Holiday World Records  

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

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

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

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

Suresh Gaur held three table tennis balls with his abdomen for 27.18 seconds while kneeling.

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

Shannon M. named 43 holidays in 20 seconds.

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.

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

Doug McManaman balanced a Christmas ornament on top of a pole on his chin for 45.16 seconds while kneeling. He dedicated the record to the people who voted for his submission for Top Records of 2012.

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.

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

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.

Davin Michael and 11 of his friends gathered during the holidays wearing ugly sweaters and sang an Christmas song they invented themselves.

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.