one knows it was me yet.”

Finn Hanson, Cheese Colorist

“I’m grateful that my family has each other, so I can mostly check out.”

Sam Chen, Corkscrew Supplier

“The wheel’s an underrated classic. I use wheels all the time.”

Margot Lewin, Asbestos Expert

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White House Touts Affordability Of Hay-Based Thanksgiving Dishes https://theonion.com/white-house-touts-affordability-of-hay-based-thanksgiving-dishes/ Wed, 26 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://theonion.com/?p=1851693721 WASHINGTON—Responding to concerns about high grocery prices ahead of the holiday, President Donald Trump held a press conference Wednesday to tout the affordability of hay-based Thanksgiving dishes. “I’m doing a great job on the economy and bringing the price of Thanksgiving dinners way down by encouraging Americans to replace costly ingredients with straw,” said Trump, […]

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WASHINGTON—Responding to concerns about high grocery prices ahead of the holiday, President Donald Trump held a press conference Wednesday to tout the affordability of hay-based Thanksgiving dishes. “I’m doing a great job on the economy and bringing the price of Thanksgiving dinners way down by encouraging Americans to replace costly ingredients with straw,” said Trump, adding that the low-cost, grass-based livestock feed could be shaped into the form of a roasted bird or baked into casseroles and pies. “Thanksgiving meal prices are down 33% compared to what they were under Biden, and now you can stay full by chewing on the hay for hours and hours. Americans consuming dried grass out of necessity is just another sign that the United States has the strongest economy in the history of the world—horses eat this stuff, and look how strong those guys are. I promised to lower cud prices for Americans, and by God have I delivered. Bet you can’t eat just one bail!” Trump then asked Vice President JD Vance to show Americans that hay was delicious by eating some off the floor for the camera.

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Thanksgiving Travel By The Numbers https://theonion.com/thanksgiving-travel-by-the-numbers/ Mon, 24 Nov 2025 18:14:05 +0000 https://theonion.com/?p=1851693666 According to a new AAA report, a record number of Americans plan to travel 50 miles or more for the holidays this year. The Onion examines the key facts and figures behind Thanksgiving travel. 60,000 Redeemed airline miles wasted on round-trip flight to Ohio 2 Oven-roasted whole turkeys each passenger allowed to carry on 4 […]

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According to a new AAA report, a record number of Americans plan to travel 50 miles or more for the holidays this year. The Onion examines the key facts and figures behind Thanksgiving travel.

60,000

Redeemed airline miles wasted on round-trip flight to Ohio

2

Oven-roasted whole turkeys each passenger allowed to carry on

4 a.m.

Time aunt is serving dinner this year so nobody hits traffic

3.375

Terabytes of data used by mothers reminding their adult sons to pack a nice sweater

158 lbs

Minimum amount of turkey needed in vehicle to justify using the carpool lane

C19

Your newly assigned gate on the opposite side of the fucking airport

3 BPM

Heart rate of grandpa in the backseat

100:1

Odds the meal isn’t worth this shit

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Holiday Cooking For One https://theonion.com/holiday-cooking-for-one/ Tue, 18 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://theonion.com/?p=1851693435 With the festive season upon us and our hearts filled with the reality that we’ve never been so isolated and alone, The Onion offers an extensive guide featuring tips and tricks for preparing an unforgettable annual feast to create a completely miserable dining experience for one. STEP 1 Leave your ex-wife a long, meandering voicemail. […]

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With the festive season upon us and our hearts filled with the reality that we’ve never been so isolated and alone, The Onion offers an extensive guide featuring tips and tricks for preparing an unforgettable annual feast to create a completely miserable dining experience for one.


STEP 1

Leave your ex-wife a long, meandering voicemail.


STEP 2

Measure one cup of Andrew Tate’s Ultimate Male Turkey Powder.


STEP 3

Turn an unused burner on medium and place your hand on it to feel something, anything at all.


STEP 4

Using a steak knife, catch a glimpse of what you’ve become in the blade’s reflection.


STEP 5

Wash vegetables in warm water on a gentle cycle with plenty of fabric softener.


STEP 6

Double the salt in the recipes to reduce your odds of doing another one of these next year.


STEP 7

Mindlessly peel 647 potatoes as you daydream about all the ways you will seek revenge on those enjoying Thanksgiving without you.


STEP 8

Add two cups of melted butter to your open mouth.


STEP 9

Recoil in shock after touching the turkey and suddenly becoming flooded with its memories in which it, too, is scared and alone.


STEP 10

Eat straight from the pan naked for fewer dishes and clothes to wash. 


