Today the GroWise Be Well team discusses Christmas, a time usually spent feasting with family and sitting in front of a warm, cozy fire. For some listeners, Christmas may feel like it’s ages away but for others, it’s just around the corner. Early in our conversation, Amanda shares why she’s already begun her shopping before sharing her future Christmas aspirations, like having seven Christmas trees throughout her home. We then dive into different ways that we celebrate the season. On the topic of food, we speak about how Kayli’s family, reflecting their Mediterranean and Italian heritage, enjoy seafood for their Christmas Eve dinner. After chatting about making gingerbread houses, we talk about a true Montana alternative — making a log cabin from pirouette sticks. Near the end of the episode, we touch on the virtues of eating in moderation, and Sasha gives listeners an insight into how her Russian Orthodox heritage influences how she spends Christmas. A significant time of the year for many cultures, tune in for our unique perspectives on the holiday. 

Key Points From This Episode:

• With Thanksgiving over, hear why the GroWise Be Well team is talking about Christmas.
•  How far Amanda has already gotten with her Christmas planning. 
• From having seven Christmas trees and decorating every room, hear our top Christmas aspirations.
• Exploring different Christmas foods and traditions. 
• Debating the merits of using glue to make your gingerbread house — or making a log cabin from pirouette sticks. 
• How Sasha’s Russian heritage has given her two Christmases to celebrate. 
• Using Christmas to tell stories, sing songs, and be together as a family.
• Eating in moderation and creating your own traditional recipes. 

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Sarah Southwell on LinkedIn

GroWise Be Well

The Bodyguard 

Yahtzee on Amazon

Pepperidge Farms Pirouette