This week on The Aiders, we’re asking the big festive question: “What are you, Christmas?” — as in, what is Christmas for us now, as adults, as moms, and as people who are trying to make the season feel meaningful (and a little less chaotic) for our families.
We dive into how our relationship with Christmas has evolved over the years — from the nostalgia of childhood traditions to the pressure of parenting through Santa, music, Elf on the Shelf, and all the magical mayhem in between. We unpack the roots of Christmas (yes, even the pagan ones), the mythology around Santa, why certain songs hit different, and how our family traditions — like making chocolates — keep the season grounded and sweet.
Through stories, laughs, and a few “wait, is that actually true?” moments, we explore how service, giving, kindness, and community shape the real spirit of the holiday. Because Christmas isn’t one thing… it’s a blend of our beliefs, our backgrounds, our messy attempts at creating magic, and the memories we’re building with our kids along the way.
If you’re in your “trying to figure out what Christmas means for me now” era — this one’s for you.