was the physical media juggernaut of the season. Having released in November, it was a top-tier gift item found under millions of trees that year. 5. Digital Media and Gaming: The Rise of "Fortnite"

While it opened to modest numbers around the 20th, Christmas Eve 2017 was the beginning of its legendary "legs." The soundtrack was already beginning its ascent to becoming a multi-platinum global phenomenon.

The music charts on December 24, 2017, reflected a year of record-breaking milestones: