Holiday Show - Fireplaces

The Insomnia Project Holiday Episodes are back! 

Every day in December we will feature a different holiday themed episode with a festive feel. Some will be from Holidays past and some will be from Holiday present and if you give us your idea for an episode they will be featured in a Holiday future episode. Regardless sit back with a warm cup of cider, tea, cocoa, vin brulé, latte with pumpkin spice and enjoy the cheer we share with you. 

Nima Kharrazi joins Marco from Los Angeles and the have an after the holiday’s to chat about family traditions and the joys of fireplace that doesn’t quite work. Everyone has different ways to remember the holidays and here we discuss some of those. 

Gold in our hands, Sweet in our mouth for the Persian New Year is something we discover on today’s episode. Grateful to have Nima explains his New Year and some traditions associated with it. 

A Sneak-Peek:

• [3:25 ] Nima talks about the joy of his Fireplace while it doesn’t work it brings him comfort and joy even though it doesn’t work. 
• [4:50] Nima describes a weather indicator from his youth and Marco doesn’t quite understand what he means.
• [6:07] Nima shares his family holiday traditions.
• [9:15] Tree Trimming and how Nima remembers the tree with a very interesting way make a keepsake.
• [11:50] Gift giving and how math can impede one’s wrapping ability.
• [15:19] Nima educates Marco about Persian New Year and how Zoroastrianism has influenced it. 
• [20:49] One interesting tradition that Nima explains is the Eavesdropping Tradition in Persian New Year. 
• [26:01] Marco talks about how he likes to see things drop for New Years from around the world.  

However you celebrate the holidays we wish you a calm and peaceful season and we are here for you and if you wanting to share the joy please tell people about The Insomnia Project.

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Boxing Day Episode

The Insomnia Project Holiday Episodes are back! 

Every day in December we will feature a different holiday themed episode with a festive feel. Some will be from Holidays past and some will be from Holiday present and if you give us your idea for an episode they will be featured in a Holiday future episode. Regardless sit back with a warm cup of cider, tea, cocoa, vin brulé, latte with pumpkin spice and enjoy the cheer we share with you. 

Today’s episode we find out why Boxing Day is Amanda’s favourite holiday.  We hear what Boxing Day is for Marco and what the actual day is about. It has become more than a day on the calendar for Amanda. 

A Sneak-Peek:

• [2:25 Amanda rolls her eyes at Boxing Day and what she then discovers about it.
• [3:39] Marco explains what Boxing Day has meant for him.
• [4:38] Black Friday vs. Super Saturday. 
• [6:28] Amanda explains her Blu Ray boxing day purchase.
• [7:58] Amanda tells us how much she enjoys reading the book The Lost Girls of Camp Forevermore by Kim Fu.
• [8:53] Amanda explains the Origin of Boxing Day. 
• [14:01] Sporting Events that are watched on Boxing Day. 
• [24:01] Terry’s Chocolate Orange and our favourite versions of those tasty treats.  

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Boxing Day Episode

The Insomnia Project Holiday Episodes are back! 

Every day in December we will feature a different holiday themed episode with a festive feel. Some will be from Holidays past and some will be from Holiday present and if you give us your idea for an episode they will be featured in a Holiday future episode. Regardless sit back with a warm cup of cider, tea, cocoa, vin brulé, latte with pumpkin spice and enjoy the cheer we share with you. 

Today’s episode we find out why Boxing Day is Amanda’s favourite holiday.  We hear what Boxing Day is for Marco and what the actual day is about. It has become more than a day on the calendar for Amanda. 

A Sneak-Peek:

• [2:25 Amanda rolls her eyes at Boxing Day and what she then discovers about it.
• [3:39] Marco explains what Boxing Day has meant for him.
• [4:38] Black Friday vs. Super Saturday. 
• [6:28] Amanda explains her Blu Ray boxing day purchase.
• [7:58] Amanda tells us how much she enjoys reading the book The Lost Girls of Camp Forevermore by Kim Fu.
• [8:53] Amanda explains the Origin of Boxing Day.  
• [14:01] Sporting Events that are watched on Boxing Day. 
• [24:01] Terry’s Chocolate Orange and our favourite versions of those tasty treats.  

