2021 Revelry Rivalry: The Greatest Holiday Traditions Go Head To Head
Every family, friend group, and office has its own cherished holiday traditions. Some eat ham, others eat turkey. Some make snowmen, others make snow angels. Some may go caroling, others sit inside hiding from those same exact carolers. It runs the gambit.
With all of the holiday traditions out there, it can be hard to choose between one over the other. To bring peace on earth to your holidays this year, we’re putting these debates to rest for good. We’ve weighed the pros and cons, crunched the numbers, and are ready to hand down our rulings on five of this season’s most debated rivalries.
Tree Toppers – Star vs. Angel
When it comes to tree toppers, where do you stand? Stars may have the sparkle, but angels have the drama. Let’s put this debate to rest here and now!
⭐ Star: shiny, symmetrical, literally out of this world
👼 Angel: delicate, runs the risk of coming to life and running away with your Elf on the Shelf
Verdict: Star. No one wants to spend their holiday gluing wings back into place if the topper falls off the tree.
Treats – Gingerbread vs. Peppermint Bark
One’s all about that sugar and spice. The other is the perfect balance of chocolate and peppermint. It’s a tough choice, but someone has to make it!
🍪 Gingerbread: one of the only load-bearing cookies in the world
🍫 Peppermint Bark: the only way to eat peppermint candy without chipping a tooth
Verdict: Gingerbread. Adding extra spice to the holidays is always a good time.
Movies – Die Hard vs. How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Christmas is all about family, friends, and iconic movies. Which one beats out the rest? Let’s dive in with two classics:
💥Die Hard: action-packed, ruined office Christmas party, lots of crawling through vent shafts
🎁 How the Grinch Stole Christmas: action-packed, ruined Whoville Christmas party, lots of crawling down chimneys
Verdict: It’s a tie! Both tell a story of how the holiday spirit is all about caring for those you love (even if it means stealing a machine gun from kidnappers)
Drinks – Egg Nog vs. Punch
Besides a bottle of Pedialyte the morning after a boozy office Christmas party, there’s two iconic drinks of the holiday season. Which one has the edge?
🥚 Egg nog: creamy, thick, pairs perfectly with spiced rum
🍒 Punch: fizzy, tart, pairs perfectly with any liquor taking up too much room in your cabinet
Verdict: Punch of course! What brute would choose a drink thick enough to chew? Ask any judge on the Food Network: mouth feel matters, people.
Divas – Mariah Carey vs. Bing Crosby
Can you hear the angels sing? We’re talking about Mariah and Bing, of course! Two holiday singing icons, but only one can win:
🤶 Mariah Carey: doesn’t want a lot for Christmas, iconic voice, total heartbreaker
🎅 Bing Crosby: dreaming of a white Christmas, iconic voice, total heartbreaker
Verdict: Mariah Carey. It’s rare to find a diva who wants so little during the holiday season. And looking at the weather outside, Bing’s wish for snow is a BIG ask right now. Here’s to embracing the minimalist lifestyle (especially with all of the shipping delays this year).
Happy New Year everyone! Is our verdict on punch vs. egg nog a little hard to swallow? Do you think Bing Crosby should have hit the high note? We’re all ears. Or, want to learn how we can partner together to build stronger brand engagement through traditional, digital or social media? That’s something we can talk about all day. Let’s get in touch.
