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Alrighty folks, welcome back to Season 1, Episode 9 on Transacting Value Podcast!

‘Tis the season of joy, hope, faith, peace, friendliness, neighborliness, and wonder. Yes, it’s Christmastime. Porter and Daex reflect on Christmas in the US and around the world. Will and Jonesy pop in briefly too, adding to the conversation. 

Remember how magical Christmas felt when you were a wee kid, in the 4-7 years range? There was so much anticipation and wonder around the Christmas holiday, whether or not it was tied to your religion. Shops were buzzing, people were kinder and more willing to lend a hand to one another. 

Porter and Daex reflect on… 

• Traditions like Christmas trees, stockings, candlelight, and leaving out milk and cookies
• The anticipatory time between Thanksgiving and Christmas
• The various ways our culture helps keep the magic of Christmas alive
• Gift giving and how sometimes simple, homemade gifts are the most meaningful ones
• How the spirit of gratitude left over from Thanksgiving spills over into generosity at Christmastime
• The practices that can safeguard the magic of the season as we get older
  • Show others that they matter and that they have value
  • Give without expecting anything in return

They also discuss… 

• The history behind some of the traditions that our culture still observes today
• The time Christmas was canceled by the Puritans in the US
• Christmas and winter holiday traditions of other cultures around the world – including Krampus, mistletoe, and St. Nicholas

All of the gents who make appearances in today’s episode agree that the antidote to a grinchy attitude at Christmastime is acts of kindness. That is the key to keeping the magic of Christmas alive.

Quotes from today’s episode:

On the Christmas spirit, “If they’ve felt it once, they can feel it again.” 

“You have to intentionally change your perspective to find the positives in the situations that you’re in.”  

“A wise man learns from others' mistakes. A foolish man learns from his own.” 

“Invest in experiences, not in things.” 

“Find hope and joy where you are. See the magic in the season. Sometimes you don’t see it because you’re not looking.” 

Sponsors and Resources mentioned in today’s episode:

(0:33:51) The Bee and the Bear Creations

(1:05:00) The Patriot Empowerment Institute

WhyChristmas.com

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