However you celebrate the holidays we wish you a calm and peaceful season and we are here for you and if you wanting to share the joy please tell people about The Insomnia Project.

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Merry Christmas

Well we have arrived at December 25th and we want to wish you a very Merry Christmas and the Happiest of holidays we hope you have enjoyed our 31 days of podcasts up to now and we want you to know that we will be here for you for the next few days as well.  Much love from all of us at The Insomnia Project

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Christmas Eve with kids

The Insomnia Project Holiday Episodes are back! 

Every day in December we will feature a different holiday themed episode with a festive feel. Some will be from Holidays past and some will be from Holiday present and if you give us your idea for an episode they will be featured in a Holiday future episode. Regardless sit back with a warm cup of cider, tea, cocoa, vin brulé, latte with pumpkin spice and enjoy the cheer we share with you. 

You’ll hear a lot of nosy bumps on this episode as we have two kids on the episode who find it tricky to sit still but we do get some delightful insight on the holiday’s, winter activities and the delights of Christmas Eve.

A Sneak-Peek:

• [1:07] Luca explains why he likes the Elf on the Shelf.
• [1:45] Mia explains why she likes the holidays.
• [2:53] Mia shares the secret to perfect mash potatos?
• [4:00] We talk about Winter Activities we like.
• [6:30] Luca shares the secret of making a great snowman.
• [7:30] Frosty or Olaf we discuss who is the better snowperson.
• [10:14] We discuss favourite Holiday movies.
• [14:01] We learn the plot of Jingle Jangle.
• [15:19] Favourite presents to receive.
• [16:00] Top 5 Christmas things to do.
• [18:26] How to prepare for a snowball fight.
• [20:00] Our favourite Christmas colours.

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In this episode of The Insomnia Project, a relaxing sleep podcast for insomnia, Marco and Amanda welcome the return of their beloved holiday series with a cozy conversation about Christmas trees, gratitude, and the quiet joys of the season. The Insomnia Project Holiday Episodes are back, bringing listeners a gentle daily tradition throughout December—each episode offering a calm, festive moment designed to help you unwind, relax, and perhaps fall asleep with a little seasonal cheer.

Some of these holiday episodes come from seasons past, some are brand new, and a few may even be inspired by ideas from listeners. Whether the stories come from holidays remembered or holidays unfolding right now, the goal remains the same: a peaceful conversation you can listen to while resting, wrapping gifts, or settling into bed on a winter night. Imagine sitting back with a warm mug of cider, tea, cocoa, vin brulé, or even a pumpkin spice latte while Marco and Amanda share the quiet comfort of holiday reflections.

The holidays can mean many things, but for Marco and Amanda this episode focuses on gratitude and appreciation—the small reasons we find to be thankful as the year comes to a close. Their conversation turns to the simple joy of decorating a Christmas tree and the memories, traditions, and small details that make that moment feel special each year.

Like all episodes of The Insomnia Project, the conversation stays gentle, meandering through seasonal thoughts and everyday observations that create a calm place for your mind to rest. Whether you celebrate the holidays in a big way or prefer quieter traditions, this episode offers a peaceful companion as you move through the season.

If you enjoy these holiday episodes and want to share a little calm with someone else, here’s a festive favour: tell a friend about The Insomnia Project on YouTube so they can enjoy our relaxing sleep podcast and quiet conversations whenever they need a moment of rest.

However you celebrate the holidays, we wish you a calm and peaceful season.

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Literature for the Holidays

We welcome Professor Linda M. Morra from the podcast “Getting Lit with Linda” we talk about books to read over the holidays. So grab a warm cup of cocoa and a warm blanket and listen to use talk about literature for the holidays.

