A California social media influencer known online as the “Gluten Free Girlfriend” has found herself the subject of widespread ridicule after sharing her idea for a “decolonized Christmas” on TikTok.
Elise Bonilla-Myers recorded herself sharing holiday recipes and shopping tips that, in her opinion, put native cultures and women at the forefront.
Her approach was criticized almost instantly, with netizens pointing out not only that Christmas predates colonial settlement in the Americas, but that the tradition has developed over centuries, incorporating countless cultural elements and food ingredients along the way.
