Father Christmas

These are hung "by the chimney with care."

Mariah Carey: "All I want for Christmas is ___."

The name of Macaulay Culkin's character in "Home Alone."

This is the newest team member to join the BJC ACO team.

Babbo Natale

Pucker up! If you are caught underneath this festive sprig, you must kiss the person next to you.

From the poem, A Visit from St. Nicholas:
"He had a broad face and a little round belly,
That shook when he laughed, like _ _______ __ _____."

The real-life department store featured in the movie, "A Miracle on 34th Street."

These are two (2) of the clinical programs offered by the BJC ACO.

Père Noël

This tradition is new in the 21st century, where one of "Santa's Helpers" spies on children in their homes to inform the Naughty or Nice list.

"On the eighth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me....eight _____ _ _______...."

The name of the Grinch's pup in Dr. Seuss' "How the Grinch Stole Christmas."

This is the number of days allowed to complete medication reconciliation post-hospital discharge per Medicare standards.

Ded Moroz

The number of candles that light the menorah during Hanukkah.

Burl Ives: "Have a holly, jolly Christmas
It's the best time of the year
I don't know if there'll be snow,
but have a ___ __ _____!"

The number of ghosts who visit Ebenezer Scrooge in Charles Dickens', "A Christmas Carol."

This is the name of the BJC ACO Medical Director.

Julenissen

The shape of the flowers and leaves on this decorative plant, indigenous to Mexico and Central America, is thought to symbolize the Star of Bethlehem that guided the Three Wise Men.

Brenda Lee: "Rockin' around the Christmas tree /
Have a happy holiday /
Everyone dancin' merrily /
__ ___ ___ ___ _________ ___."

Famous holiday song performed by Judy Garland in the musical, "Meet Me in Saint Louis."

Led by "Champions," BJC promotes this attribute in its employees, defined as "the ability to adapt and thrive in the face of adversity and stress." Areas of focus for growing in this attribute include Meaning, Self-Care, Self-Awareness, Optimism, and Relationships.