Will it be a white Christmas in the UK? ❄️🎄

In this festive episode of the Square Raindrop podcast, hosts Jo Wheeler and Steff Gaulter sit down with etiquette expert Diana Mather to discuss Christmas etiquette, modern Christmas traditions, and how we really experience the holiday season today. From debating the chances of a white Christmas to navigating family gatherings, gift-giving, and festive social pressures, this episode offers insight, humour, and practical advice.

🎙️ Topics covered in this episode:

Will there be a white Christmas in the UK this year?

Traditional vs modern Christmas traditions

Expert advice on Christmas etiquette and manners

Hosting, gifting, and holiday expectations

Managing family dynamics during the festive season

Whether you’re searching for Christmas podcast episodes, advice on holiday etiquette, or thoughtful conversations about Christmas traditions, this episode of Square Raindrop is perfect for the festive season.

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Let me know in the comments if you've ever placed a bet on a White Christmas.

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In this lively episode of Square Raindrop, Steff and Jo dive into a dramatic shift in the long-range forecast — and why December suddenly isn’t looking as cold as many predicted. They break down what’s really going on, and look at what exactly is a sudden stratospheric warming (SSW) and what the difference is between an absorbing and reflecting one.

From a weakening polar vortex to ocean drivers hinting at a colder second half of December, the pair unpack the science behind the forecasts in their usual friendly way. They also explore the risks of explosive cyclogenesis, why weather models don’t always agree, and how to interpret uncertainty that your phone’s weather app absolutely won’t tell you about.

But it’s not all clouds and sunshine, Steff's dishwasher caught fire, prompting a public-service announcement about smoke alarms and fire extinguishers you’ll be glad you heard! Plus Jo jumps in with more tales of household mishaps, as the two swap festive-season fears, advent calendar traditions, and whether gin-filled doors count as a Christmas essential.

If you’re interested in UK weather insight, storm forecasts, SSW explanations and a good laugh, this episode has a bit of everything. Settle in and enjoy Jo and Steff’s mix of expertise, chaos, and cosy pre-Christmas chat.

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In this episode of Square Raindrop, meteorologists Steff and Jo break down the UK’s latest burst of dramatic weather — from incoming cold snaps to those wildly exaggerated “snow horror map” headlines popping up across social media. They explain what’s really happening with the clash between mild southern air and cold northern air, why Wales is dealing with serious flooding, and how a stalled weather front can drench the country for days.

But it’s not just forecasts — Steff and Jo dive into their own travel disasters too. Steff recounts a soggy, unexpectedly chilly trip to Argentina after packing for 35C sunshine, while Jo relives freezing holidays in France thanks to her optimistic summer wardrobe. The pair also chat about terrifying roundabouts in Oxford, getting lost in central London, surprise congestion-related fines, and the challenges of driving among bikes, buses and tiny street signs.

Along the way, they share winter prep tips, laugh about Christmas card chaos, passport mishaps, and the annual tradition of forgetting children’s festive photos until the last minute.

If you enjoy UK weather updates, flooding and cold-snap analysis, real-life travel mishaps, and the warm, funny chemistry between two Weather fanatics who know their stuff, this is the episode for you.

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