For anyone who enjoys holiday festivities but is desperately bored with the same old decorations, family photos, TV specials, and Mariah Carey Christmas hits, Chris Maggio is one honorary memelord who knows how to mix it up by embracing the inherent awkwardness of western holiday traditions and deep focusing into the cringe. His ‘Male Chef‘ photo series satirizes the familiar and banal parts of holiday practices and turns Christmas into Cursed-mas.

We’re pleased to share Maggio’s repulsive reimagining of holiday ritual. It’s fun to try and formulate some sort of narrative as you scroll through these cursed gems.