ESSENCE Holiday Celebration Of Joy: From Photos With Santa To ‘Let It Snow,’ Shannon Thornton Finds Magic In The Simple Things

Raven VaronaBy Kiara Byrd ·Updated November 22, 2025 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… What do the holidays mean to you? Is it drinking hot cocoa by the fireplace? Cooking a meal for family and friends? Or singing your heart out to your favorite nostalgic holiday song? Whatever this season entails for you, the holidays are a special time of year when you are surrounded by good cheer and hope. This year, ESSENCE is offering you both with our 2025 ESSENCE Holiday Celebration o