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Holidays are all about tradition, especially when it comes to the Thanksgiving meal.  My family always had the same spread every year, roast turkey, summer savory stuffing, mashed potatoes, carrots, peas, canned cranberry sauce and gravy.  None of us really loved pumpkin pie, so it was an apple pie that closed the meal.  There were a few years when my mother tried to switch things up, but it never stuck.  One year, she made homemade cranberry sauce and my siblings and I made her live to regret it.  Another year, she switched the frozen peas for broccoli, and it didn't go well.

This year, I've seen many stories about families switching from turkey to chicken.  Not because they necessarily wanted a change, but because chickens are cheaper.  It's a tough year for many, with a Thanksgiving dinner costing about 10% more than previous holidays.  Thankfully, there are no gift requirements on turkey day, so the main expense is the meal, or travel costs, for those visiting family.

On FH, celebrating the second Monday in October is all about spotlighting Canadian artists and models. Some traditions don't costs anything, yet are truly priceless.  I am grateful so many photographers, models and content creators continue to support FH, especially when it comes to the holidays.  

Last October, model, cosplayer and content creator J. Kosmic used his beauteous body headlining s a tantalizing table setting (HERE:) I'm not sure if J was the centerpiece, or the meal, but either way, mouths were watering. This Thanksgiving, the holiday tradition continues, with J creating an original set of visuals to celebrate the day.  Thankfully it was warm enough for J to shoot outside in just a tiny Autumn orange briefs.  In addition to the brief's, J was surrounded by the colorful leaves of a cool Autumn Day.  Thanks J!

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J. Kosmic: Captain Canada 🍁

Leading up to CANADA Day last year, as one usually does, I went on the hunt for captivating Canadians wearing skimpy maple leaf speedos.  I hit the jackpot while searching Instagram when I found these hot shots (HERE:)  of model, cosplay and content creator J. Kosmic.  I loved the fun, the sense of play and erotic elements in J's work and reached out about featuring the shots on the site.

J not only supported my featuring his work, but generously went on to create visuals for other holiday themed posts on the site last year.  For this years July 1st celebration, J created a new set of Canadiana themed visuals to help celebrate his country, and some of it's most famous symbols.  Give his love of cosplay, and how hot he looks sporting the flag, I think J is the site's  Captain Canada! 

As all superheroes know however, with power comes great responsibility.  With that in mind, before I can officially bestow J the crown, and the cape, I needed him to take the FH Canadian quiz to ensure he's ready both up for the job, and ready to take on the formal duties that come with the role. Check out J's answers below.

Who is your favorite singer/band from Canada? 

Metric or Nelly Furtado. I do enjoy Alanis Morissette and Peaches too. 

Favorite Canadian TV show? 

Currently, Canada's Drag Race. Growing up, Much Music, which was Canada's version of MTV. 

Favorite Canadian made movie? 

Does Scott Pilgrim vs the World count? It was made in Canada. 

Favorite Canadian Actor / Actress? 

First one that came to mind is Simu Liu, or Michael Cera. 

Trapped in an elevator, who are you with, Ryan Reynolds or Gosling? 

Gosling, he has more range. Seems more charming. 

Trapped on a deserted island with who? Bieber or Mendes? 

Don't really like either but if I had to pick, Mendes for sure. 

Your usual Tim Hortons order? 

Green tea black and a donut - vanilla or chocolate dip depending on the sprinkles. 

Two choices for dinner, are you having Poutine or a donair? 

 I always love a good donair. 

Ketchup chips, yea or nay? 

Hell yeah. 

Scale between 1-10, how much of a hockey fan are you? 

2. Any time I've gone to a game in person, I've felt very out of place. I think feats of strength are more impressive, I.e. gymnastics, weightlifting, etc. 

How many provinces have you visited? 

5; British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario. I have so much more to see. 

Have you ever had a run in with a beaver or a moose? 

