Christmas is often filled with glittering lights and festive cheer, but what’s really happening behind the scenes? In this episode, we’re digging into the emotional and social costs of the holiday season—the pressures to overspend, overindulge, and maintain fake connections. From the stress of trying to live up to expectations to the exhaustion of creating the "perfect" holiday, we explore what makes Christmas both magical and overwhelming. Why do we overspend on Christmas? Is it worth it to go all out? And how can we focus on the joy without breaking the bank? Is the holiday glow worth the challenges that follow?

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