S1:E16 - Holiday Special: Skipping Christmas & Christmas with the Kranks

Ho-ho-hold onto your Santa hats because we’re wrapping up Season 1 with a festive bang! 🎁 In our final episode of the season, we’re diving into John Grisham’s hilarious holiday novel Skipping Christmas and its over-the-top movie adaptation, Christmas with the Kranks. Is this a holiday classic or a seasonal misstep? We have opinions! Plus, we reflect on what makes the holidays truly special—and why it’s okay to rewrite traditions. Don’t miss this cheerful and chuckle-filled finale as we say goodbye to an incredible first season and look ahead to what’s coming in Season 2! 🥂

Hosted by Keri with co-hosts Lindsey and Crystal.

Content Warnings: Humor based on social pressure, mild violence/slapstick, body shaming/appearance comments, grief and loss, bullying/peer pressure

Books & Adaptations Mentioned:

• Skipping Christmas by John Grisham
• Christmas with the Kranks

Question of the Episode:

• What is one of your holiday or winter traditions?

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Happy holidays from all of us at Based on a Book! Thank you for an amazing season, and we’ll see you in 2025!

Chapters:

(00:00) Introductions

(01:55) Synopsis

(02:30) Non-Spoiler Reviews & Ratings

(08:03) Book vs. Movie Breakdown (SPOILERS)

(01:19:31) Final Verdict

(01:21:40) Question of the Episode