Eps 3: It's Febuary, AND IT'S CHRISTMASSSSSSSSSSSSSS. A Very Very Very Very. Very Very Very Very. Very Very Very British Problem. (BUDDY THE ELF, WAKE UP
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The podcast discusses the British tradition of celebrating Christmas in February, poking fun at the strict adherence to festive traditions. It highlights the British reluctance to let go of Christmas, even long after the holiday season has ended. The hosts joke about the absurdity of extending Christmas celebrations into February and reference the movie "Buddy the Elf" to emphasize the absurdity of the situation.
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Host
Corey Hopkins
Podcast Content
Welcome back to another episode of "It's February, AND IT'S CHRISTMASSSSSSSSSSSSSS." I'm your host, and today we are going to tackle a quintessentially British problem - celebrating Christmas for an extended period of time. Yes, you heard that right. In the United Kingdom, the festive season doesn't necessarily end on the 25th of December. In fact, some Brits can't seem to let go of the holiday spirit, even well into February. So, grab a cup of tea and a mince pie, and let's dive into this very, very, very, very, very, very, very British issue.
II. A Very British Tradition
Now, let's set the scene. It's the first week of February, and you walk into your local supermarket. What do you see? Christmas decorations still hanging from the ceiling, tinsel draped over every shelf, and a faint sound of Michael Bublé's Christmas album playing in the background. Yes, in Britain, some stores have a tendency to keep their Christmas decorations up long after the holiday season has passed. It's as if they are trying to hold onto that festive magic for as long as possible.
III. The Battle of the Christmas Trees
One of the most visible signs of this extended Christmas celebration is the battle of the Christmas trees. In many British homes, the tree is the focal point of the holiday decor. However, instead of taking it down on Boxing Day, as tradition dictates, some Brits opt to keep their trees up well into the new year, and beyond. It's not uncommon to see a fully decorated Christmas tree in someone's living room in mid-January, or even February. It's as if they are trying to defy the passage of time and hold onto the festive spirit for just a little bit longer.
IV. The "Twelve Days of Christmas" Mentality
Now, let's talk about the mentality behind this extended Christmas celebration. In Britain, there is a popular belief that Christmas should last for the "Twelve Days of Christmas," which traditionally begin on December 25th and end on January 5th. However, some take this concept a bit too far and continue to celebrate well beyond the twelfth day. It's as if they are stuck in a perpetual state of holiday bliss, unwilling to let go of the joy and merriment that Christmas brings.
V. Buddy the Elf, Wake Up!
So, why do some Brits insist on clinging to Christmas for so long? Perhaps it's a way to combat the post-holiday blues and the dreariness of winter. Or maybe it's simply a way to hold onto a time of year that brings so much happiness and joy. Whatever the reason, it's clear that this extended Christmas celebration is a very, very, very, very, very, very, very British problem. So, as Buddy the Elf would say, "Wake up!" It's time to pack away the tinsel, take down the tree, and embrace the new year ahead.
VI. Conclusion
In conclusion, while it may seem a bit odd to celebrate Christmas well into February, it's a very British tradition that some just can't seem to shake. So, whether you're a die-hard fan of extended Christmas celebrations or you prefer to stick to the traditional twelve days, one thing is for certain - in Britain, the holiday spirit is alive and well all year round. And who can blame them? After all, there's nothing quite like the magic of Christmas to lift your spirits and bring a smile to your face. Thank you for tuning in to "It's February, AND IT'S CHRISTMASSSSSSSSSSSSSS." Happy holidays, everyone!