#Christmas Archives

December 24, 2020

Five Similarities Between “Home Alone” and “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone”

These two festive films have a lot more in common besides the holiday. From plot points to character tropes, they are practically mirrors of one another.

Liam Payne is sitting in front of a richly decorated Christmas tree and a fireplace.

News / WW Digital

December 8, 2020

Wizarding World Digital Launches Deck the Great Hall Digital Experience

Decorate the Great Hall in a brand-new digital experience. Liam Payne, who launched Deck the Great Hall, urges fans to solve his clues in a quest to find the special messages left just for them. Let the search for the candles begin!

Features / The Daily Prophet

December 4, 2020

Christmas as a Metaphor for Lost Realities in “Harry Potter”

Could there be a hidden meaning to Christmas at Hogwarts? We’re exploring the magical school to find out the answer.

Song Parodies

December 1, 2020

Norbert the Baby Dragon

You know Spyro and Mushu, and Typhon and Kraken, Smaug, Puff, Fing Fang Foom, and hydras, and Draken.
But do you recall the most famous dragon of all?

Listicles / The Daily Prophet

December 24, 2019

What Would “Harry Potter” Characters Have on Their Christmas Lists?

If there were Christmas lists at Hogwarts, no doubt these favorite items would be on them! Join us at the great feast as we explore these characters’ Christmas lists.

Features / The Daily Prophet

November 28, 2019

Lessons in Surviving the Holiday Blues from “Harry Potter”

For some, the holidays aren’t “merry and bright.” If this time of year brings you down, here are some takeaways from the “Potter” books that might help shift your perspective.