Santa Claus is just near to hitting your doors with exciting and memorable gifts! We are already in the Christmas weekend and people are ready to warm welcome the Christmas while setting new world records by shattering the old ones. But wait, what are the Christmas world records that we are talking about being broken this week?
This is something interesting to discuss as there are no single Christmas Guinness world records but a series of records. In this article, we will explore the most notable world records of Christmas from the longest chain to the largest tree in the Christmas. Feeling exciting? Let’s begin.
8 Biggest Christmas World Records
The World Record Christmas Cracker Pulling Chain
A cracker-pulling chain is a fun activity at Christmas where people form a continuous line while pulling the crackers with crossed arms. The longest Christmas cracker pulling chain, which holds the world record consists of 1,081 people, achieved by The Harrodian School (UK) in Barnes, London, UK, on 10 December 2015. The record is still unbreakable even after 9 years.
Largest Christmas Gift Made the Christmas World Record
The Statue of Liberty is frequently cited as the largest Christmas present ever given. It was 151 feet tall and weighs 225 tons The statue was given to the United States by France in 1886 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of American independence and to mark the two countries’ relationship.
It was not only among the unique Christmas world records but still also the largest one. Unlike the traditional way of wrapping, the Statue of Liberty arrived United States on the French ship Isere packed in 214 crates having 350 pieces.
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What is the most recorded Christmas song in history?
Silent Night, written by Joseph Mohr, holds the Christmas world record as the most-recorded Christmas song in history. This song has been recorded 137,315 times so far. It was originally written by Joseph Mohr the first time sung by Franz Xaver Gruber, the choir director who had written the melody. It has 733 different versions recorded available and the song has become the staple song for the Christmas celebration for decades.
The other popular Christmas songs are – The Christmas Song, All I Want for Christmas is You, last Christmas, White Christmas, Jingle Bells, etc. You can watch the video on YouTube (embedded below).
Most Lights in a Christmas Celebration
New York Family’s Homes set the world record on Christmas by dazzling more than 7, 20,000 lights. This Guinness world record was prepared a few days earlier than Christmas Eve when the adjacent locality of the apartment blazed with colorful light bulbs from the parking area to the garden and from the roads to the graveyards. Interestingly, decorated for a music program, it has 40 miles of lights and 8 miles of extension cords while it has collected over $665,000 for charity.
Fastest time to decorate a Christmas tree
The world record for the fastest time to decorate a Christmas tree is 34.52 seconds, set by Sam Homewood in Bedgbury, United Kingdom on November 12, 2018, at the set of Scrambled! Who doesn’t know about Scrambled, it is a family drama TV series running since 2014. It was a pre-recorded show in which the presenters would perform various variety sketches, with a selection of cartoons shown in images.
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What is the Longest-ever Christmas Stocking?
The world’s largest Christmas stocking is 177 feet long and 72 feet wide and is located in Sedalia, Missouri. It was created by a team of volunteers over three months and set the Guinness World Record in 2017. Inside the Mathewson Exhibition Center located in the Missouri State, this stocking was created to raise money for charity to help underprivileged families.
However, according to the Guinness Book of World Records, the largest Christmas stocking measured 168 feet in length and 70 feet in width which is obviously obsolete data. It was produced by the volunteer emergency services organization Pubblica Assistenza Carrara e Sezioni (Italy) in Carrara, Tuscany, Italy, on 5 January 2011.
World's Largest Christmas Market
Rathausplatz Christkindlmarkt in Vienna, Austria holds the largest Christmas market world record over the years. This market is situated in front of Vienna’s historic city hall near Rathaus and draws over 3 million visitors every year, especially on Christmas weekend. This largest market has over 100 stalls that offer Austrian foods, Christmas decorations, ornaments, handicrafts, and drinks while featuring an advent theme park with workshops and songs.
World’s Tallest Christmas Cupcake Tree
The tallest Christmas cupcake tree record held by India, led by Sudhakar Rao. The wonderful work of art surpassed the beauty of any conventional Christmas tree. In 2023, the world’s biggest Christmas cupcake tree—standing at an incredible 57.5 feet—was constructed in Hyderabad, India! Thousands of cupcakes, each a bite-sized festive delight, made up this delicious structure. It was a beautiful celebration of the holiday season, an amazing example of human imagination, and an attraction worth seeing.
Conclusion
Christmas is one of the most celebrated family holidays in Europe and other countries by exchanging gifts and creating a festive environment. It is also popular due to its religious significance, joyful moments, and cultural diversity. But more than that, Christmas is known for Christmas world records that were set years ago. While some are broken and others are untouchable, this Christmas may be celebrated with more record-breakings. Keep in touch with us to learn about more records.
