Ring in the new year with us as we explore the wildest, weirdest, and most wonderful New Year's traditions from around the globe! From eating twelve grapes at midnight in Spain 🍇 to throwing plates at friends' doors in Denmark 🍽️💥, from jumping waves in Brazil 🌊 to getting booped by an onion in Greece 🧅 — this episode is packed with fascinating rituals that prove humanity knows how to celebrate.

But it's not just about the quirks. We dive deep into the why behind these traditions — exploring the anthropology, psychology, and emotional significance of New Year's celebrations. Why do we love a fresh start? What makes midnight so magical? And are resolutions even worth it anymore?

Join us for laughs, reflection, and maybe some inspiration for your own New Year's ritual. Whether you're a grape-eater, a chair-jumper, or a couch-prosecco-sipper, this episode will remind you that every tradition — no matter how strange — is really just an act of hope. 💫

Perfect for: Culture lovers 🌍, trivia enthusiasts 🤓, anyone who wants to feel globally connected as they countdown to midnight ⏰.

What you'll learn:

• Unique New Year's traditions from over 15 countries 🗺️
• The anthropology and psychology behind ritual celebrations 📚
• Why humans love symbolic fresh starts 🔄
• Fun lightning-round questions to spark your own reflection ⚡

Tune in, tag us with your traditions, and let's leap into the new year together 🎆 — same vibes, new intentions. 🎧💜

• Marking the New Year Around the World – Human Relations Area Files (Yale)
• Cosmological Renewal: An Anthropological Analysis of New Year Celebrations in the Andes as a Rite of Passage – ResearchGate
• Five New Year’s Rituals of Renewal – Sapiens.org
• New Year’s Traditions Around the World – EBSCO Research Starters

• “Unusual New Year Traditions” – Leonardo English Podcast
• “New Year Traditions & Celebrations Around the World #148” – LearnAboutPod
• “Folklore Friday: New Year’s Eve History” – Podbean
• “20 Strange New Year’s Traditions From Around the World” – YouTube

• Travel.Earth – 10 Unusual New Year’s Eve Traditions
• AFAR Magazine – 14 New Year’s Traditions From Around the World
• Oxford Summer Courses Blog – New Year’s Eve Traditions Around the World
• Greenvelope.com – New Year’s Traditions

Christmas as an adult hits different. The magic is still there, but so is the stress, the spending, the family negotiations, and that nagging voice asking, "Did I do enough this year?"

In this episode of Trial & Error & Error, we're unwrapping the complicated reality of Christmas in adulthood. From the financial pressure of gift-giving to navigating family traditions across cultures and relationships, we're getting real about what makes the holidays both wonderful and overwhelming.

We discuss:

• ✨ How Christmas changes when you become the one organizing it
• 💸 The biggest holiday stressors (spoiler: money and expectations top the list)
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Juggling partner families and building your own traditions
• 🍷 Food, drink, and letting go of holiday guilt
• 📆 The end-of-year review spiral and how to survive it

Whether you're dreading December or desperately trying to keep the festive spirit alive, this episode is your survival guide to enjoying the holidays without losing your mind — or your bank account.

Tune in for honest conversations, practical tips, and a reminder that you're not alone in finding Christmas both magical and exhausting.

🎧 New episodes drop every Wednesday.

Follow us on Instagram (@tee.podcast) and share your holiday survival stories — we want to hear from you!

Articles & Studies:

• American Psychological Association (2023) - Holiday Stress Survey: https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/stress/2023/holiday-stress

Additional Resources:

• Tips for managing holiday stress and maintaining healthy eating habits during the festive season
• Strategies for budgeting and financial planning during Christmas
• Mindfulness and self-care practices for the holiday period

🎙️ It's time for the ultimate yearly wrap-up! In this reflective episode of "Trial & Error & Error," we're diving deep into the 12 Areas of Life framework by Zig Ziglar to look back on everything 2025 threw at us — the wins, the losses, the plot twists, and the glow-ups.

From physical health and mental wellness to love, career, finances, creativity, and community, we're breaking down each area with honest reflections, personal stories, and the kind of sisterly banter that keeps it real. We're rating our year, sharing what we learned, and declaring our energy for 2026.

Whether you're looking to reflect on your own year or just want to eavesdrop on our chaos, this episode is your permission slip to pause, process, and prep for your next chapter. Because life isn't about perfection — it's about growth, one messy, beautiful moment at a time.

✨ Topics we cover:

• Physical & mental health check-ins
• Love life updates and lessons
• Family, friendships, and boundaries
• Career wins and financial mindset shifts
• Personal growth, creativity, and spirituality
• Our 2026 energy declarations

Grab your journal, your favorite drink, and join us for this cozy, cathartic conversation. Let's close out the year with clarity, gratitude, and a whole lot of main-character energy.

💬 Connect with us on Instagram @tee.podcast and share your own yearly reflections — we'd love to hear from you!