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#27: Balancing Christmas – Trees, Presents, Food, & Negotiating Traditions
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My Brother is here! American siblings talk about childhood, marrying Europeans, balancing traditions, and celebrating as parents.
*Tangents Include: Real versus Fake Trees, Hallmark Ornaments, When should we open presents, Food, food and more food, Where does Santa live, and How much pressure should parents put on themselves? (Spoiler: A lot less pressure)
***Real Spoiler Alert*** Do not listen to this episode with children. We do not want to be responsible for the crushing of their dreams.