Literature mentioned

• Anne of Green Gable by Lucy Maud Montgomery
• Care Of: Letters, Connections, and Cures by Ivan Coyote
• The Testaments by Margaret Atwood
• The Spectacular by Zoe Whittall
• Polar Vortex by Shani Mootoo 
• Borders by Thomas King
• The Stud by Jackie Collins
• Unarrested Archives by Linda M. Morra
• Moving Archives by Linda M. Morra
• Monkey Beach by Eden Robinson
• The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline
• The Moon of Letting Go by Richard Van Camp
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Podcasts mentioned:

Think Indigenous

Red Man Laughing

Stories from the Land

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Gingerbread House Episode

The Insomnia Project Holiday Episodes are back! 

Every day in December we will feature a different holiday themed episode with a festive feel. Some will be from Holidays past and some will be from Holiday present and if you give us your idea for an episode they will be featured in a Holiday future episode. Regardless sit back with a warm cup of cider, tea, cocoa, vin brulé, latte with pumpkin spice and enjoy the cheer we share with you. 

Today is the shortest day of the year as we celebrate the Winter Solstice with you and talk about ways you can enjoy this day and add a little "yule" into your day.

A Sneak-Peek:

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Figgy Pudding and Holiday Wear

The Insomnia Project Holiday Episodes are back! 

Every day in December we will feature a different holiday themed episode with a festive feel. Some will be from Holidays past and some will be from Holiday present and if you give us your idea for an episode they will be featured in a Holiday future episode. Regardless sit back with a warm cup of cider, tea, cocoa, vin brulé, latte with pumpkin spice and enjoy the cheer we share with you. 

Today’s episode begins with a rather large controversy as Amanda takes us on a deep dive of Figgy Pudding, the show gets back on track when we discuss Holiday wear and what makes a festive outfit happen. 

A Sneak-Peek:

• [1:45] Amanda attempts to define Figgy Pudding.
• [5:11] Marco attempts to define Figgy Pudding.
• [9:02] What is your go-to Holiday wear?
• [11:24] 12 days of socks and wearing holiday socks.
• [13:26] Putting on that holiday sparkle.
• [16:30] Festive Ear Wear, is there such a thing?
• [18:28] We break out the Plaid.
• [21:10] Amanda reaches into her holiday socks.
• [22:47] The light up Santa hat.  
• [22:56] We ask Amanda mittens or gloves?

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Gingerbread House Episode

The Insomnia Project Holiday Episodes are back! 

Every day in December we will feature a different holiday themed episode with a festive feel. Some will be from Holidays past and some will be from Holiday present and if you give us your idea for an episode they will be featured in a Holiday future episode. Regardless sit back with a warm cup of cider, tea, cocoa, vin brulé, latte with pumpkin spice and enjoy the cheer we share with you. 

Cosy up to a Gingerbread episode where we talk about the delight of building and decorating a gingerbread house. Where to display it any how to have fun with it. 

A Sneak-Peek:

• [2:25] Amanda explains her Gingerbread Latte woes
• [4:45] We take a trip to the consignment shop.
• [5:40] Marco discusses his issue with gingerbread scents.
• [9:55] The levels of gingerbread house construction are discussed.
• [11:20] Franklin Lloyd Wright is debated as is his Gingerbread house.
• [14:05] We discover who is the better Gingerbread decorator and who has more heart. muff.
• [15:19] We send a shout out to Kyla Kennaley.
• [19:10] To eat or not to eat the gingerbread house?
• [22:30] Shim Sham for the holidays.
• [24:30] Key elements to decorating your gingerbread house.
• [26:20] Shout out to Arlene Lott our favourite baker.

However you celebrate the holidays we wish you a calm and peaceful season and we are here for you and if you wanting to share the joy please tell people about The Insomnia Project.

Mentions on today's episode:

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