Holiday Foods
The drink every Black family has at every gathering.
Ginger Ale
Shoes better come off or get wiped here before you walk inside.
Door Mat
The container that never actually has what the label says in it.
Butter Container
The thing you had to bring inside before the streetlights came on.
YOURSELF
This movie had Chris Brown singing in the living room like he was tryna get a record deal.
This Christmas
The bread that comes in that little tray and disappears in minutes.
Hawaiian Rolls
The reason kids weren’t allowed to open and close the door repeatedly.
"You letting all the cold air out"
The bag under the sink containing 100 more of the same thing.
Plastic Grocery Bags
The thing you weren’t allowed to touch in the grocery store.
NOTHING- don't touch NOTHING.
In The Wiz, this character had Dorothy walking through New York like it was Macy’s the week before Christmas.
What is the one seasoning that BETTER be on the deviled eggs.
Paprika
The chore every kid magically had to do even if they didn’t make the mess.
The bottle that cures everything — headache, cough, or attitude.
Vicks Vapor Rub
The reason you better not talk while adults were talking.
"Staying out of grown folks business"
In The Best Man Holiday, THIS character had everybody crying like it was real-life.
Mia
What is the drink kids thought they were drinking that was “grown” until they got older.
Apple Cider/Sparkling Cider
The object you better not dry your hands with.
Decorative Towels
The item moms keep just ONE drop of left but refuse to throw away.
A dish soap bottle.
What is the way your parents woke you up on Saturday mornings.
Blasting gospel music or turning on every light
In Friday After Next, THIS duo went on patrol but acted like the mall was their personal playground.
Craig and Day-Day
The cheap candy the older relatives keep in a Christmas bowl even though nobody eats it.
Ribbon Candies/Peppermints
The rule that always applied when you wanted something from the store.
"Do you got store money?”
The object every Black grandma keeps on her dining table for “decoration,” not for touching.
A fake fruit bowl
The threat EVERY Black kid heard in public at least once.
"Don't make me embarrass you"
In the movie "Almost Christmas" this dish was the main reason half the arguments started because nobody could make it like their mama.
Sweet Potato Pie.