00:00 You can make money by renting out your home on Airbnb while you're away.

04:23 The podcast hosts discuss their Christmas studio and the importance of Christmas trees, including the fact that the US produces about 20 million real Christmas trees each year.

09:12 Christmas trees have a long history, originating in Germany and spreading to England and America, with commercial Christmas tree lots in the US dating back to the mid-19th century.

13:22 Artificial Christmas trees have been around since the 19th century and have become a popular alternative for people who want to avoid the mess and environmental impact of real trees, although a study in 2009 found that you would have to reuse an artificial tree for more than 20 years to be more environmentally friendly than getting a real tree each year.

17:55 Artificial Christmas trees are more environmentally friendly than real trees when considering transportation costs, but a study found that you would have to reuse an artificial tree for 20 years to be more eco-friendly, and mulching real trees is also a good option.

22:44 Eggnog originated in Europe and became popular in the US, with George Washington having his own recipe consisting of cream, milk, sugar, brandy, rye whiskey, Jamaica rum, and sherry.

27:38 Eggnog recipes often call for separate yolks and whites of eggs, sugar, milk, cream, and liquor, and it is recommended to use pasteurized eggs to avoid salmonella.

32:28 Dr. Seuss created the Grinch based on his own perception of himself, and the TV movie adaptation by Chuck Jones brought the character to life with a green appearance and a larger role for Max the dog.

36:57 The Grinch song was actually sung by Thurl Ravenscroft, not Boris Karloff, and Ravenscroft was uncredited in the original film, along with June Foray who voiced Cindy Lou Who, and two brothers named Grinch wrote a letter to Dr. Seuss asking him to change the name of the Grinch because it was their last name and they were being teased.

42:05 The shoemaker becomes rich after two little naked men help him make shoes, so he and his wife make clothes for the elves as a thank you.