12/22/2025
🌙🎄 NOCTEM Health Holiday Sleep Trivia Series
Holiday cheer or hidden sleep stealers? Test your sleep IQ with NOCTEM Health’s Holiday Sleep Trivia Series below!
💤Trivia #1: Holiday Light Exposure
Q: What type of holiday decoration can unintentionally disrupt your circadian rhythm?
A: B) LED holiday lights
Fun Fact: Bright blue-white LEDs trick your brain into thinking it’s daytime.
Sleep Tip: Dim your holiday lights at least 1 hour before bed to help melatonin production.
💤Trivia #2: Winter Warmth
Q: Which cozy holiday drink is most likely to delay your sleep?
A: D) Eggnog latte
Fun Fact: Seasonal lattes often pack more caffeine than a typical coffee.
Sleep Tip: Caffeine’s half-life is ~6 hours — timing matters for insomnia patients.
💤Trivia #3: Winter Darkness
Q: True or False: People tend to feel sleepier in winter because there’s less daylight.
A: True!
Fun Fact: Less exposure to natural light during winter can shift circadian timing.
Sleep Tip: Daily morning light (even 10 minutes) can help regulate patients experiencing insomnia.
💤Trivia #4: Holiday Stress & Sleep
Q: Which hormone spikes during holiday stress and commonly disrupts sleep?
A: B) Cortisol
Fun Fact: Holiday stress elevates cortisol, making it harder to fall asleep.
Sleep Tip: Brief evening relaxation routines support better sleep initiation.
💤Trivia #5: Santa’s Sleep Schedule
Q: If Santa stayed awake for 24+ hours delivering gifts, which function would be most impaired?
A: A) Memory
Fun Fact: Sleep deprivation impacts attention and memory, similar to alcohol impairment.
Sleep Tip: Maintaining healthy sleep practices is essential, especially during busy seasons.
