The Official GOAT List: Ranking the Greatest Holiday Traditions of All Time
From fireworks to family feasts, these are the rituals that make holidays feel like holidays. Whether it’s hanging ornaments, lighting candles, or hunting for eggs in the yard, these timeless traditions remind us why the calendar’s best days are always the ones we share.
1. THANKSGIVING DINNER
Thanksgiving Dinner is currently the #1 Greatest Holiday Traditions of All Time winning 73.0% head-to-head battles.
2. OPENING PRESENTS
Opening Presents is currently the #2 Greatest Holiday Traditions of All Time winning 70.1% head-to-head battles.
3. HOLIDAY MOVIE MARATHON
Holiday Movie Marathon is currently the #3 Greatest Holiday Traditions of All Time winning 58.8% head-to-head battles.
4. CHRISTMAS TREE DECORATING
Christmas Tree Decorating is currently the #4 Greatest Holiday Traditions of All Time winning 56.8% head-to-head battles.
5. FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS
Fourth of July Fireworks is currently the #5 Greatest Holiday Traditions of All Time winning 56.1% head-to-head battles.
6. TRICK-OR-TREATING
Trick-or-Treating is currently the #6 Greatest Holiday Traditions of All Time winning 50.5% head-to-head battles.
7. BARBECUING ON MEMORIAL / LABOR DAY
Barbecuing on Memorial / Labor Day is currently the #7 Greatest Holiday Traditions of All Time winning 49.8% head-to-head battles.
8. BAKING HOLIDAY COOKIES
Baking Holiday Cookies is currently the #8 Greatest Holiday Traditions of All Time winning 49.2% head-to-head battles.
9. NEW YEAR’S COUNTDOWN
New Year’s Countdown is currently the #9 Greatest Holiday Traditions of All Time winning 29.7% head-to-head battles.
10. EASTER EGG HUNT
Easter Egg Hunt is currently the #10 Greatest Holiday Traditions of All Time winning 25.7% head-to-head battles.
11. VALENTINE’S CARDS & CHOCOLATES
Valentine’s Cards & Chocolates is currently the #11 Greatest Holiday Traditions of All Time winning 24.0% head-to-head battles.
12. LIGHTING THE MENORAH
Lighting the Menorah is currently the #12 Greatest Holiday Traditions of All Time winning 18.8% head-to-head battles.
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