Yes, I saw a beaver at the park last year and pretty close up. I'd rather not have a run in with a Moose, they're surprisingly dangerous. 

Most Canadian word or phrase you use regularly? 

Washroom or Parkade. 

How do you celebrate Canada Day? 

Attended a barbecue the last few years, otherwise it's checking out local events. 

Favorite thing about being a Canadian? 

Universal Health Care, and you don't appreciate living 45 minutes away from the Rocky Mountains until you're there.

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Haul out the Holly 🌿

It's been a tough year for many, but more than ever, we all need a little Christmas now.🦌  Merry Christmas to all those celebrating today, and happy holidays to all those celebrating the spirit of their holidays this month!  A special thank you to all the artists, models and contributors, including the asstastic  J Kosmic, shown here trimming his tree! 

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Oh Patreon, Oh Patreon 🎄

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I know from communication with blog readers that after seeing an artist or images they like on the site, they've gone on to join their Onlyfans.  The same doesn't  seem to be the case with Patreon.  I'm not sure why, maybe it has to do with anonymity, or  just not wanting to join another site.  Maybe they think Patreon is more artsy, with OF having the good stuff.  Either way, if you haven't checked out Patreon, you're missing out.

Many of my favorite artists and content creators are on Patreon, and there's a lot of freedom for them in what they post.  There's plenty of nudity, and like OF, you can join for just a month, and easily cancel at any time.  I know that there are many options out there, but there are many models and photographers that I feature, that choose and swear by Patreon.  For example, only Patreon will you get to see more Man-pics Photography, and his shots of sexy Santa Jordan!  So, do yourself a favor and give a subscription to a loved one, or to yourself this holiday season!

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J.Kosmic: Aspects of Play

'A costume is the base of any cosplay, but it's that play aspect that evolves it from being just a costume.'

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For many of us, it's not until October that we start thinking about costumes.  Especially these days, when finding the perfect Halloween costume can be a challenging task.  As kids, we were ok with the plastic wrapped costume our moms would buy at Wal-Mart.  As we got older however, there's more pressure to get creative for the upcoming Halloween party.

I love Halloween, and I love costumes, but have never really tested the Cosplay waters.  I'm really fascinated by Cosplayers, their creativity, and their ability to experience that feeling of Halloween throughout the year.  I'm guessing Cosplayers are always thinking about their next costume.  I'm sure  every piece of fabric, jewelry, hats and accessories they see are viewed through the eyes of how it can be used to create a costume or character. 

Although Costumes and Cosplay are definitely connected, Halloween and Cosplay do not necessarily share the same nexus.   In order to fully understand, I decided to go directly to one of the kings of Cosplay, and one of the hottest, J_Kosmic.   Many of you know J's work from his Patreon and social media sites, but I discovered him searching for speedo pics.  

Earlier this year, I was looking for images of hot guys in maple leaf speedos to feature on Canada Day.  Up popped a shot of J and I instantly got in touch about featuring it on the site.  I also asked J if he'd be up to create some content for FH, and I'm sure some of you are still salivating over his Thanksgiving spread earlier this month. (HERE:)  For today's Costume theme day, J answers some of my Cosplay questions, and shares some brand new images, as some of his past favorite costumes.

What would say the biggest difference is between 'costume' and 'Cosplay' 

A costume is the base of any cosplay, but it's that play aspect that evolves it from being just a costume. This can take many forms, but ultimately, embodying the character is important. Whether it's posing like them, building additional props, or acting out their personality, becoming the character is what differentiates a costume from a cosplay. 

Most of us think of costumes around Halloween, what is the busiest time of year for Cosplay? 

We have a cosplay season where I live, the first con taking place at the end of April, and the last one being late September. I'm pretty active from that time plus Halloween in October. July is a slight break in between, but November to March is when I have down time from cons, as I can cosplay at any time. 

When you were growing up, what comic book, television characters first grabbed your attention? 

