Stuff You Should Know The 2023 SYSK Ho-Ho-Holiday Spectacular!
Dec 21, 2023
Celebrate the season with a delightful blend of holiday traditions and festive banter! Discover unique Christmas customs from across the U.S., along with the most disliked holiday tune of 2022. Dive into lively discussions on crafting creative cocktails and finding specialty syrups, complemented by care tips for your Christmas tree. Enjoy a deep dive into holiday films and card etiquette, all wrapped up in warm wishes for the listeners. Join in the merriment and embrace the holiday spirit!
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Regional Christmas Differences
- Midwesterners are most likely to work between Christmas and New Year's but least likely to have work parties.
- Northeasterners enjoy holiday parties and shop early, while Southerners host small dinners and avoid holiday work.
Darlene Love's Christmas Tradition
- Darlene Love, known for her Christmas hit and role in Lethal Weapon, sang on Letterman's last pre-Christmas show annually.
- Saxophonist Bruce Kapler's theatrical entrances added to the tradition's charm, which later moved to The View.
Worst Christmas Songs
- Steer clear of Justin Bieber's "Mistletoe," deemed the most hated Christmas song in a 2022 poll.
- Consider skipping Jessica and Ashley Simpson's rendition of "The Little Drummer Boy," which Rolling Stone's Rob Sheffield criticized harshly.