There’s something magical about the way we lean into the holiday season. From storefronts to the full-blown spectacles, What is New York State's most popular Christmas tradition?

How Little Sleepies Analyzed Christmas Trends

Little Sleepies dug through a year’s worth of Google Trends results to figure out which holiday traditions each state searches for the most. And here in New York, the number-one tradition wasn’t tree decorating, Secret Santa, or even ugly sweater parties. It was the classic countdown: opening an Advent calendar.

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If you grew up in the Northeast, this probably feels familiar. Advent calendars have been around since the 19th century, and whether yours opened to chocolate, tiny toys, or simple pictures, tha

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