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Why does a red coffee cup feel like the start of the holidays? How did fried chicken become part of Christmas in Japan? And can a virtual tree carry the same anticipation as a present waiting to be opened?

This episode explores how brands help shape holiday rituals—from Macy’s parade and Coca-Cola’s Christmas trucks to emotional advertising and digital celebrations. We look at what makes these rituals stick, where campaigns go wrong, and why a commercial beginning doesn’t necessarily make a personal memory less meaningful.

Along the way, we explore John Lewis’s Christmas storytelling, Patagonia and REI’s approach to holiday shopping, the importance of local culture, and the role of technology in bringing people together.

Want to try a digital holiday ritual for yourself? Create a free online Christmas tree at Deco My Tree, share it with friends, and invite them to leave wishes you can open at Christmas.

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A plain-English deep dive into the Omni Flash AI video model: text-to-video, image-to-video, first-frame and last-frame control, synchronized audio, and editing by conversation. We cover how it works, who it is for, and where it still falls short.

Explore Omni Flash: https://omniflash.net

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