Overview
- Old holiday recordings dominate playlists through algorithms, editorial curation, films and social video, with Brenda Lee marking 65 years of Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree after its 2023 Billboard No. 1 revival.
- Modern standards keep returning to the top of charts, including Mariah Carey’s All I Want for Christmas Is You, Wham!’s Last Christmas, and José Feliciano’s bilingual Feliz Navidad.
- Major platforms push seasonal programming, from Netflix’s new holiday films and Rowan Atkinson series to Disney+ releases tied to Diary of a Wimpy Kid and a Kevin Costner–narrated nativity project, with Prime Video offering a documentary on Christmas tree sellers.
- Global photo reports show diverse observances across India, China, Australia, Europe and the U.S., with coverage describing a more openly festive mood in Bethlehem and Nazareth as communities seek recovery after recent conflict.
- Family-focused content circulates widely, including printable drawings, offline party games and guides to making postcards with tools like Canva and AI, while a column by Mario Vaquerizo drew strong reactions on social media.