The Top 7... Christmas moments

1. Animal Crossing (GameCube, 2002)
Whereas most of the games on this list halfheartedly touch on holiday themes, the first Animal Crossing absolutely buries you in gift-giving cheer. It uses the GameCube's internal clock to "know" the exact date down to the second - so, once winter rolls around, snow starts to fall, lights appear in trees and special "Christmas Remix" editions of the in-game music take over. Even the lovable townsfolk get into the act.