This episode is sponsored by Hiya, HexClad, Rocket Money, Chime & Liquid IV. Hiya: Go to https://hiyahealth.com/UNPLANNED and receive 50% off your first order. Get your kids the full-body nourishment they need to grow into healthy adults. HexClad: For a very limited time, shop the biggest sale of the year and find your forever cookware @hexclad at https://hexclad.com/UNPLANNED ! #hexcladpartner RocketMoney: Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to https://RocketMoney.com/unplanned. Chime: Turn everyday purchases into steps toward your financial goals with Chime’s secure credit card. Get started today https://chime.com/UNPLANNED. Liquid IV: Get 20% off your first order of Liquid I.V. when you go to https://LiquidIV.com and use code UNPLANNED at checkout. Matt and Abby are joined by Matt's parents for a special Christmas edition, tackling controversial holiday questions like regifting, keeping Santa a secret, and "doing it" at other family members houses. They also share heartfelt stories about the most generous Christmas gifts and Matt’s dad navigating job losses during the holidays. Follow The Unplanned Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/unplanned__podcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@unplanned_podcast Listen to the pod on Spotify/ Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ToDA4ufQuWuEgMq07zN6t https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unplanned-podcast/id1669604504 Follow Matt & Abby: Abby's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/abbyelizabethoward/ Matt's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/_matt_howard_/ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@matt_and_abby Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/mattandabb YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@MattandAbbyHoward Chapters: 00:00 - Questions 01:28 - real tree vs fake tree 04:32 - colorful vs white lights 11:40 - when to open presents 23:09 - the worst gift you’ve received 28:33 - holiday pet peeves 43:27 - dressing up as Mr. & Mrs. Claus 50:33 - which side of the family do you prefer 54:14 - guilty pleasure Christmas movies 59:18 - “doing it” over the holidays 1:02:46 - kids gifting budget 1:14:45 - keeping Santa a secret 1:17:36 - do you believe in magic? #unplannedpodcast #mattandabby