Every year, advice columnist Carolyn Hax hosts a holiday-themed live chat known as the Hootenanny of Holiday Horrors. One of The Washington Post’s most beloved traditions, the holiday live chat began in 2000. Chat participants have gathered to read and share the most outrageous holiday stories ever since.
Read past Hootenannies here:
Here’s a glossary of frequently used chat terms — which includes references to some favorite Hootenanny stories. You can read transcripts from past regularly scheduled live chats here.
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