The Politics of Xmas: Our RTP Twitter and Instagram Favs of the Season

If it feels like November 8th has taken over everything, the key is not to lose your wit/s. Seasons greetings!

These days, we can use a little wonder. #Repost @gettyimages ・・・ “Covering the annual performance of the traditional #Nativity at Wintershall, Guildford, it was impressive to see how much effort was put into the production by the religious theater group. Live farmyard animals were lowing and bleating in the background, while a local baby took the starring role as Jesus. The Archangel Michael’s atmospheric arrival through the audience made for quite a sight.” – @thetabascokid | December 14, 2016 | #GettyImagesNews

A photo posted by Reading The Pictures (@readingthepictures) on Dec 23, 2016 at 12:30am PST

The 50 ft. metaphor #Trump #Christmas #kleptocracy https://t.co/hQ7UVPSc1r pic.twitter.com/KqfCP1CNTJ

— Reading The Pictures (@ReadingThePix) December 22, 2016

This multiple exposure by Mark Abramson combines the holiday window at the nearby Saks with a shot of Mike Pence in front of Trump Tower. Leveraging the holiday scene, Mark prompts us to consider the incoming administration in terms of spectacle, fantasy and masquerade. #Repost @markabramsonphoto ・・・ Two Face // transition edition continued… Who is pulling the strings? #twoface #election2016 #transition #mikepence #pence #trump #donaldtrump #trumptower #5thavenue #Christmas #saksfifthavenue #mikepence #holiday

A photo posted by Reading The Pictures (@readingthepictures) on Dec 22, 2016 at 3:43pm PST

Blurring the lines in every way. #Repost @evanvucci ・・・ Supporters of President-elect #Donald #Trump cheer during a rally in Hershey, Pa. #donaldtrump #christmas #santa #politics #trump

A photo posted by Reading The Pictures (@readingthepictures) on Dec 20, 2016 at 8:52am PST

2016 parting shot? Deck the halls? A pic tailor-made for a caption contest. #Repost @photodietsch ・・・ A portrait of Hillary Clinton is seen alongside holiday decorations in the White House #hillaryclinton #whitehouse #christmas #snowman #holiday #irony #painting #portrait

A photo posted by Reading The Pictures (@readingthepictures) on Dec 22, 2016 at 3:52pm PST

No sleigh ride. #Repost @jeffsedlik ・・・ Winter 2016, Chicago. #Christmas #trump #holiday #wheelchair #politics #challenge #winter #chicago

A photo posted by Reading The Pictures (@readingthepictures) on Dec 12, 2016 at 9:18am PST

That was then, this is now. #Repost @olivercontreras ・・・ Last night office. Somewhere in the Capitol building having one of those great American moments. 🇺🇸 What can I say, I love this place… Thank you for having me.

A photo posted by Reading The Pictures (@readingthepictures) on Dec 22, 2016 at 11:59pm PST