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Christmas World Records

Christmas world records combine the joy of the festive season with the spirit of giving that is at its heart. Twinkling lights, tree ornaments, Santa, carols and gift tags all feature on the list of records. Scrooges and grinches, prepare to have your frowns turned upside down .

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  1. Tallest Living Christmas Tree Featuring An Animated Light Show

    Tallest Living Christmas Tree Featuring An Animated Light Show

    The Coeur d’Alene Resort in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho features a 162-foot tall Christmas tree decorated with an animated light show. The tree, a grand fir, is decorated with over 30,000 lights and two miles of extension cords.

  2. Fastest Time To Drink A Half Gallon Of Egg Nog

    Fastest Time To Drink A Half Gallon Of Egg Nog

    Bob “The Lord Of The Wings” Kuhns opened and drank a half gallon of egg nog in 21.02 seconds.

  3. Tallest Human Christmas Tree

    Tallest Human Christmas Tree

    Decorated in lights, ornaments, and a tree topper, 6’8" Mike Ellison set a world record as the tallest human Christmas tree.

  4. Tallest Statue Of Santa Claus Holding A Snowman

    Tallest Statue Of Santa Claus Holding A Snowman

    Art Hoffman’s statue of Santa Claus holding a snowman figure measures eight feet in height.

  5. Fastest Time To Sing "We Wish You A Merry Christmas" While Doing An Assisted Handstand

    Fastest Time To Sing "We Wish You A Merry Christmas" While Doing An Assisted Handstand

    Dana Fahey sang We Wish You A Merry Christmasin 25.63 seconds while doing an assisted handstand.

    Fahey set the record during a World Record Appreciation Society event at Pianos in New York City. Dan Rollman and Corey Henderson were present to witness and time the feat.

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  6. Fastest Rendition Of 'Sleigh Ride' While Accompanying Oneself On Cowbell, Kazoo, And Jingles

    Fastest Rendition Of 'Sleigh Ride' While Accompanying Oneself On Cowbell, Kazoo, And Jingles

    Esther Crow sang ’Sleigh Ride’ in 59.41 seconds while accompanying herself with a cowbell, a kazoo, and metal jingles.

    Crow set the record during a World Record Appreciation Society event at Pianos in New York City. Dan Rollman and Corey Henderson were present to witness and time the feat.

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  7. Most Sips Of Eggnog In 30 Seconds While Listening To Neil Diamond

    Most Sips Of Eggnog In 30 Seconds While Listening To Neil Diamond

    Cory Cavin took 39 sips of eggnog in 30 seconds while listening to Neil Diamond’s “Girl, You’ll Be A Woman Soon.”

    Cavin set the record during a World Record Appreciation Society event held at Pianos in New York City. Dan Rollman and Corey Henderson were present to witness and time the feat.

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  8. Most Times For Two People To Be Startled By A Miniature Christmas Tree In 30 Seconds

    Most Times For Two People To Be Startled By A Miniature Christmas Tree In 30 Seconds

    Mortimer Blackwell and Steve Schlacker were startled by a miniature Christmas tree 32 times in 30 seconds.

  9. Most Times Catching Turkey With Neck In 30 Seconds

    Most Times Catching Turkey With Neck In 30 Seconds

    Pete Ioulianou caught a frozen turkey seven times in 30 seconds using his neck.

  10. Longest Time Holding A Holiday Gift Tag In Forehead Crease

    Longest Time Holding A Holiday Gift Tag In Forehead Crease

    Steve Stretton held a holiday gift tag using a crease on his forehead for one minute, 24.10 seconds.

  11. Loudest Scream Of "It's Christmas!"

    Loudest Scream Of "It's Christmas!"

    Kristian Foy’s scream of “It’s Christmas!” reached 105 decibels. Foy set the record in homage to Noddy Holder’s line from Slade’s "Merry Christmas Everybody[]".

  12. Most People Pulling A Holiday Cracker

    Most People Pulling A Holiday Cracker

    Kristian Foy gathered 15 people to pull apart one Christmas cracker. Seven women held one end and eight men held the other. The women’s side got the larger part of the cracker and therefore won the prize inside.

  13. Largest Group To Dance "The Robot" While Wrapped In Christmas Lights

    Largest Group To Dance "The Robot" While Wrapped In Christmas Lights

    Alanna Iverson and 51 other cyclists danced the robotwhile wrapped in Christmas lights. The participants were a group of cyclists on a long distance bike ride to raise money for cancer research.

  14. Longest Time To Balance Santa Claus Statue On Chin

    Longest Time To Balance Santa Claus Statue On Chin

    Doug McManaman balanced a statue of Santa Claus on his chin for 33.18 seconds. The three-foot statue was in a cardboard box, balanced on top of a three-foot pole.

  15. Longest Silent Knight

    Longest Silent Knight

    John Vinton remained completely silent for two minutes and 40.12 seconds while dressed as a knight.

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