Growing up, the characters that grabbed my attention were Poison Ivy from Batman, Hexadecimal from Reboot, and the X-Men in general.

Can you share the first time you officially started Cosplay? Who was the character you inhabited? 

I officially started to cosplay at conventions in 2017, Quicksilver being my first cosplay. I modified some athletic spandex to fit the character's comic appearance. 

What characters are on your bucket list to create? 

The main character on my cosplay bucket list is Angel/Archangel from the X-Men. I'd love to make my own wings and do more crafting overall.

You regularly attend conventions, what has been your best experience thus far?

My best con experience was meeting friends we now attend cons and plan cosplays with back in 2023. My favorite convention was FanX in Salt Lake City. Most of our larger local conventions are all produced by the same company, but FanX is a separate entity. They had a great variety of guests, reasonable pricing for photo ops, and I had fun with friends there as well

What has been the best feedback you've gotten so far?

The best feedback I've gotten was to show variety in poses. Especially early on, I had maybe 2 poses so taking photos of a large variety of characters has allowed me to expand.

What led you create a Patreon page to share your work? 

What led me to creating a Patreon was having a platform beyond social media where I wasn't heavily censored. I have an excess of stuff beyond what I share on social media and feel like that's the perfect place to share a lot of behind the scenes and unseen photos or videos. You can expect that sort of content as well as early access to stuff I may share on social media later on. Its a great place to throw stuff at the wall and see what sticks, and it inspired me to move on to YouTube as well. 

Are there are rules for contests/conventions on how much skin can be shown? 

I try not to show too much skin at conventions as a lot of the cons are family friendly and all ages. Goblin Prince Havok pushed that line a bit but everything that needed to be covered was covered. I try to be mindful of the con I'm at when it comes to showing skin vs photoshoots outside conventions

So, how does J. Kosmic celebrate Halloween? Lots of Cosplay events, or home in your comfy clothes giving out candy? 

I celebrate Halloween every year as Halloween is partially what inspired me to cosplay. We used to go to the bar but it got stale. As the crowd got younger, less people dressed up and losing a costume contest to a Mario and Luigi in a harness when I put in effort was a mood killer. Luckily we found a party we like, where people put effort into costumes and that raises money for charity. I hand out candy when I can, and I am in costume when I do so.

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J Kosmic: Centerpiece🍗

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

To all the Canadians celebrating this weekend!

In the United States, the second Monday of October is Columbus Day.  In Canada, the Second Monday in October is Thanksgiving Day.  Since I love celebrating holidays on the site, I always try to celebrate turkey day in the US, and to all the FH viewers in Canada as well.   Thanksgiving in Canada has no connection to pilgrims or stories about feasts from the 1600's.  In Canada, it's simply a day to celebrate a successful harvest and being grateful for the natural beauty🍂 and blessings of living in the Great White North. That second Monday always seems to come so quickly after the summer ends. 

It came so quickly in fact, I'd almost forgotten until just a few days ago. Thankfully, Canadian Cosplay hottie J Kosmic had a holiday weekend, and created this series of tasty shots to help celebrate the day. J puts on quite the spread with his hot table scape. Anyone want to join J for a bite to eat?  

'My original intent was to shoot in the leaves but since it snowed this was my backup. I wanted to wait until I had a pump too. I didn't have a center piece so I decided to be the centerpiece... or the meal. The sign was something I thrifted which is something I do for a lot of my cosplays that aren't the spandex suits. I repurpose a lot of items and everything I've bought has had a use. Nothing has been redonated or gone to waste.  This also motivated me to clean the kitchen' 😅

J. Kosmic

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Leafing🍁Through

Happy CANADA DAY!

Canadians love their maple, it's sweet and sticky and is delicious oozing over, well pretty much everything!  The beautifully shaped Maple Leaf, Canada's most iconic symbol, that you're all enjoying belongs to the equally delicious J Kosmic.  Check out more of J on his Instagram HERE: