| year | event | |
| 4 | 1939 | Robert L. May pens “Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer” |
| 2 | 1843 | “A Christmas Carol” written |
| 5 | 1985 | “The Polar Express” written |
| 3 | 1897 | “Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus” written |
| 1 | 1822 | Clement C. Moore pens “A Visit from St. Nicholas” |
