Tis the season of family gatherings: holiday treats, festive attire, and in this day of social media, plenty of photographic documentation. Here's hoping you have a happy, safe and more photogenic holiday than these Awkward Family Holiday Photos (from the book of the same name).
The 7 most awkward family holiday photos of all time
Go forth, be merry and take as many holiday selfies as you'd like. They can't be worse than these pics!
By Sarah Gray
Published December 10, 2013 8:48PM (EST)

By Sarah Gray
Sarah Gray is an assistant editor at Salon, focusing on innovation. Follow @sarahhhgray or email sgray@salon.com.
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