Another year comes to a close here at SYSK, which means our annual Holiday Spectacular is at hand. So light a fire, pour up a comforting beverage and gather the family for some good cheer!
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# Summary
This charming holiday episode of Stuff You Should Know covers some festive history and traditions, starting with the fascinating backstory of why chestnuts became such an iconic Christmas symbol in America before nearly disappearing entirely due to a devastating blight. The hosts then explore quirky Santa-themed towns around the world that claim to be his home, discuss the surprisingly dark origins of novelty Christmas songs like "Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer" and "All I Want for Christmas is My Two Front Teeth," and dive into peppermint's surprising connection to Christmas traditions. The episode wraps up with Elvis's deep love of the holidays and his consistent return to Graceland to celebrate, plus an easy Canadian military recipe for Moose Milk that's perfect for the season.
It Could Happen to You
1994
PG
1h 41m
★ 6.7
"I've seen that movie. It could happen to you. — Chuck references this movie when discussing how success from a hit song might cause relationship problems, as happened with Elmo and Patsy's divorce."
— Chuck
Midnight Cowboy
1969
1h 53m
★ 7.5
"They actually did the theme to Midnight Cowboy, too. They were really accomplished musicians. — Chuck mentions that Ferrante and Teicher, a piano duo, composed the theme for Midnight Cowboy."
— Chuck
National Lampoon's Vacation
1983
1h 39m
★ 7.1
"I'm wondering if this is a nod to the vacation movies. Holiday Road. — Josh mentions the vacation movies in reference to 'Holiday Road' street name in North Pole, Alaska, which features the famous Vacation franchise song."
— Josh
Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale
2010
1h 23m
★ 6.2
"It's a Finnish Christmas movie that came out five, six, seven years ago...they envision Santa Claus as like a demon, not a friendly elf. — Chuck references a Finnish Christmas film while discussing Rovaniemi, Finland as a Santa Claus destination."
— Chuck
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