Pop Culture Predictions: What We’ll Be Screaming About This Holiday Season

The holidays are coming and so are the fandom meltdowns. Here’s what we predict will have the timeline screaming from Thanksgiving through New Year’s:

1. Taylor Swift Holiday Merch (Please, Universe?)

It’s not confirmed, but Swifties are manifesting limited-edition Taylor holiday merch. A cozy cardigan drop? A “Show Girl Christmas” ornament? We’d preorder in a heartbeat.

2. Trader Joe’s Treat Takeover

The Trader Joe’s holiday lineup is basically an annual fandom event now. From peppermint brownies to gingerbread ice cream sandwiches, you’ll find us in line with our carts, posting reviews like it’s the Met Gala.

3. Mariah Carey Defrosts (Again)

It wouldn’t be Christmas without the Queen of December herself. Mariah Carey’s annual holiday splash is as inevitable as snowflakes and Starbucks red cups. Expect new TikToks, tour clips, and at least one “All I Want for Christmas Is You” remix.

4. Holiday Movie Overload

Get your hot cocoa ready, new holiday movies are being released this year. The lineup includes A Merry Little Ex-Mas, Unexpected Christmas, and My Secret Santa. Expect rom-com chaos, matching pajama moments, and enough fake snow to fill a Hallmark warehouse.

5. Christmas Card Season on Main

Prepare your feeds. From couples to friend groups (and yes, dogs in sweaters), Christmas card photoshoots are about to flood Instagram. If you don’t have a holiday backdrop planned yet… consider this your reminder.

Scream With Us

From Taylor rumors to Trader Joe’s treats, the holidays are about to deliver a full-blown pop culture sugar rush. Grab your peppermint mocha and tune in to Currently Screaming, we’ll be fangirling right along with you.

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