Put your tray tables up and hold on to your drinks, George and Rachel are taking you on a world tour of the national holidays that you never knew existed (plus a few that you did) and sharing their money-related hot takes along the way. Grab your party hat and join the fun because, hey, it's a holiday somewhere!

In this episode:

· George is cast as Grinch—or is he Scrooge?

· The fast-food favorite that the Japanese eat every Christmas Eve

· A holiday reminder not to let “December you” financially sink “January you”

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· Start making memories. Get Telestrations at Walmart or wherever you buy board games.

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This Week’s Happy Hour Special: Christmas Mocktail

Recipe from Love Bakes Good Cakes

Ingredients:

· Ice

· 2 ounces cranberry juice

· 2 ounces apple cider or apple juice

· 1 ounce orange juice, fresh squeezed

· 2 ounces ginger ale

Instructions: Fill a tall glass with ice. Add the cranberry juice, apple cider, and orange juice, stir to combine. Top with ginger ale. Serve with garnishes of your choice.

Notes: This can also be made in a large pitcher. Keep the measurements the same, 2 cranberry juice, 2 apple cider, 2 ginger ale, to 1 orange juice. Want to add alcohol? Gin, vodka, rum, or tequila are all good choices!

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Unique Holiday Traditions You Won’t Find in the U.S.