There's a new kid in town, and it's not the twinkling fir trees and wreaths, eggnog, stockings, or the office secret Santa. You've seen it before. It's outrageous and gaudy, but it's also warm and wholesome, like something out of a Hallmark Christmas movie. The emergence of social media has only added to the ugly sweater's 'It' status. Today, we compete on Instagram to show off our Christmas-sweater love, with everyone from Target to Red Lobster and more design firms offering their own versions of the item. Of course, social media has had a significant impact on this tendency. Young folks began purchasing antique knits in order to see who could get the ugliest one. The internet aided in the growth of this trend till it became global! Hence, we have a Ugly Christmas Sweater Day nationwide. That's correct! Wearing your ugly sweater on a national holiday is a thing. Wear something festive on December 21 to celebrate National Ugly Christmas Sweater D...