Ep. 223: The Magic of Christmas Lights w/ Holiday Hero Katy Evans
EQ: From hyper-nostalgic decor to handmade gifts, what are the biggest Christmas trends for 2025 and what do they tell us about the current state of the economy and social cohesion (aka are these just recession indicators wrapped in holiday paper)?
Guest: Katy Evans, author of Confessions of a Christmas Loving American Atheist
Previous appearances on: Ep35: Brickettes, Bags, and Dump Trucks of Coal; Naughty or Nice Part 2: Christmas Cookie Distribution; NerdFarm Ep 49: It’s Cuffing Season
Today’s episode is all about what Christmas means to us! For new and long time listeners, who've never heard the Katy Evans Holiday Hero inception story, we deliver that as well. From stupid Southern Living Holiday trends to Ralph Lauren matching plaid, and what holiday foods make us the most happy, this episode will have you laughing and reminiscing.
Related Links:
Country Living Decoration tips
Jolakottur, the Icelandic Yule Cat
Do Your Fudging Homework:
Annie: Eat more simple carbs
Hope: Find some joy and peace with people you love this Christmas.
Katy: Jeannette Winterson “Christmas Days : 12 Stories and 12 Feasts for 12 Days”; Martha Stewart real eggnog