We had survived 2022, not through grace, but through sheer, stubborn momentum. The "Gonzo" Christmas isn't about the turkey or the tinsel; it’s about the wild, beautiful, and terrifying realization that despite the chaos, the madness, and the crushing weight of the world, we are still here. Screaming into the wind, maybe, but still here.
They tell you Christmas is about peace on earth. They lie. Christmas is about survival. It’s about enduring the chaos, the family arguments, the burnt rolls, and the assembly instructions written in a language that does not exist, and coming out the other side with a full belly and a bizarre story to tell. gonzo xmas 2022
To understand the phenomenon, we have to break down the components that made this specific holiday season feel like a fever dream written by William S. Burroughs. We had survived 2022, not through grace, but