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 sweet-and-spirited Christmas celebration inspired by Ana Gasteyer’s “Sugar & Booze,” tracing how sugar and alcohol shaped holiday traditions from medieval feasts to Victorian puddings and global nogs. Eggnog bakes, boozy desserts, candy-shot crafts, trivia, and friends made history taste festive.

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 grown-up spin on the classic cocoa day: chocolate-stout hot chocolates, mug-decorating crafts, soup and sandwich shooters, buttered-rum park sips, and a miniature-mug tasting menu. A festive celebration where every moment arrived in a cup.

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 Vermont-style Christmas filled with maple traditions, snowy puzzles, sugar-on-snow, blazing bonfires, cheddar-topped apple pie, and cozy small-town charm. A celebration of the Green Mountain State’s sweetest winter customs, from tractor parades to Robert Frost.

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 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.

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!

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

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

Our annual family dance party complete with inclusions for Frank Sinatra, "The Nutcracker", and the Viennese waltz.

A closer look into the Naughty List including a holiday whodunnit, a villains of Christmas quiz, and a closer look at the elf who is in charge of the list.

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

A chance to celebrate “A Charlie Brown Christmas” complete with an inspired menu, viewing of the movie, a Charlie Brown Christmas tree game, Vince Guaraldi playlist, and other elements inspired by a "Brown Christmas”.

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

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 festive take on Jose Feliciano's song and a celebration of the many Spanish and Mexican inspired ways to celebrate Christmas!