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Siblings rock around the Christmas tree with their annual dance routines

Is there any better way to spread seasonal cheer then bit of a bogey? 

For six years in a row now, the Orgill family from Utah, have been nailing choreographed Christmas routines. 

What started as a festive surprise for their parents in 2012 has turned into an annual tradition for the eight siblings.

With over half a million views on Youtube, their 2017 offering of Ariana Grande's Santa Tell Me, is practically infectious in its festive cheer. 

 Check out their sweet moves over the years, you can definitely see the improvement over time: 

Speaking to ABC News, the ringleader of the group, Ammon, said that each year the routines get more elaborate. 

“It definitely takes a lot more time now,” he said. “We’re always trying to top it every year and make it more elaborate. This year my sister and I did the choreography. We started the Friday after Thanksgiving and practised all day Saturday and filmed it on Sunday.”

The numbers of dancers have grown over the years, with in-laws and even a niece joining in the troop. Ammon said that they hope to pass on the tradition to the next generation and keep rocking around the Christmas tree! 

Their Christmas jumpers are also an essential part of performance, lovingly provided by their mother. 

“She loves these sweaters, and she’d pull one out every Christmas. She’s got like 10 of them.” Sounds like a woman after our own hearts! 

As in sync as they are in the videos, they aren't immune to sibling squabbles, but “at the end of the day, we all do love it."

"We love spending time together and how it all brings us together.”

The idea of a family flash mob has been gathering support, with many people jokingly (or seriously?) considering adding it into their holiday repertoire: 

Reckon you'll make a Christmas jig your own family tradition? 

 

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