Author name: The Festive Folks

Black, gold, and gloriously ugly: the Festive Folks round up the best Boston Bruins ugly sweaters, from light-up FOCO knits to official NHL Shop finds.

Christmas is not complete without an ugly sweater. Sure, the tree is trimmed, the carols are playing, the cookies are baking, and the eggnog is steaming, but if the kids are not wrapped in something gloriously loud, can you really call it Christmas over there? Whether she wants to be best dressed at the party,

Ornaments belong on the tree and lights belong on the roof, or so the old rulebook says. The new rule is simpler: wear all of it. A cheerful Santa, Rudolph and his headlight nose, a full string of Christmas lights, stitched across a sweater that fits and flatters. That is what completes the festive season,

The best police ugly Christmas sweaters ranked, from Police Navidad puns to crime-fighting elves, plus buying tips and party ideas from the Festive Folks.

The best ugly Halloween sweaters for men, women, couples, and party crews: skeletons, pumpkins, werewolves, and picks that beat any itchy costume.

The best ugly Hanukkah sweaters for eight nights of festive chaos: menorahs, dancing dreidels, light-up knits, and matching picks for the whole crew.