We all pretty much on auto pilot when it comes to singing Christmas carols thanks to years of celebrating Christmas (or studying in convent schools). However, if you sit back and think about it, some of the carols have quite outdated ideas. They were written in the 40s so we totally get why they lack that modern touch, but who said we can’t give them a makeover? And California-based illustrator, Gemma Correll has done just that.
“Can we make #FeministXMasSongs a thing?” she tweeted two days ago. That was all Twitter needed. She started out with an example of some feminist lyrics and Twitter took care of the rest. Check out the newest hashtag here and tell us if you have a few lyrics of your own to add to this.
I saw Mommy kissing Santa Clause because strong single mothers are allowed to date whomever they’d like. #FeministXmasSongs
— Tom McGrath (@TheTommyToms) December 22, 2015
You better watch out Better not cry Better not pout I’m telling u why Patriarchy discourages men from displaying emotions #FeministXmasSongs
— gemma correll (@gemmacorrell) December 22, 2015
I really can’t stay Baby, it’s cold outside I’ve got to go ‘way OK, grab your coat and please text me when you get home #FeministXmasSongs
— Julia/LeDiva (@lediva) December 22, 2015
City sidewalks, busy sidewalks, where no one tells you to smile. In the air there are no catcalls this Christmas. #feministxmassongs
— Biological Clockie (@TickTickWomb) December 22, 2015
Silent night, holy night, all is calm, all is bright, round yon woman whose sexual status is none of your business… #FeministXmasSongs
— Katy Chalmers (@katyannc) December 23, 2015
“God rest ye merry gentlemen, let nothing you dismay: you too shall reap the benefits when patriarchy we slay!” #FeministXmasSongs
— Kelly Winger (@totallytk) December 23, 2015
#FeministXmasSongs O Bechdel Test, O Bechdel Test…why don’t more movies pass you?
— Nic Hartmann (@folkloristenbas) December 23, 2015
Said the female worker to her male cubicle-mate, “Do you earn what I earn?” #EqualPay #FeministXMasSongs
— Alyssa Davis (@alyssalynn7) December 23, 2015
Joy to the world! The Lorde has come Let earth receive intersectionality Let everyone prepare to be feminist. #FeministXmasSongs
— Pontsho Pilane (@Pontsho_Pilane) December 23, 2015
Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way/Oh what fun it is to work for fair and equal pay-ay! #FeministXmasSongs
— Ophelia in Waders (@OpheliaInWaders) December 23, 2015
Rudolph the red nose reindeer Had a very shiny nose & if you ever saw it You wouldn’t pass judgement b/c yr body positive #FeministXmasSongs
— Seven Lenas Leaning (@DeaExLena) December 23, 2015
Frosty the snowperson was a gender-fluid soul with a dress sometimes and a beard too because gender is fun & personal #feministxmassongs
— Chris Bourg (@mchris4duke) December 22, 2015
On the twelfth day of Christmas Hollywood gave to me A female protagonist with her own agency #FeministXmasSongs
— Kevin Bah Hum Budnik (@knittedsweater) December 22, 2015
Last Xmas I gave you my Heart but the very next day You gave it away and that’s fine cuz I respect your decisions #FeministXmasSongs
— gemma correll (@gemmacorrell) December 22, 2015
