Gonzo Xmas represents more than a party: it’s a declaration that holiday culture can be reclaimed by communities that don’t fit mainstream scripts. In 2022, after pandemic disruptions and a bumpy cultural recovery, events like this signaled a desire for raw, human connection—imperfect, immediate, and creative.
A reel of someone attempting to hang lights while being shot out of a cannon or balanced on a unicycle. Engagement: gonzo xmas 2022
We cranked the oven. The turkey was sweating. The potatoes were boiling over. The dog was barking at the cranberry sauce. In true Gonzo fashion, there was no schedule, only chaos. We threw the ham in with the sprouts. We forgot the rolls until the very end—they came out black. Gonzo Xmas represents more than a party: it’s
I opened my gift. It was a scarf. A very nice scarf. But in the fluorescent glare of the dining room light, it looked like a length of fabric meant to bind me to the past. Engagement: We cranked the oven
