Dads: Holiday Edition, and What to Get Your In-Laws | My Opinion is Fact
Dec 11, 2023
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Chris Ying joins Dave for a holiday-themed episode. They talk about what to get their kids, Dave’s surprise pick for best holiday movie, Christmas songs, best holiday smells, and what to get Korean and Chinese in-laws for the holidays.
Consider rare whisky for Korean fathers and jewelry for Korean mothers-in-law as gifts for the holidays.
For Chinese parents, gifts like Anis dates or a broach would be appropriate for the holidays.
Popular holiday movies mentioned include 'Love Actually', 'Scrooge', 'The Holiday', and 'It's a Wonderful Life'.
Favorite holiday smells include freshly baked cookies, pine, cinnamon, peppermint, and orange and clove.
Deep dives
Christmas decoration deadline
The deadline for taking down Christmas decorations is usually mid-January, but opinions may vary. Some people take them down on New Year's Day, while others wait until after January 6th, which is the feast of the Epiphany.
Holiday greeting duration
The duration for saying 'Happy Holidays' and 'Happy New Year' can vary, but it is generally considered appropriate to say them until the end of January. Some people may say them even longer, depending on cultural celebrations or personal preference.
Impressing Korean or Chinese parents
For Korean parents, a rare color of Johnny Walker whisky could be a good gift for the father, while a piece of jewelry that the mother-in-law likes would make a great impression. For Chinese parents, a set of Anis dates or a broach could be suitable gifts.
Favorite holiday movie
Some favorite holiday movies mentioned include 'Love Actually', 'Scrooge', 'The Holiday', and 'It's a Wonderful Life'.
Favorite holiday smell
Favorite holiday smells mentioned include freshly baked cookies, pine, cinnamon, peppermint, and orange and clove.
Deadline for taking down Christmas decorations
Opinions vary, but it is generally suggested to take down Christmas decorations by mid-January or by January 6th, which is the feast of the Epiphany.
When to stop saying 'Happy Holidays' and 'Happy New Year'
It is suggested to say 'Happy Holidays' until the end of January or until after all cultural new year celebrations have passed. 'Happy New Year' can be said until the end of January or until it feels appropriate to transition into regular greetings.
Chris Ying joins Dave for a holiday-themed episode. The two share a Dads segment where they talk about what to get their kids, whether putting coal in a stocking would be frowned upon, and Dave’s biggest tool when it comes to keeping the kids in line during the holidays.
Other topics discussed include Christmas songs, Dave’s surprise pick for best holiday movie, best holiday smells, and what to get Korean and Chinese in-laws (or potential future in-laws) for the holidays.
