Holiday World Records  

Paul Green and Mandy Nelson sang 18 holiday songs in one minute.

588 participants at Thirst Youth Convention in Erie, Pennsylvania played Joy to the World on their kazoos at once.

Competitive eater Takeru Kobayashi ate 7.5 pounds of turkey in 10 minutes, a new RecordSetter World Record. He set the record to raise awareness and funds to combat hunger worldwide. Kobayashi performed the feat on Thanksgiving Eve before a live audience at Turtle Bay in New York City. RecordSetter Council president Dan Rollman and senior official Rob Birdsong presided over the attempt. Read more about the event here. Become a fan of Kobayashi here. NOTE: Competitive eating is dangerous and should not be attempted unless you are professionally trained. Read more about the sport here.

Shannon M. named 43 holidays in 20 seconds.

Clint P. sat on a whoopee cushion and said "Merry Christmas" nine times in 15 seconds while dressed as Santa Claus.

Doug McManaman balanced a singing and dancing toy Santa Claus on his hand for 58.10 seconds while kneeling.

600 people were visible in a selfie taken by someone dressed as Santa Claus. The record was set as part of the Adventure to Santa launch at Victoria Gardens in Rancho Cucamonga, California.

Doug McManaman balanced a Christmas present on top of a 142-inch pole on his chin.

Clint P. broke 12 large peppermint candy canes in 17.40 seconds while dressed as Santa Claus.

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

Jordan Pike scored 5,637 points in a game of Just Dance 2 on the track Holiday.

Hudson Group employees spoke a total of 25 holiday greetings in different languages. They set the record to showcase their company's diversity.

Doug McManaman balanced a five-foot Santa Claus statue on his thumb for 51.90 seconds while kneeling and dressed as Santa Claus.

Doug McManaman balanced 149 Canadian flags on a pole on his chin to celebrate Canada Day.

Todd DeFazio wore 100 holiday decorations at once.

A total of 488 people sang jingle bells while ringing jingle bells at once. They set the record in front of Times Union Center in Albany, New York. See more photos here.