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Rising Tides: Holiday Movies and Traditions 

In This Episode

Interview Takeaways

  • Die Hard Debate Rages On – The age-old argument of whether Die Hard is a Christmas movie continued to spark laughter and passionate defenses. From the setting to the family-reunion theme, fans made their cases, while a few dissenters added spice to the conversation. The verdict? Most of the group is firmly in the “yes, it’s a Christmas movie” camp.
  • A Love for Classics and Quirks – Love Actually, Home Alone, and Muppet Christmas Carol remain timeless favorites, but unconventional picks like Gremlins and Eight Crazy Nights brought unique flavor to the holiday spirit. Bonus points for those who dug into nostalgic gems like George C. Scott’s A Christmas Carol.
  • Traditions Big and Small – From cozy family movie nights with classics to reindeer games featuring quirky prizes like a can of corn, the group showcased how holiday traditions—both humorous and heartfelt—bring everyone together to celebrate.

Welcome to the Rising Tides Live Streaming Event on Holiday Movies and Traditions!

In this festive session, we dive into the joy, nostalgia, and spirited debates that come with holiday movies and traditions.

In this episode of Rising Tides Live, the group explores what makes a great holiday movie, shares personal favorites, and even tackles the age-old question: Is Die Hard really a Christmas movie? The conversation highlights the importance of storytelling, family traditions, and the power of films to bring people together during the holiday season.

From classic debates to quirky picks, this lively discussion is sure to spark your holiday spirit!

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Every Wednesday and Friday at 10am PT, Shawn Walchef hosts the Rising Tides Live room streaming with Riverside on YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook, and more. Leading voices in hospitality, and otherwise, from near and far join to discuss all things business and much more. 

The Big Quote

Homework Assignment

This week, your mission is to watch a holiday movie you’ve never seen before. It could be a classic, a comedy, or even something completely outside your usual tastes—the only rule is that it’s new to you.

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Digital Hospitality is an interview-based video podcast hosted by business owner Shawn P. Walchef (@shawnpwalchef) and produced by his Cali BBQ Media company. The weekly digital series explores the ways successful businesses and entrepreneurs have merged old and new with innovative digital strategies that harness the power of the Internet and social media. Shawn is the founder of Cali BBQ Media and creator of the Restaurant Influencers podcast on Entrepreneur Media.

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