The Moth Podcast: Gifts and Gratitude
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Deep Dive
Why did Stephanie Garibaldi's daughter insist on meeting Santa face to face?
Her daughter wanted to ask Santa to give her toys to kids who needed them more, but her true intention was to appear generous and still receive gifts herself.
What was Stephanie Garibaldi's initial reaction to her daughter's request to meet Santa?
She was horrified because she had already bought and wrapped her daughter's presents, fearing her daughter would make a last-minute request for an unattainable toy.
How did Stephanie Garibaldi feel after her daughter's interaction with Santa?
She was initially proud and emotional, thinking her daughter had developed a selfless attitude, but her feelings shifted when she discovered her daughter's true motive.
What was the lifetime score in gift-giving between Justin Werfel and his sister for their father?
The score was two to one, with Justin's sister having given their father two gifts he liked, while Justin had only managed one.
What gift did Justin Werfel give his father that became a significant memory for both of them?
He gave his father a 100-piece cardboard jigsaw puzzle of a red Ferrari, which his father initially disliked but later came to appreciate as a symbol of Justin's effort to connect with his interests.
How did Justin Werfel's father eventually react to the Ferrari puzzle gift?
Initially dismissive, his father later changed his mind and now keeps the puzzle on his desk, seeing it as a meaningful gift.
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- Daughter's selfless act of asking Santa to give her gifts to other children
- Mother's emotional rollercoaster of pride and concern
- Daughter's confession of strategic manipulation