1. The Day After Christmas Blizzard of 2004: December 26, 2004, saw one of the biggest blizzards in Utah's history. It dumped up to 25 inches of snow in some parts of the state and caused widespread chaos, with hundreds of accidents and dozens of flights getting canceled.

2. Utah's First Christmas: On December 26, 1847, just months after arriving in the Salt Lake Valley, the Mormon pioneers celebrated their first Christmas in Utah. They held a special service, sang hymns, and received gifts from their leaders.

3. Park City Fire: On December 26, 1898, a devastating fire broke out in Park City's business district, destroying 50 buildings and causing $500,000 in damages (equivalent to $16 million today). Despite the intense flames and bitter cold weather, no one was killed, and the town rebuilt itself quickly.

4. The Birth of Philo T. Farnsworth: December 26, 1906, was the day Philo T. Farnsworth, the inventor of the television, was born in Beaver County, Utah. His invention revolutionized the modern world and paved the way for the mass communication age we live in today.

5. NBA Record: On December 26, 2018, the Utah Jazz set a new NBA record for the most 3-pointers made in a game with 20. They beat the New York Knicks 129-97 at Madison Square Garden, with Donovan Mitchell leading the charge by scoring 29 points.