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I'm your host, Angelica Lindsay Ali.

I'm a storyteller and frequent host for the Moth's live events in Phoenix and all around the country.

In this hour, we'll be exploring stories about the holiday season.

Starting in November, Christmas seems to dominate the airwaves.

So no matter what religion you are or aren't, you'll hear a lot of that holly jolly stuff.

I am especially suited to this topic because I have done and seen it all.

From catering Hanukkah parties while I was in college to dressing up as one of Santa's Disco elves during one fateful 90s Christmas party,

I have never met a festive occasion I didn't like.

Growing up, the holidays were always a special time for family.

I loved everything about waking up on Christmas Eve

to empty plates of cookies and a heap of presents in the living room.

When I became a Muslim in my early 20s,

I thought I'd lose the magic of the holidays.

It turns out that the spirit of festivity lives on,

even if it looks slightly different. Now, holiday fun looks like family gatherings every night during Ramadan, fancy outfits for

Eid, gifts shared with loved ones, and strings of lights as I share new traditions with my blended

intercultural family. And even though I no longer celebrate,

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