Move over, ugly Christmas sweaters. The ’90s festive turtleneck is back [Video]

You may notice something a little different at this year’s holiday potluck, or in other people’s festive photos, or in your favourite influencer’s Christmas reels.

Something a little nostalgic. Something a little snug. Something your mother may have worn while dishing cocktail meatballs onto paper plates circa 1992, or perhaps something your Grade 5 teacher donned while handing out cardboard antlers for that year’s class performance of Rudolph.

It’s the festive turtleneck, and apparently it’s back whether you want it or not.

The search terms “turtleneck” and “turtleneck outfit” are trending in Canada on Pinterest (especially among females age 18-24), fast-fashion staples Amazon, Shein and Temu boast Christmas turtleneck collections, and there are original ’90s Christmas turtlenecks up for grabs on Etsy, Ebay, and Poshmark — in all their embroidered holly glory.