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DIE HARD IS A CHRISTMAS MOVIE | w/Currer Ball | Believe? | Ep80

Believe? The Myths \u0026 Conspiracies Pod44 views
The podcast hosts and guest comedian Kurbal debate whether the 1988 action film 'Die Hard' qualifies as a Christmas movie, ultimately concluding it does.summaryThey analyze the film's narrative structure, comparing John McClane's journey to biblical and traditional Christmas themes like reconciliation and sacrifice, while also addressing counter-arguments regarding the film's vsummaryProponents argue 'Die Hard' is a Christmas movie because the plot is structurally dependent on the holiday: the Nakatomi party gathers staff, security is reduced, and the protagonist travels specifically for a family reutakeaway

MythBusters Christmas Special: Holiday Myths, Exploding Turkeys & Tree Fires

Mythfits Podcast80 views
Carrie Byron and Troy Bachi revisit their Mythbusters holiday special, debunking myths about Christmas tree preservation and frozen turkey safety while sharing behind-the-scenes stories of dangerous experiments.summaryChristmas Tree Preservation: In the original Mythbusters experiment, hairspray was the most effective method for keeping needles on a tree, while urethane paint and clear coat were also tested but noted for toxicity. BletakeawayHoliday Fire Safety: Dry Christmas trees are highly flammable. The hosts warn against using sparklers near trees and emphasize that alcohol is flammable and should not be used to extinguish fires. They recommend keeping takeaway

47 - Christmas is WILD!!!

History Hyenas36 views
The hosts discuss the commercialization and stress of modern Christmas gift-giving, proposing a shift toward simpler traditions like single gifts for children.summaryThey also explore the pagan and Roman origins of Christmas, linking it to winter solstice festivals and the historical evolution of the Santa Claus figure.summaryChristmas traditions have evolved from pagan winter solstice celebrations (Yule, Saturnalia) and Roman practices, with the Church later adopting these dates to unify polytheistic populations under monotheism.takeaway

Death Row Podcast ep 7 - Xmas Eve Special

SnoopDoggTV26 views
Snoop Dogg hosts a Christmas Eve special from Minneapolis, blending holiday music, personal reflections on loneliness and family, and a live studio session where he records a new Christmas track.summarySnoop Dogg honors his late mother by playing her favorite Christmas song, 'Please Come Home for Christmas,' highlighting the role of music in preserving memory and spirit.takeaway“All I want for Christmas. I don't need fancy things. I want someone to love me for me.”quote

Doom Scrollin: Jesus, Tupac, Woke Women, Ebenezer Scrooge, NPCs (1/13/26)

Sam Tripoli29 views
Key discussions include the CIA's alleged influence on hip-hop culture, the historical impact of Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol' on social attitudes toward poverty, and the persecution of Huguenots in 16th-century FsummaryCharles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol' (1843) significantly shifted Victorian British attitudes toward poverty, transforming Christmas from a non-charity season into one associated with moral obligation and generosity by stakeaway“In A Christmas Carol, you don't see Dickens shaming the poor. He actually does the opposite and shames the comfortable. You see, Ebenezer Scrooge isn't an evil man. He's actually quite respectable, sensible, and prudentquote

Death Row Podcast ep 9

SnoopDoggTV47 views
Snoop Dogg's Day After Christmas special uses the post-holiday period to emphasize authentic love and unity, contrasting it with the superficiality of Christmas day.summaryThe episode highlights the success of his Netflix Christmas performance, promotes the upcoming Arizona Bowl, and shares behind-the-scenes insights while reinforcing his core philosophy that love is the ultimate key to susummaryThe 'Day After Christmas' (December 26) is framed as a critical test of genuine love, where people must show care without the pressure of gifts or holiday lights.takeaway

Khloé & Kris Jenner: A Krismas Special | Khloé In Wonder Land

Khloe Kardashian87 views
Consistency creates safety: Chris emphasizes that the value of traditions like Christmas Eve parties lies not in specific memories but in the 'consistency' and 'safety' they provide, which her children now emulate.takeawayGenerosity extends beyond family: The family maintains a tradition of inviting those without family to their Christmas morning breakfast, reflecting a core value of inclusivity and gratitude for their own circumstances.takeawayFaith as a foundational element: Chris connects her love for Christmas directly to her religious upbringing, specifically the awe she felt hearing the Christmas story as a child in church choir.takeaway

Christmas is WILD! | ep 47 - History Hyenas

History Hyenas17 views
The hosts discuss the pagan and Roman origins of Christmas, arguing it is a syncretic holiday combining Yule, Saturnalia, and Christian elements.summaryChristmas origins are traced to the Germanic Yule festival and Roman Saturnalia, both celebrating the winter solstice (December 21st) with rituals involving light, feasting, and sometimes human sacrifice, which were latetakeawayThe hosts advocate for simplifying Christmas gift-giving by limiting children to one gift per year to reduce family stress and clutter, noting that younger generations are already shifting away from excessive materialismtakeaway

Breaking Bread with Tom Papa | Tommy DeVito Fever

Tom Papa25 views
Italian-American family gatherings are characterized by chaotic organization, high attendance (60-80 people), and specific traditions like the Feast of the Seven Fishes on Christmas Eve, contrasting with the more immediatakeaway“You're Italian if you celebrate Christmas on Christmas Eve is it because you go to mass right after the dinner yeah and it's the big Feast of the seven fishes and you have everybody over and then people go to midnight mquote

Jeans-Mas Vacation w/ Chevy Chase | Your Mom's House Ep. 841

YMH Studios85 views
The hosts celebrate the holidays while discussing cultural differences in Christmas traditions, specifically contrasting American Christmas Day gift-giving with Eastern European Christmas Eve customs.summaryCultural differences in holiday timing: Eastern European traditions (like the host's Hungarian background) focus on gift-giving on Christmas Eve (December 24th) after evening mass, whereas American traditions center on Ctakeaway

The Real Santa Didn't Eat Cookies—He Ate THIS

Mythical Kitchen68 views
This episode of Meals of History explores the historical origins of Christmas traditions and Santa Claus by recreating dishes from the Roman Saturnalia festival and the American Civil War era.summaryChristmas traditions such as wreaths, candles, feasting, and gift-giving originated from the ancient Roman pagan festival Saturnalia, which honored the agricultural god Saturn.takeaway“Saturnalia was an ancient pagan festival... Western Christian churches settled on celebrating Christmas on December 25th, which allowed them to incorporate the holiday with Saturnelia and some of its traditions.”quote

Christmas Prep Episode???

Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade72 views
David Spade and Dana Carvey discuss holiday movie choices, criticizing the commercialization and censorship of Christmas while praising classic films over modern blockbusters like Avatar.summaryChristmas has become secularized in America, with many avoiding the word 'Christmas' in public spaces like malls, which Spade views as unnecessary political correctness.takeaway“Christmas is taking a little bit of a beating lately... to consciously avoid that then what is the tree for?”quote

Santa | SmartLess

SmartLess25 views
The hosts celebrate Christmas Eve by planning a family Zoom tradition and discussing holiday gift-opening strategies before interviewing a comedic, Serbian persona of Santa Claus.summaryThe guest reveals humorous details about the modern challenges of Christmas deliveries, including the logistical nightmare of high-end mattresses, elf labor disputes, and his personal health and financial plans.summaryThe hosts suggest practical family strategies for Christmas, such as opening a few gifts on Christmas Eve to manage children's excitement and ensuring they wear handmade sweaters for social media to please grandparents.takeaway