{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/656500f9f1e94c0012d926f9/6925d4f530ebd3864805a065?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Handmade Holidays","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/656500f9f1e94c0012d926f9/1764086887352-eb32bfa3-d5ee-414a-9f29-9a42dfb6db28.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>As the holiday season ramps up, there’s more and more online chatter about switching up celebrations this year. Many families are turning to the idea of a simpler, less commercial celebration. In this final episode of Season 2, Bri and Annie talk about why a more handmade holiday may appeal to different families, and share lots of ideas for ways to lean into a low-shop season. They also discuss how to get family members on board, and suggest new traditions families can try to keep a festive spirit without consumer clutter.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></p><ul><li>Go to 2:35 for Annie’s thoughts on why this shift may feel particularly appealing this year</li><li>Go to 7:18&nbsp;for some of the most popular homemade gift ideas Bri and Annie have turned to over the years</li><li>Go to 11:14 for a discussion about how to get reluctant family members on board</li><li>Go to 16:45 for some “gifts of experiences” ideas</li><li>Go to 21:03 for new traditions and activities that can help take the focus off fewer gifts</li><li>Go to 27:04 for food, fun, and conversation ideas to make the holiday season extra special</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Related Links:</strong></p><ul><li><a href=\"https://thefamilydinnerproject.org/blog/podcast-episode-1-home-for-the-holidays/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Podcast Episode 1: Home for the Holidays?</a></li><li><a href=\"https://thefamilydinnerproject.org/blog/podcast-episode-7-holiday-politics/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Podcast Episode 7: Holiday Politics</a></li><li><a href=\"https://thefamilydinnerproject.org/blog/family-blog/cooking-up-new-traditions-with-edible-gifts/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Homemade Gifts</a></li><li><a href=\"https://thefamilydinnerproject.org/holidays/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Family Dinner Project’s Holidays Hub</a></li><li><a href=\"https://thefamilydinnerproject.org/food/potato-latkes/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Annie’s husband’s Latke recipe</a></li><li><a href=\"https://thefamilydinnerproject.org/blog/dinner-and-a-movie-holiday-movies-to-watch-as-a-family/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Dinner and a Movie: Family Holiday Movies</a></li><li><a href=\"https://thefamilydinnerproject.org/blog/31-days-of-fun-family-activities-for-the-holiday-season/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">31 Days of Family Fun Calendar</a></li><li><a href=\"https://thefamilydinnerproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Holiday-Bingo-Cards.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Family Memory Bingo</a></li></ul><p><br></p>","author_name":"Bri DeRosa"}