As the beginning of 2026, the holiday season invites us to slow down, reflect, and reconnect—with others and with ourselves. In this episode, Vic and EJ step away from a single festival and instead explore the shared emotions and meanings behind year-end holidays across cultures.
From childhood memories and family traditions to adult reflections on rest, gratitude, and pressure, they discuss how different cultures mark the end of a year—and how those rituals evolve as we grow. They also talk about navigating expectations, finding balance between celebration and quiet moments, and what the holiday season represents beyond gifts and gatherings.❤️
This is a warm, honest conversation about cultural differences, common ground, and the universal desire to pause, reset, and step into a new year with intention. 🎉
年末的节日季和新一年的开始，总让人不自觉地慢下来，回顾过去的一年，也重新与他人、与自己建立连接。在这一期节目中，Vic 和 EJ 不再聚焦某一个具体节日，而是从跨文化的视角出发，聊聊年终假期背后共同的情绪与意义。
从童年的节日记忆与家庭传统，到成年后对休息、感恩与压力的重新理解，他们分享不同文化如何迎接一年的结束，以及这些仪式如何随着人生阶段而改变。节目也探讨了如何在热闹与安静之间找到平衡，以及节日除了庆祝与聚会之外，更深层的意义。❤️
这是一场温暖而真诚的对话，关于文化差异、共同感受，以及我们如何带着觉知与期待，走向新的一年。🎉
Host: Victoria & EJ
Music Credit: Keep Calm & Podcast
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