Just reached FO this fall (first time with status on any airline) and got my first upgrade ever. Flying home on Christmas afternoon, BTM-SLC-ATL, wife (no status) and I were upgraded 48 hours out. CRJ from Butte was half full. Got on the 757 in SLC and there was red and green tinsel hanging from the cabin. The crew provided great service.
Having done it a couple of times, it's never fun to be flying on Christmas, but this was a pretty good experience.