Christmas Eve followed Santa’s real-time journey with the NORAD Santa Tracker. We started with mincemeat muffins and oranges, traced Santa from Russia toward Sri Lanka, took turns playing Santa in the delivery game, called NORAD, and ended the night with reindeer tracks and cookies.

A day built around one of America’s most enduring Christmas traditions: the mall Santa. From Oreo Santas and Coca-Cola games to family photos at the mall and real stories from behind the beard, this date traced how belief, nostalgia, and Christmas magic became a shared cultural ritual.

A South Carolina Christmas where history met holiday play: Gullah dishes, sweet tea, and colonial-era sillabub alongside lighthouse crafts, beach-inspired games, and a full round of indoor mini golf. A warm, coastal take on Christmas far from the snow.

A cozy hygge night built around homemade panettone, creative pine-cone crafts, and a theme that didn’t quite rhyme—but delivered plenty of warmth anyway. French-toast panettone, pine-cone treats, forest-themed fun, and a cozy, sweet, not-quite-rhyming Christmas celebration.

A tropical Christmas inspired by Brazil’s midsummer season—panettone and açaí, carnival crafts, samba dancing, coconut snow cones, jungle-themed games, and a vibrant Rio backdrop. A bright, playful day where Christmas met the rainforest.

A swirled-and-twirled holiday adventure where peppermint treats, crafty chaos, retro décor, and a Chubby Checker dance floor took over the basement. The Peppermint Twist Lounge delivered pure family fun—dizzy spins, candy-striped creations, and a joyful Christmas day wrapped in red-and-white cheer.

A night of wonder inspired by the Star of Bethlehem: glowing star hunts, shimmering crafts, a simple Bethlehem-style feast, and stories that lifted our eyes and hearts. This quiet, faith-filled date reminded us that Christmas begins by following the Light of the world.

A day inspired by the true 16th-century meaning of God Rest Ye Merry: “May God keep you strong.” From cinnamon rolls and giving projects to sauna warmth, comfort-food feasts, and quiet joy, it became a celebration of strength, rest, generosity, and holiday renewal.

A Victorian-flavored Christmas built around Scrooge’s transformation, blending bitter-to-sweet dishes, corn-merchant history, children’s crafts, candlelight stories, family games, and a warm dessert finale fit for a reformed miser.

A Christmas-anytime celebration sparked by Archuleta’s anthem: morning Advent cheer, Denny’s pancake nostalgia, everyday-object crafts, a gas-station gourmet challenge, and a time-loop holiday movie reminding us that Christmas can appear wherever you let it.

A Judy Garland–themed kickoff to Christmas featuring wreath-shaped treats, kid crafts, classic films, oversized DIY porch lights, and plenty of twinkling garland. A cozy, music-filled day that moved from Halloween night straight into the Christmas season with oranges, popcorn, cocktails, and Judy’s golden-age holiday soundtrack.

A Christmas Eve family celebration working our way through the entire alphabet from Advent to Zombies with cranberry cocktails, Kris Kringles, and rib roasts along the way!

A festive look at how Christmas is celebrated in South Korea complete with sledding, Korean takeout, K Pop, sponge cake, and more!

A celebration of reindeer and the people who take care of them including a visit to see reindeer and a whole lot of caribou puns.

A cozy and comforting day surrounded with many baked goods and craft projects reflecting all things pancakes and snowflakes!

A heartwarming day to step back and remind our family about the true meaning of Christmas.

A celebration of unique Christmas celebrations in Indiana including "A Christmas Story", a Turkey Run, plenty of Hoosier inspired games, and a full holiday feast.

A cheery day to get cozy and feature gingersnaps and winter naps in all the best ways possible!

A festive take on Burl Ives' song including plenty of baked goods, cups of cheer, and a few cameos by some of our favorite Hollys.

A continuation of our journey of Christmas celebrations around the world celebrating pirates, lychees, vanilla, Boney M., and more!