Prompt Cast
Christmas Traditions and Activities Across the United States
TLDR Different regions of the United States have their own unique Christmas traditions, such as opening gifts on Christmas Eve in Ohio, attending Christmas Eve parties in the Northeast, hosting Christmas dinners in the South, and going out to restaurants or clubs for Christmas dinner in the West. The hosts also discuss favorite Christmas songs, making a Christmas cocktail, caring for a Christmas tree, the horror movie "Black Christmas," and the etiquette of sending Christmas cards.
Timestamped Summary
00:00
The hosts discuss the different Christmas traditions and activities in different regions of the United States, highlighting the Midwest's tendency to work between Christmas and New Year's Day and open gifts on Christmas Eve.
05:06
Different regions of the United States have various Christmas traditions, such as opening gifts on Christmas Eve in Ohio, partying and attending Christmas Eve parties in the Northeast, hosting Christmas dinners in the South, and going to restaurants or clubs for Christmas dinner in the West.
10:05
Bruce Kapler, the saxophonist in Paul Schaefer's band, had a tradition of making hilarious entrances during Darlene Love's annual performance of "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)" on the Late Show with David Letterman.
14:54
The podcast discusses the most hated Christmas songs, including Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas Is You" in the UK and Justin Bieber's "Mistletoe," which was voted as the most hated Christmas song in a 2022 poll.
19:46
The hosts discuss their favorite Christmas songs and their love for Christmas music, including Tom Petty's song, Elton John's "Step Into Christmas," the Wham song, and the waitresses' song, and they also mention their preference for instrumental Christmas music and recommend a playlist of vintage department store Christmas music.
24:30
The hosts discuss how to make a Christmas Negroni cocktail, including the ingredients and garnishes, and also mention an alternative version using Prosecco instead of gin.
29:12
To keep your Christmas tree alive and fresh throughout the month of December, it's important to get a tree stand that fits the trunk and holds enough water, and to check and maintain the water level daily, while adding a mixture of water, vinegar, sugar, and possibly pennies to nourish and preserve the tree.
33:40
To keep your Christmas tree fresh, it's important to keep it topped up with water, away from heat sources, and consider using LED lights; after the holidays, you can recycle the tree, use it as a shelter for wildlife, lay down the branches as mulch, or even use it for a campfire.
38:30
Black Christmas is a landmark horror movie that established the slasher genre, featuring a sorority house being stalked by a killer during Christmas break, and it was the first movie to use the trope of the call coming from inside the house.
43:14
To send a Christmas card, it is traditional to send it by January 5th, but nowadays it is more common to send them by December 15th; it is also acceptable to send Christmas cards to anyone, even if you see them regularly, and if you want to drop someone from your Christmas card list, you can say that you had to cut down on the number of cards you sent.
47:43
To make a Christmas card extra special for older people who may not have email, include a personal note or drawing from your child; if someone consistently doesn't send you a card, you can remove them from your list, but be prepared for the possibility of cutting them out of your life completely; it's important to consider the preferences of non-Christian friends when deciding whether or not to send them a Christmas card.
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Society & Culture
