For newcomers, and as a reminder to oldcomers, the standard litany about Xmas eve DXing goes something like this:
Thorough patrols of the tropical bands may turn up some nice catches, as some stations extend broadcast hours much later than usual, making them more DXable, even all-night; or even temporarily reactivate dormant transmitters, in order to convey Xmas greetings, play seasonal music, etc.
Latin America primarily, Africa secondarily and other Christianized areas tertiarily, e.g. Papua New Guinea.
Likewise for New Year`s Eve. Since the holidays are on Friday, some of this might extend into the following weekends as well.
Info via Glenn Hauser on dxld