In this episode, Kristin recaps her journey to season five of the show, explores the history of the Pagan holiday Imbolc, and recounts a personal Valentine's Day story that many can probably relate to.

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In this first ever unscripted (not an interview) episode, Kristin talks about her feelings about the podcast over the past year and what it is going to look like moving forward. She also shares her favorite Christmas things for 2025 and also the things she was obsessed with all year long.

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This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.

Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!

Thank you to Pete Byrnes for composing the theme song!

In this episode, Kristin explores the history of the often emotion-evoking tradition of White Elephant gift exchanges at Christmas time and some of the controversial items they've included.

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Email your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com.

Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast

Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark

Buy a Simulockrum Lock Picking Game here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TemporalTravels?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1520054429&from_page=listing

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.

Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!

Thank you to Pete Byrnes for composing the theme song!