Santa Claus Conquers the Martians: Kris Kringle gets embroiled in a martian power struggle in a low-budget film from 1964; the real Santa is traumatized by the film and is unable to fulfill his duties.

Allied and German soldiers lay down their arms to celebrate Christmas together by singing carols, sharing food and drink, playing soccer and burying the dead.

More than 250 student musicians in the Hope College Orchestra, Chapel Choir and College Chorus participate in Christmas Vespers, a tradition at Hope College since 1941.