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Episode Synopsis
Now that we are within 12 days of Christmas, Michelle and Suzanne bring listeners the first of their two Christmas episodes. As you will discover, this season, all the way from Thanksgiving to New Years, is Michelle’s absolute favorite, and she and Suzanne have a lot of great stories and observations to provide some much needed cheer to everyone here today. Just a heads-up that, since they will be talking about the many ‘behind the scenes’ aspects of Christmas, you may want to listen to today’s episode in a kid free zone.
They begin by sharing some examples of the spirit of Christmas that have already taken place in their lives this year, and then review the status of their Christmas shopping so far. Our hosts go on to recount their stories about mall Santas as well as Christmas memories, traditions, and meals. They finish up this first Christmas episode of the year by reviewing their gift giving traditions and opinions. As we all know, 2020 has been a year unlike any other, making this lighthearted and thoroughly entertaining episode just what everyone needs to bring that joyful spirit of Christmas to life.
Episode Highlights:
The spirit of Christmas
Michelle and Suzanne’s Christmas shopping so far
Santa stories and favorite Christmas memory stories
Christmas traditions
Suzanne and Michelle’s Christmas meals
The MEATER
Gift giving traditions and opinions
Quotes:
“I’m a foot shopper, normally.”
“Everything is sold out!”
“I appreciate people who choose to shop local.”
“There’s always next year to terrorize him.”
“Nobody sees it like a child does.”
“How traumatizing!”
“I never fix anything I don’t like.”
“It’s hard to go into a church that you don’t know much about.”
“And there’s no donkey in the Christmas story.”
“He’s wrapped my Christmas gifts in newspaper.”
“It’s the best thing they never knew they wanted.”
“When have I ever been an extra small?”
“They send Robb alerts!”
“I love having my own budget.”
“I just don’t have the discipline to stick by it.”
“It costs nothing to be kind…do what you can to bring a smile, because that smile will travel.”
Links:
Homepage: Orange Juice Optional
Goodnight Sweet Bear: Goodnight Sweet Bear
Why Hello! Modern Home: Why Hello! Modern Home
Why Hello! Modern Home Facebook
Why Hello! Modern Home Instagram
A Milne Shares: A Milne Shares
To share comments & podcast ideas please email: OJO Email
They begin by sharing some examples of the spirit of Christmas that have already taken place in their lives this year, and then review the status of their Christmas shopping so far. Our hosts go on to recount their stories about mall Santas as well as Christmas memories, traditions, and meals. They finish up this first Christmas episode of the year by reviewing their gift giving traditions and opinions. As we all know, 2020 has been a year unlike any other, making this lighthearted and thoroughly entertaining episode just what everyone needs to bring that joyful spirit of Christmas to life.
Episode Highlights:
The spirit of Christmas
Michelle and Suzanne’s Christmas shopping so far
Santa stories and favorite Christmas memory stories
Christmas traditions
Suzanne and Michelle’s Christmas meals
The MEATER
Gift giving traditions and opinions
Quotes:
“I’m a foot shopper, normally.”
“Everything is sold out!”
“I appreciate people who choose to shop local.”
“There’s always next year to terrorize him.”
“Nobody sees it like a child does.”
“How traumatizing!”
“I never fix anything I don’t like.”
“It’s hard to go into a church that you don’t know much about.”
“And there’s no donkey in the Christmas story.”
“He’s wrapped my Christmas gifts in newspaper.”
“It’s the best thing they never knew they wanted.”
“When have I ever been an extra small?”
“They send Robb alerts!”
“I love having my own budget.”
“I just don’t have the discipline to stick by it.”
“It costs nothing to be kind…do what you can to bring a smile, because that smile will travel.”
Links:
Homepage: Orange Juice Optional
Goodnight Sweet Bear: Goodnight Sweet Bear
Why Hello! Modern Home: Why Hello! Modern Home
Why Hello! Modern Home Facebook
Why Hello! Modern Home Instagram
A Milne Shares: A Milne Shares
To share comments & podcast ideas please email: OJO Email
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