The season shines brightest when we slow down long enough to notice it. We kick things off with lighthearted Christmas riffs—from plot holes in The Santa Clause to the rise of 20-foot yard inflatables—before turning toward what truly makes the holidays meaningful: presence, memory, and connection. A surprise call to our friend Jon Ross (with a first-time hello from his wife, Rachel) turns into a road-trip debrief from Disney, where Space Mountain thrills and the desire to bring the kids next ...