- bio usage
- Added to bios during December by LGBTQ+ creators, non-binary individuals, or progressive accounts to signal festive and inclusive identity.
- story usage
- Used in Christmas countdown stories, holiday aesthetic posts, and queer holiday content. Appears alongside snowflake and gift emojis.
- aesthetic usage
- Fits into warm, cozy, inclusive holiday aesthetics. Paired with fairy lights imagery, hot cocoa vibes, and pastel or classic red-green holiday palettes.