Singer, songwriter, and actor MAJOR. — the voice behind the global hit “Why I Love You” — takes the Holiday AF couch for a deeply personal, joyful, and love-filled conversation with co-host and real-life best friend Deborah Joy Winans Williams. Together, they revisit the people, traditions, and holiday moments that shaped MAJOR.’s life, artistry, and heart.

Raised in Houston as one of ten siblings, MAJOR. shares what Christmas looked like in a massive blended family: controlled chaos, overflowing joy, and traditions that kept everyone connected. He reveals why December 26th became their official family holiday — a day when no one is allowed to make outside plans — and how their beloved Secret Santa ritual always leads to laughter, generosity, and MAJOR. breaking the gift-giving rules in the best way possible.

MAJOR. also opens up about new love, explaining how his relationship with someone he’s known since high school has brought his lyrics to life and made this holiday season especially meaningful. He talks about returning home to Houston after his upcoming trip to Africa, the early days of struggle eating Denny’s nachos with friends, and what it means to stay faithful when life feels heavy.

The episode is full of humor, heart, and vulnerability — capped with MAJOR.’s stunning live performance of Christmas classics, “12 Days of Christmas,” and his own holiday-inspired riffs.

A warm, musical, and spiritually rich episode that captures the essence of love, family, and holiday joy.

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Actor, singer, dancer, and all-around multi-hyphenate Trevor Jackson joins Holiday AF for a joyful, hilarious, and heartfelt conversation with hosts Deborah Joy Winans Williams and MAJOR.. Born in snowy Indianapolis and raised in sunny Burbank, Trevor reflects on growing up between two worlds — from blizzard-filled Midwestern Christmases to laid-back California holidays.

Trevor shares childhood stories of walking miles through icy Indiana winters, the traditions his family still holds dear at his grandmother’s home, and why returning to loved ones feels like “plugging the iPhone back in.” He also reveals his dream Christmas destination (Hawaii), what snow he’s not trying to see anymore, and how he keeps gratitude at the center of the season.

The Holiday AF “Finish the Lyric” game brings out Trevor’s comedic side as he belts out classics like “Silent Night,” “Joy to the World,” and “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town,” while the hosts challenge his memory and vocal dexterity. The episode closes with laughs, chocolate tasting chaos, and warm holiday wishes.

This episode blends nostalgia, humor, talent, and holiday spirit — everything that makes Trevor Jackson a fan favorite.

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Media trailblazer Jemele Hill and her fiancé Ian Wallace join Holiday AF for a warm, hilarious, and deeply personal conversation with hosts Deborah Joy Winans Williams and MAJOR.. From Detroit greetings to West Coast celebrations, Jemele and Ian break down how their holiday traditions have shifted since leaving the Midwest — and what they still hold on to.

Jemele opens up about Christmas memories with her late grandmother, the matriarch who shaped her holiday joy, and how being born on December 21st made her a self-proclaimed “holiday brat.” The couple also reflects on their engagement, family traditions, and the playful gift-giving politics that come with being a December baby.

The episode then takes a thoughtful turn as Jemele discusses her evolution from ESPN host to journalist, author, and outspoken cultural voice through The Atlantic and her podcast Jemele Hill Is Unbothered. She shares why journalism has always felt like a form of freedom fighting, the importance of truth-telling, and her commitment to elevating conversations about Black communities.

Things wrap with the fan-favorite game “What Bothers You More?” — tackling Christmas décor debates, bad gifts, spades versus charades, and a surprise showdown choosing between Carrie Champion and Michael Smith.

This episode blends humor, culture, love, and legacy — all the things that make the holidays meaningful.

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