Merry mishaps we'll never forget.
From travel woes to kitchen catastrophes, we've
rounded up tales of seasonal slip-ups that remind
us the holidays are about more than flawless
finishes—laughter, resilience, and special memories
can only come when things go wildly wrong. Grab a
cup of cider (or something stronger!) and prepare
to laugh, cringe, and even relate to these perfectly
imperfect moments.
During a terrible 2007 winter storm, my mother and I ventured
out to grab last-minute essentials for our annual New Year's Eve
party. That day, black ice turned our quick trip into a four-hour
ordeal. The turnpike was backed up for miles, cars slowly slid into
guardrails, and we were stuck in a frozen standstill, hoping to get
home in one piece.
When we finally did, we transferred everything into my dad's car
before heading to the family farm; he braved the storm to pick us
up. In the rush, my son locked the back door, leaving the spare
key inside—along with my overnight bag. Mid-argument and flared
tempers, I heard my father yell, "Everybody get in the car so we can
have a miserable night together!"
It was so abrupt and characteristically grumpy that we couldn't help
but laugh. And just like that, the night turned from disaster to one
of the best stories to relive.
– Charlo e L. Charlo e L.
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