As the year limps to a close, Sam and Pam are here to commiserate about holidays that feel less people-packed and more… meh. With family scattered across time zones or just not around anymore, the season's sparkle can feel a little dim. Add in the joy (and chaos) of dealing with kids—one still basking in the holiday magic while the other is a pint-sized realist who’s way too practical for a 4-year-old—and you’ve got a recipe for exhaustion. They’ll chat about the pressure to create magic, the art of lowering the bar (sometimes all the way to the floor), and why being real beats being perfect. Sprinkle in some snark and plans for the year ahead, and you’ve got the perfect send-off for another year—gracefully or not.