A joyful Vin-ter Solstice Cellar-bration built around wine, light, and reflection. From a 9:02 AM countdown brunch to snowy vineyard walks, cork crafts, and a candlelit basement “cellar,” the day marked winter’s beginning—and the promise that more light is coming.

Inspired by Stefon’s legendary “Club Blitzen,” this reindeer-themed night became a full North Pole club crawl: lodge-style supper club, strobe-lit dance club, and a comedy club packed with Stefon Mad Libs and monologues, As Stefon would say, this night had EVERYTHING!

A holiday whodunnit built on misdirection: handcuffed cooking, a surprise happy hour, and a shocking alleyway crime scene. Fueled by themed bites and smoking gun cocktails, the night turned into a full investigation—all in service of ensuring the guilty spent their Holiday in Handcuffs.

A Utah Christmas built on snow, community, and Olympic spirit. From fry-bread scones and Jell-O cutouts to an upscaled potluck, backyard Winter Games, skijoring relays, cocoa, and an eggnog ice luge, the day celebrated Utah’s wintry heart and playful holiday traditions.

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 Roaring Twenties Christmas filled with speakeasy sparkle, jazz playlists, Prohibition-era cocktails, vintage menus, Macy’s first parade, Summit Avenue lights, silent films, and toy-box nostalgia. A glittering, time-travel holiday weekend shaped by invention, elegance, and early electric cheer.

A tropical twist on Christmas: feather and chocolate “trees,” spicy coastal dishes, shadow-puppet stories, cocoa-volcano games, and a candy-cane cannon that stole the show. A bright, playful Indonesia-meets-Minnesota celebration of flavor, creativity, and Christmas joy.

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.

An eclectic sprint across Pennsylvania including holiday traditions featuring the Amish, Ho Ho Hoagies, "The Office", and Bethlehem, PA.

A vintage Christmas celebration of how the holiday was celebrated in the 1910s complete with window displays, candlelit Christmas trees, homemade garland, and the 1914 WWI Christmas Truce.

An ambitious celebration of Poland's "Wigilia", a twelve-course holiday feast and all the traditions associated with it.

A celebration of California's holiday traditions including Fa La La La Land, Tinsel Town, "A Hollywood Christmas", and a full-day feast.

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 fun exploration of "The Little Drummer Boy" including a homemade nativity stable, a Little Drummer Boy quest, and also an evening spent bidding farewell to autumn and hello to Christmas.

A cheerful family date incorporating the gloriously rich Christmas heritage of Maine including the World's Largest Snowman, white chocolate pine (s)cones, the Christmas Eve sinking of the Annie C. Maguire, and a whole lot more from "The Pine Tree State"!

A full day celebrating Mississippi's extensive spread of iconic culinary dishes (including a deep fried turkey) but also their native sons of Elvis, John Grisham, and BB King through Christmas-related festivities.

A fun exploration of the Christmas traditions of Finland including the "Official Hometown of Santa Claus", a visit to a sauna, a gigantic Finnish feast, and a Christmas horror movie about the Finnish "Christmas Goat" they view as their Santa Claus!

A festive Christmas-themed murder mystery party for a group of friends including a big batch of the iconic variation of eggnog…..the Tom & Jerry.

A date paying homage to Oregon's fascinating history and rich culinary heritage including James Beard(ed) Mussels, Christmas (Oregon) Trail Mix, Christmas "Would You Rather", and more!

An exploration of Christmas from 1900-1910 with a historically accurate feast inspired by Fannie Farmer's 1896 cookbook as well as vintage Victorian era parlor games.