50 Embarrassing Yet Hilarious Family Photos

A common family tradition is also snapping a picture of all that have gathered to celebrate together. However, sometimes, instead of reflecting holiday warmth and harmony, the pictures capture intense chaos. The following list of family pictures only proves that. People sneezing mid-shot, dogs fighting, and babies falling out of parents' arms—all captivating stuff. Scroll down to see it all for yourself.

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For My Father’s 88th Birthday, We Took This Traditional Japanese Portrait Of Our Crime Syndicate Family

Family traditions are a beautiful way to honor the connection to your loved ones. It’s a great way to remember the past and, at the same time, to celebrate the present and the relationships you have nurtured over time.However, sometimesfamily traditions can be a burden. That is why it is important to identify those feelings and know when to let go of things that don’t enrich your life.

However, sometimesfamily traditions can be a burden. That is why it is important to identify those feelings and know when to let go of things that don’t enrich your life.

My Wife Looked So Obnoxiously Thin 24 Hours After Giving Birth That I Joked That I Looked Like The One Who Had Just Given Birth. So We Decided To Swap For A Funny Photo

When Your Pocket Square Is Your Family Hamster For The Christmas Photo

For example, you have a tradition of baking an elaborate, brandy-soaked fruitcake that your grandma used to make every year for Christmas. It takes you months to finish it and, in the end, no one is really that excited about it and you’re left eating it on your own. To add insult to injury, you’re not that big of a fan of fruitcake anyway.

I Set The Timer On The Camera And Then Fell Running To Get In The Photo. This Is My Family’s Reaction

An Authentic Family Portrait

Family Photo Gone Wrong

However, don’t confuse this with letting go of traditions that might be meaningless to others but make your heart warm with nostalgia. If you love making the fruitcake and meticulously soaking it every other day and it is making you feel closer to your grandma, just carry on with it. If it makes you happy, it is worth continuing it.

A Friend Had A Family Photo Taken

Annual Family Photo

We Just Wanted A Nice Family Photo

Then there are traditions that might be just too much for you at that time. Those, you don’t need to throw out the window completely but feel free to skip them. For instance, you’d love to invite all your friends over for a big birthday dinner, but you simply don’t have the resources to do so. You might like to visit your mom for her birthday, but you know you will be too overwhelmed with work to get away.

My Hilarious Father (With The Magazine) And My Grandfather, Grandmother And Uncle At His Bar Mitzvah In 1972

My Mom Missed A Group Photo So She Offered To Photoshop Herself In

10 Years Ago It Was Our First Family Photo, It Looked Like We Stole Someone’s Kid

So, just put it all out there, let everyone know the reasons, and don’t feel guilty about skipping a tradition or two once in a while. If you can and want, you can also organize something to replace the tradition you’re missing out on. Maybe instead of inviting everyone over, you go out for a few relaxed drinks. Instead of visiting your mom when your schedule at work is hectic, do so when you know you’ll be able to relax.

That Family Picture Where I Had My Hand In My Pants

This Is As 1988 As It Gets

“We’re Good Parents I Swear”

These alternatives might also encourage you to create new traditions, which is a joyful thing to be open to. Of course, the best way for new traditions to form is naturally, but don’t be afraid to give it a little push with some initiative. For example, if you always liked the idea of a big Sunday breakfast, try making it a thing in your home.

My Grandparents And My Mother In The Front. 1967, Tokyo, Japan

My Current Relationship Status: Emily

How To Get Everyone In The Family Picture

Here are a few more ideas for new traditions you can try out:Choose your go-to restaurant for celebrating special occasions.Organize a potluck or family cooking night that will allow you to spend time with family without overstretching yourself.Note down family favorite dishes and make it a tradition to have it on a certain day (e.g.: Bolognese Sunday, pizza Friday, etc.).Organize regular movie nights or board game gatherings.Organize regular outdoor activities such as bike rides, hikes, or just walks in the park.

Here are a few more ideas for new traditions you can try out:

We Finally Got A Family Photo That Represents Us

Yes This Is Really My Childhood Family Photo

My Family Was Not Particularly Photogenic In The 80s

All in all, family traditions can be adaptable. Just like your family, they can grow and change over time. The most important part is nurturing connections, anyway. So even if you did take an awkward photo this year, it doesn’t mean it should go up on your family mantel. Let it be different.

For Our First Family Portrait We Told My Younger Sister To Make Sure To Not Blink, And To Smile Nice And Big. All Of The Pictures Came Out Like This

My Friend’s Family’s Christmas Card

Yet Another Year As The Last Unmarried In The Family

Nothing But Aquanet

Family Photos

My Nephew Wasn’t Down For Our Wizard Of Oz Halloween Theme

Go Ahead I Dare You To Show Me Your More Awkward Family Photo

Happy Halloween From Our Beautiful Family To Yours

Family Photo From Last Fall: We Had To Physically Restrain My Little Brother And When He Finally Got To Jump, The Photographer Caught This Gem

Nothing Says 1980’s Like My Friend’s Family Photo

Graduating Today From Temple University After 15 Years Of Working Full-Time And Balancing My Life. Attempted To Take A Family Photo At Graduation

I Found This Gem While Looking Through Family Photos Last Christmas. I Don’t Know Why My Grandmother Wanted To Keep It, But I Love It

Family Thanksgiving 1990. What A Time To Be Alive

The Chicken Has Joined Our Family Photo

Atheist Friend’s Parents Forced Him To Be In The Church Directory Photo. They Settled

Asked A Passerby For A Family Photo. Nailed It

Channeling The Winter Of 1980. This Was Our Family’s Holiday Photo Last Year. We Need To Have A Sense Of Humor In Life And Not Take Ourselves Too Seriously

Sometimes Matching Your Clothes During The Family Photo Shoot Isn’t The Best Idea

Inspired By Others, I Though I’d Share My Early 90’s Family Photo

The Wind Didn’t Stand A Chance

Circa 2007, Grandpa Still Brings Up “That Time I Looked Like A Rooster”

Friend Paid To Get A Nice Family Portrait Done

“This is 2-3 years ago. My family and I were sitting in this restaurant (Gjelina in Venice Beach) and having dinner when in walked Drake. He sat at the table directly behind us. All of a sudden, Rihanna walked in and sat with Drake. Now, I have Rihanna and Drake sitting a few feet away from me and I am trying to act normal and just give them their space. I am a photographer, so when the waiter came, I asked him to take a family picture of us from a certain angle to get all of us in it. He took two pictures and then handed the camera back to me. I went to look at how the picture came out. As soon as it popped up on the camera, I saw this picture and started laughing out loud. I slowly turned towards Drake and there he was, facing me completely and just said, “You like how those pictures came out?”

That Time Drake Photobombed My Family’s Photograph