STEP 11

Go outside and press your face to the glass of the dining room window of the happiest family in your neighborhood. 

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Closeted Pride Parade Takes Place In Garage https://theonion.com/closeted-pride-parade-takes-place-in-garage/ Sun, 29 Jun 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://theonion.com/?p=1851687190 The post Closeted Pride Parade Takes Place In Garage appeared first on The Onion.

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Melania Trump Informs Visiting Children She Hid Many Easter Eggs Behind Curtain Of Reality https://theonion.com/melania-trump-informs-visiting-children-she-hid-many-easter-eggs-behind-curtain-of-reality/ Mon, 21 Apr 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://theonion.com/?p=1851683123 WASHINGTON—Lifting up the hem of existence as she gestured for the kids to go within and explore, Melania Trump reportedly informed children visiting the White House on Sunday that she had hidden many Easter eggs behind the curtain of reality. “Hurry inside, boys and girls, for there are many trinkets and treats to be found […]

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WASHINGTON—Lifting up the hem of existence as she gestured for the kids to go within and explore, Melania Trump reportedly informed children visiting the White House on Sunday that she had hidden many Easter eggs behind the curtain of reality. “Hurry inside, boys and girls, for there are many trinkets and treats to be found beyond the edge of human reckoning,” said the first lady, pulling away a section of the fabric of reality in the Oval Office to reveal an endless cosmic void without hope or logic where pastel-colored eggs floated alongside a costumed Easter Bunny. “Make sure you check in the darkest folds of these otherlands. Go quick before the best toys are lost forever! There’s infinite space to play in and infinite time to search. But if you find your other self in there, do not make eye contact. For there lies madness. Great, endless madness. That’s what happened to Barron.” At press time, sources confirmed Trump had eternally sealed the fabric of reality behind the last child before returning to watching television in her residence.

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Tips For Decorating Easter Eggs https://theonion.com/tips-for-decorating-easter-eggs/ Mon, 14 Apr 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://theonion.com/?p=1851682842 From bold color choices to intricate patterns, there are many ways to make your springtime holiday decorations stand out from the rest. The Onion shares tips for dyeing Easter eggs. Decide if you’ll be doing impressionism, pointillism, or a blue one. Create a chromatic silver effect with a few tablespoons of liquid mercury. Get the […]

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From bold color choices to intricate patterns, there are many ways to make your springtime holiday decorations stand out from the rest. The Onion shares tips for dyeing Easter eggs.

Decide if you’ll be doing impressionism, pointillism, or a blue one.

Create a chromatic silver effect with a few tablespoons of liquid mercury.

Get the kids involved by letting them watch you do it so they don’t fuck it up.

Consider alternatives to chicken eggs, such as converting to Judaism.

Dyed shaving cream can create an amazing psychedelic marbling pattern for people a lot more artistic than you.

For a unique look, ask baseball legend Manny Ramirez to sign an egg.

Shake each egg. See if that does anything.

Use googly eyes and ancient incantations to imbue each egg with a human soul.

Throw around the word “decoupage” so people know you mean fucking business.

Cut out the middleman and just dye the chicken.

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Oversized Leprechaun Hat Left At Home On St. Patrick’s Day To Avoid Damaging It https://theonion.com/oversized-leprechaun-hat-left-at-home-on-st-patricks-day-to-avoid-damaging-it/ Mon, 17 Mar 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://theonion.com/?p=1851681394 CLEVELAND—Concluding that the rewards simply weren’t worth the risks, local man Tim Fitzpatrick told reporters Monday that he would leave his oversized leprechaun hat at home on St. Patrick’s Day to avoid damaging it. “Obviously, it’d be a dream to live it up at McKiernan’s with this thing on my head, but I’d just hate […]

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CLEVELAND—Concluding that the rewards simply weren’t worth the risks, local man Tim Fitzpatrick told reporters Monday that he would leave his oversized leprechaun hat at home on St. Patrick’s Day to avoid damaging it. “Obviously, it’d be a dream to live it up at McKiernan’s with this thing on my head, but I’d just hate to see the brim get all bent out of shape,” said the 39-year-old, who cited concerns about wear and tear ruining the crown, emerald velvet fabric, or large golden buckle among his justifications for leaving behind the holiday-themed novelty hat. “I’m just going to wear one of my other smaller leprechaun hats. If someone asks to try one of those on and stretches out the sweatband, they can go wild. Hell, go ahead and steal it. I don’t mind. But not my big leprechaun hat. That’s special.” Fitzpatrick added that he had learned his lesson after a spilled beer forced him to throw out his favorite green-tassel and shamrock-embroidered glitter vest back in 2023.

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