The hottest Holiday Substack posts right now

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be my (tired, aging) valentine?

Both Are True • 484 implied HN points • 13 Feb 24
🍲 Food & Drink Holiday Design Aging
  1. Consider creating unique, age-appropriate gifts for the over-30 crowd during holidays like Valentine's Day.
  2. Traditional candies and gestures may not be as fitting for individuals in long-term relationships or older demographics.
  3. Personalizing gifts and celebrations based on age and life stage can make occasions more special and meaningful.

Dried Fruit and Walnut Bread

The Jewish Table • 314 implied HN points • 17 Jan 24
🍲 Food & Drink Recipes Cuisine Holiday Bread
  1. The post discusses a recipe for Dried Fruit and Walnut Bread meant for celebrating Tu Bishvat.
  2. Tu Bishvat seder includes a symbolic connection to the Jewish mystics' view of the earthly-spiritual continuum through tree fruits.
  3. The bread recipe shared is a tasty option whether for Tu Bishvat celebrations or simply enjoying a delicious breakfast.

forget thanksgiving its time for fearsharing

Both Are True • 568 implied HN points • 23 Nov 23
🎭️ Culture Holiday Humor Comedy
  1. The post suggests a new holiday called Fearsharing where instead of being thankful, people share their fears.
  2. Fearsharing is described as a time to openly discuss fears, such as fear of failure, death, and even being cancelled.
  3. The author expresses gratitude towards readers and acknowledges the importance of the audience in their writing journey.
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Greedy Advice - Christmas

Greed • 255 implied HN points • 19 Dec 23
🍲 Food & Drink Recipes Vegetarian Holiday Cooking tips
  1. When dressing for a Christmas event, opt for outfits that are both sexy and family-friendly.
  2. Consider making home-made sausage rolls for festive appetizers, and reserve pies and Christmas pudding for later in the season.
  3. To simplify a lavish Christmas meal, delegate tasks and ask for help to prevent overwhelming yourself with complex dishes.

Kindling | 2.14.23

Signal Fire • 255 implied HN points • 14 Feb 23
🎭️ Culture Holiday Poetry
  1. The author finds Valentine's Day silly but still wants to celebrate it.
  2. The best part of Valentine's Day for the author is candy hearts.
  3. The post offers a 7-day free trial to access the full archives.

The KQL Mysteries: The Holiday 2023 Episode Part 1

Rod’s Blog • 39 implied HN points • 11 Dec 23
⚔ Fiction Mystery Holiday Action Suspense
  1. In the story, Jon Block, an analyst, investigates a security breach at a client using KQL and uncovers suspicious activity from a North Korean IP address.
  2. The hacker was skilled and used various network tools to exploit the database server and download credit card information, while leaving cryptic clues behind.
  3. The investigation takes a mysterious turn with the hacker directly targeting Jon Block, leaving messages and challenges, adding a suspenseful twist to the story.

The KQL Mysteries: The Holiday 2023 Episode Part 4

Rod’s Blog • 19 implied HN points • 14 Dec 23
⚔ Fiction Mystery Holiday Thriller
  1. The holiday episode of The KQL Mysteries took an unexpected turn when Jon and Sarah caught a hacker in a surprising location, leading to a collaborative resolution with a cybersecurity firm.
  2. The hacker, a disgruntled former employee seeking revenge, tried to cause chaos during the festive season, but Jon and Sarah's vigilance and cooperation with the cybersecurity firm helped thwart the attack.
  3. The story ended with peace of mind prevailing, highlighting the importance of staying vigilant and prepared to protect networks and spirits during the holiday season.

Recapping Christmas 2023's Banner Year in Streaming

The Entertainment Strategy Guy • 0 implied HN points • 30 Jan 24
🎭️ Culture Movies Streaming Entertainment Classics Holiday
  1. Christmas films' ratings increased in 2023 compared to previous years, benefiting from the shift to streaming.
  2. Beloved Christmas classics like 'Home Alone' and 'Elf' saw high viewership in 2023.
  3. There was an absence of new Netflix family films in the top charts, suggesting a potential strategic change may be needed.