Day 3: Deck the Halls
Named after the traditional Christmas carol, this film is anything but traditional! It is a festive Christmas comedy about two very different neighbors whose escalating rivalry over holiday decorations turns their small-town street into a spectacle. It stars Danny Devito, Matthew Broderick, Kristen Chenoweth, and Kristen Davis, and is a laugh from beginning to end.
Today’s tradition: St Nicholas Day, Western Europe
St. Nicholas Day is observed on December 6 in many European countries, including the Netherlands, Germany, and parts of France. It commemorates the life of St. Nicholas, a 4th-century bishop known for his generosity. Children place their shoes out to receive gifts, and various regional customs and festivities take place. Advent calendars from regions that celebrate St Nicholas Day often have a larger present behind the door for December 6th.
