In this episode Nicole and Brian discuss the division of labor during the holiday season. From Halloween to Thanksgiving to Christmas, Nicole explains how each holiday is a combination of organization, planning, tradition and expense that creates three layers of labor that almost exist simultaneously from August to December. Brian and Nicole reflect on how some of their childhood traditions of Halloween changed by the time they became parents, and how today’s Halloween traditions continue to amplify. Nicole shares the perspective of the planning and effort required to host Thanksgiving, and how the buffer week between Thanksgiving and the beginning of December has seemed to disappear. She offers her thoughts and opinions on why she believes women are the creators of the “Magic of Christmas”, and how important it is that their partners be mindful of offering support through the season, even if it’s a simple, “How can I help?” They advise the younger generations to communicate about the division of labor during the holidays and how GenX needs to continue to share their wisdom on the subject. This episode covers the reality of the expectations that are mainly shouldered by women during the holiday season, and offers insight into how a partner can be pivotal when it comes to the mental health of the magic maker of the family.

Chapters:

00:00:00 Intro

00:00:15 Introduction

00:01:41 When Does the Holiday Season Start

00:02:49 Halloween

00:11:23 When Do You Decorate for Christmas?

00:16:22 Real Tree vs Artificial Tree

00:18:19 All the Things of Halloween

00:36:27 Thanksgiving

00:44:26 Christmas

01:09:54 Supporting Your Partner During the Holidays

01:32:10 When to Take the Christmas Decorations Down

01:37:06 Communicating About the Division of Labor

01:51:16 The Stress of the Holidays for Men

01:59:51 Traveling During the Holidays

02:05:42 GenX Changing the Narrative

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