History

Briefly prerecorded, it featured a countdown, fireworks, and a light-up sign atop 7 World Trade Center in Bushville City in Minecraft.

The first Christmas Village to appear on YouTube — the first village that expanded massively and embraced the village lifestyle.

Featured the first Ball Drop on the channel, staged in a Minecraft recreation of Times Square.

Following the rebrand from Cherls to Cherlsimus Prime, the village expanded to twice its size. It was also the first village to house a Ball Drop.

The first Jeopardy to debut on Christmas Eve. Multiple teams competed, with the final result being the victory of Kathy and John Bartolino. Kathy was later recognized for this victory during the Christmas Village Reveal in 2025.

The first New Year's live stream to take place at Grandma Diana's house, and the first stream to include an IN-PERSON BALL DROP inside the Cherlsimus Prime Christmas Village. The stream mainly consisted of the crew and friends talking and welcoming guests on, while Charles himself customized Transformers. Diana also made her debut overviewing the village for 2024.

The second Jeopardy to debut, with a Final Jeopardy victory by Team JK — Jake and Kristen Tauscher — with 8,000 points. There were two games: a practice round with kids and a second with the whole family. Six teams competed in total.

By far the largest Christmas Village yet, and the first home of LaMonica Tower, the site of what is now the Freedom Ball.

The last event before CPNYRE 2026 — probably many people's favorite Jeopardy, with iconic moments such as Jake's crash out and his flourishing moment.

The first of its kind: CPNYRE 2026 was the first live stream to feature sponsors, performers, and an actual working New Year's Ball — the 2025 ball did not compare to the new rendition. It was sponsored by Red Tomato, CJA Wrestling, Katz Medical Group, and Mo'K Barbershop. Performing were headline artist David Smolokoff, Garden State Film Festival winner Francesca Fuentes, and independent artist Lauren Morris.

CPA250 was the first major event not to take place during winter. It aired on July 3rd, 2026 and was sponsored by Triad Lending Group (then known as Walsh Lending Group), CJA Wrestling, and Red Tomato. Performing were headline artist Chelsea Pedersen, Tali Ratzon, and more. The new Freedom Ball was revealed during the broadcast and dropped at midnight.