We’re nearing the Yuletide season and quite cozily nestled amid Advent. Today I’d like to have some hyggesnak and chit chat about what the holiday season is supposed to mean. Ever since I was a young girl, I struggled to find the meaning of Christmas and foster this hygge warmth beyond the gift giving. I’m quite sure that I’m not alone in feeling overwhelmed by some of the stresses of the holiday season. There’s plenty of light, love, and hope to feel especially during the holidays! But it might just take some intentionality to cultivate the holiday spirit and not get lost in the commercialization, pressure of gift giving, and other potential stressors. Also, in this episode, I announce the launch of my Kickstarter to fund future podcasting!

Peace, love and hygge,

Claire

Featured music:

“Merry Merry Christmas” by Handsome and Gretyl, a husband and wife duo based in Seattle, Washington.

Instagram: @handsomeandgretyl

Cover art credit: Spence Hood

Today’s tidbits:

1:00 what the hell is up with Yule?!

2:00 meeting the real St. Nick

6:30 nuances of the holiday season

11:30 what YU(le) had to say

15:00 cultivating a hyggeligt holiday season

19:00 light in the darkness

22:00 Christmasy curiosities

23:30 girls during Christmas be like

25:00 Merry Merry Christmas by Handsome and Gretyl

25:55 help fund future podcasts! 😊