Sleigh Bitch

Just in time to miss the holidays, Mikey and Jesse are joined by Jesse's husband Gabriel for an extra-unhinged holiday episode that starts with Christmas origins… and spirals beautifully from there.What begins as a deep dive into where Christmas actually comes from—pagan rituals, winter solstice, Saturnalia, mistletoe, trees, lights, and all—quickly turns into a brutally honest (and hilarious) conversation about family dysfunction, cultural traditions, religion, queerness, grief, and what the holidays really feel like when you don’t fit the Hallmark mold.Along the way, we cover:Why December 25th isn’t Jesus’ real birthdayPagan traditions the church “rebranded”Latino, Filipino, and American holiday customsToxic family dynamics, religion, and being LGBTQ+ during the holidaysCutting off family, setting boundaries, and chosen familySpirituality, cults, reincarnation, aliens, ghosts, demons, déjà vu, and whether this life might actually be hellSeasonal depression, loss, and finding joy on your own termsAnd… plenty of off-the-rails stories that definitely didn’t make it into churchIt’s messy, funny, uncomfortable, heartfelt, and very Closet Cases.Whether you celebrate Christmas, something else, or nothing at all—this episode is a reminder that you’re allowed to build your own traditions, protect your peace, and survive the holidays however you need to.🎧 New episode out now.📲 Follow us on Instagram: @ClosetCasesPod🎄 Chrysler Merry, babes.