When we were kids, Christmas wasn’t subtle.

You made sure everyone knew what you wanted.
You dragged every adult in your life to the toy store “just to look.” You poured over catalogues with your siblings, memorizing every page and every possibility.

In this episode, I tell the story of the one gift I wanted more than anything — the Lego Black Seas Barracuda — and the long wait that came with it. A story of sibling betrayal, the longest Christmas Eve of my life, and the quiet fear that the thing you wanted most might disappear before Christmas morning.

Along the way, I reflect on what made Christmas feel so magical when we were kids — not just the gifts themselves, but the love and care behind them, and how simple acts by others become memories you cherish for the rest of your life .

This episode is about wanting, waiting, and the people who made Christmas feel larger than life.

Remember missions to the mall, stalking people for parking spaces, and trying to find that one perfect gift? This episode dives into the holiday shopping chaos of days gone by — wandering crowded malls, hiding toys behind shelves, sibling teamwork, and parents trailing behind like zombies — and compares it to how unbelievably easy shopping feels today.

It’s a mix of nostalgia, humor, and reflection on what we’ve gained, what we’ve lost, and why those chaotic moments somehow felt more meaningful than clicking “add to cart.”

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Relive the magic of childhood Christmas traditions in this nostalgic and funny holiday episode of Remember When Radio.

Adam explores the little moments that made Christmas unforgettable — driving around with your family looking at Christmas lights, watching classic holiday movies before streaming services made everything too easy, and the legendary Christmas parties you barely remember.

If you love Christmas nostalgia, childhood memories, relatable holiday storytelling, or comedic takes on family traditions, this episode delivers it all. A perfect mix of humor, heart, and holiday throwbacks.

Listen for stories about:
• Christmas light tours with family
• Classic Christmas movies
• Childhood holiday traditions
• Family gatherings
• Christmas parties gone wrong
• Nostalgic Christmas memories

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