In this heartfelt holiday episode of Talking with the Benzis, host Gerald sits down with co-host Kenzie to reflect on their childhood Christmas traditions and how different worlds shaped their experiences. Gerald opens up about growing up with a “third world” Christmas, where the season looked and felt very different from the more traditional “first world” holidays Kenzie experienced as a child.

Together, they explore how those contrasting upbringings influenced what Christmas means to them today. As a married couple, Gerald and Kenzie share the traditions they’ve created for themselves—intentionally borrowing pieces from their past while leaving others behind. This episode is a thoughtful conversation about gratitude, growth, and blending two histories into one shared holiday season. 🎄