Cringe or Festive: Judging Your Holiday Traditions
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What holiday traditions are being judged in this episode?
Today, we're either co-signing your favorite holiday traditions or mildly judging them. Tis the season.
It feels like a lot of effort in a season to get nothing out of it. Wow. I guess except for joy.
Let's talk about Elf on the Shelf.
Our elf is Sprinkles. Sometimes she is so tired.
We're going to get roasted for this one. I'm going cringe.
Shoot, George, I was too. Are we the same person? Hey, guys, I'm Rachel Cruz.
I'm George Camel.
And this is Smart Money Happy Hour.
Cheers, George. Cheers.
How is the Elf on the Shelf tradition perceived?
And Merry Christmas to all who celebrate.
Merry Christmas. I do feel like my effort towards your clinking these days. You noticed it finally? I did, actually, just now. Because you did. You were reaching far.
I'm going to have the team create a montage of every time you clink.
Can I reach?
Yeah, listen, you got it. Cheers, George.
To show you just how little effort you go. Like, I think my arm is actually elongated just by doing this show.
I think I end up doing this and, like, making you.
Well, honestly, I just think maybe she has an arm situation where she can't extend it that far.
I think I'm just like a clinking princess. That's what I'm going to call myself.
Well, honestly, I don't want to make Rachel do too much work.
Little effort. That's always my concern. Little effort. Well, this is the show where two friends who happen to be money experts talk about what you're talking about. So everything from pop culture, current events, and money.
And today we're sipping on a Cran Raspberry Martini Mocktail. That is mouthful. And so is this drink.
Yeah.
Very tart, very delicious.
I like it. You like tart drinks, right?
I do. I like to just be punched in the face with a little bit of tartness. I deserve it. Merry Christmas. So stick around until the end of the episode. We're going to give you our rating and reveal the cost per glass. All right, Rachel. Fa, and I cannot stress this enough, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la.
Merry Christmas. Y'all, we're like a week out. Grace. How you feeling? Stressed? Anxious? What's the status?
I feel whelmed. I'm not overwhelmed. I'm not underwhelmed. I'm just, I'm trying to keep it chill this Christmas because usually around the holidays, things get crazier, especially as it ramps into a holiday break. Yep. And I feel like I just need to chill. I got a newborn. I got a toddler. Let's just enjoy the chaos of the season.
Yes. Yes. That's good, George. I appreciate that.
That's on growth. How about you?
How are you feeling? I'm feeling like, Like that. Christmas gives me like the whoosh. I just feel great. Are you traveling?
I love it. Are you in town?
Everybody wants to know. We're traveling some, yes. Knoxville? Yep. Heading to Knoxville for the cruise Christmas.
Buddy Cruise.
Yes.
One of my favorite cruises.
Buddy and Helen. And the whole family. We got how many? It's five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, eleven grandkids on that side. I know. Seventh, eighth grade and under. We got one per year.
Do you guys do the gifts all at once with the kids?
Yes. Yeah. Oh, that's fun. I know. It's so great. His parents are so generous. They're like, I mean, that's a lot of grandkids to buy for. Yeah. I know. But we're doing that. Come and do our cruise Christmas. We do. And then go to mom and dad's. And then we always go to Mexico with the Ramseys.
I can't wait to be a part of that tradition. I'm hoping one day it's like I'll make a wish. You guys say, let's bring George along.
Just let him one time. Just Uncle George. So fun. The kids would love it if you came.
I'd love a Cabo Christmas.
And bring Mia and Whitney and everyone. Just show up. You should just show up one day.
That feels like a lot of work. I don't even have the address.
Yeah, it'd be a lot, but it's great. But yeah, I love it. So if you are feeling a little stressed, though, if you're traveling, maybe you are, hopefully this is a little comic relief for you on this Christmas episode because it's so fun. A little reprieve.
Yeah. Well, we're all about disrupting toxic culture, and sometimes this includes holiday traditions that need to be gently reexamined.
Mm-hmm.
Shall we say?
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Chapters
6 chapters
1
What holiday traditions are being judged in this episode?
0:05–0:44
2
How is the Elf on the Shelf tradition perceived?
0:44–8:22
3
What are the hosts' thoughts on Christmas lights?
8:22–17:04
4
Are matching holiday pajamas considered festive or cringe?
17:04–30:55
5
How do the hosts feel about gingerbread house making?
30:55–34:58
6
What is the verdict on Christmas-themed restaurants?
34:58–43:01
Speakers
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