A Very Awkward Holiday: When Gifting Goes Wrong

Ah, the holidays. A time for twinkling lights, festive cheer, and… family-induced trauma disguised as a gift exchange. In this episode, Bree and Mendy unwrap (see what we did there?) Sammy’s jaw-dropping story of holiday hierarchy. Imagine getting tumblers while your stepsiblings are handed Cartier watches and kid-sized Land Rovers. Yeah, that kind of holiday. 

Here’s what’s inside this episode-shaped gift box:

• Sammy’s awkward Christmas saga: A family gathering that makes even the worst Secret Santa feel like a dream.
• The art of passive-aggressive revenge: From strategic gift-giving to killer game night comebacks (loaded questions, anyone?).
• Holiday survival tips: Bree and Mendy’s thoughts on keeping the peace… or burning it all down (metaphorically, of course).
• Why family dynamics and plastic tumblers just don’t mix: A WASP’s guide to handling cringe-worthy gifting inequalities.

If this episode doesn’t have you simultaneously laughing and clutching your chest in chagrin, we don’t know what will.

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Or better yet, record a voice memo! We’d love to share your horror (oops, we mean holiday) stories in a future episode. You can share it anonymously HERE or email it to [e-mail] 

BONUS: You can now play Well, That Was Awkward: The Party Game with your own family! Create new memories… or at least new grudges. Get it here.

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