David Doochin

We’re officially shedding the old and sinking our fangs into the Year of the Snake, which is why you might have seen the snake emoji surging in usage lately.

Many of us use emojis as playful, lighthearted emblems of self-expression sprinkled into our messages. But emojis can also communicate a sense of gravity, especially when they serve as stand-ins for and reactions to real-world geopolitical phenomena of global consequence.

‘Tis the season when we unwrap those quintessential holiday emojis that have been patiently awaiting their annual re-emergence. Whatever you may be celebrating as this year draws to a close, there’s a whole host of emojis ready to help you express the festive spirit within.

It’s that time of year when many of us gobble up some Thanksgiving grub and express our gratitude for the abundance in our lives. Saying thanks in the right way is a subtle art, but luckily the emoji library is brimming with options for showing how grateful we are.