This week, Lisa and Sovereign unwrap the holiday season’s most controversial traditions in this special edition of The Audaci-Tea. They take a critical look at customs we’ve long celebrated, exposing the misogyny, outdated practices, and consumerism baked into the holidays, while also exploring how we can craft new, meaningful traditions.

🗣️ Topics discussed include:

• Why some holiday traditions, like children sitting on Santa's lap, may not be as innocent as they seem.
• The coercive undertones of mistletoe and its role in reinforcing problematic behavior.
• Misogyny in Christmas customs and how women bear an unfair burden during the holidays.
• Breaking down problematic lyrics in classic holiday songs.
• The overwhelming consumerism surrounding the season and how to push back.
• Ideas for creating modern traditions that prioritize connection and joy over materialism.

🎧 This episode is a no-holds-barred look at the holidays that challenges listeners to rethink what the season truly means.

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☕ Here's a guide to each chapter of the show: 00:00 Introduction to the Holiday Special 00:58 Questioning Holiday Traditions 06:05 Misogyny in Christmas Customs 09:57 The Problematic Nature of Some Holiday Songs 14:10 Expectations of Women During the Holidays 19:55 Consumerism and Holiday Spending 27:01 Creating Meaningful Holiday Traditions

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