Chapter
The Importance of Family in Christmas
33:27 - 40:55 (07:28)
The speaker explains their thoughts on Christmas and how family togetherness and tradition is an important part of the holiday, even for those who don't agree with consumerism.
Clips
The podcast host reflects on why she never really liked Christmas, despite being an anarchist railing against consumerism, but acknowledges that the idea of family togetherness and tradition are important aspects of the holiday.
33:27 - 38:36 (05:08)
Summary
The podcast host reflects on why she never really liked Christmas, despite being an anarchist railing against consumerism, but acknowledges that the idea of family togetherness and tradition are important aspects of the holiday. She also mentions the war against Christmas by the middle class in the U.S. in the 1800s and their disdain for drunken poor people showing up at their houses.
ChapterThe Importance of Family in Christmas
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PodcastBehind the Bastards
The mayor is overpowered by the crowd and a football game with no rules breaks out across the city during twelve days of festivities that also involves cross-dressing, drinking other people's wine and playing Calvin Ball.
38:36 - 40:55 (02:19)
Summary
The mayor is overpowered by the crowd and a football game with no rules breaks out across the city during twelve days of festivities that also involves cross-dressing, drinking other people's wine and playing Calvin Ball.