In Episode 13 of Soul Decodes, Dr. Tia Jolie Phillips and Sarah Tirri discuss the phenomenon of Christmas and their perceptions of what it means in their lives.

Sarah reflects on how her childhood experiences and the cultural conditioning of her youth have shaped her deep affection for the holiday season today, associating Christmas with joy, gifts, festive lights, and childlike wonder.

The conversation then delves into the more philosophical aspects of Christmas, and the women critique the blending of its religious elements with the fantastical figure of Santa Claus. The women question the morality of perpetuating these myths for children, noting the eventual disillusionment they face.

Sarah brings to light the historical context of Christmas, tracing its roots to earlier traditions like Mithra’s birthday, which Christ ...