When Seneca wrote his famed essay On Benefits 2000 years ago, he likely did not imagine it being used in comparison to a family giving gifts around a tree. This essay takes a critical lens to the social concept of giving and receiving what Seneca calls “benefits”, but we call gifts and presents in this week’s episode. Tune in to hear the wise words of Seneca come to terms with the logic of a modern materialistic society when it comes to Christmas, New Years, and the overall holiday season. Gift giving, dealing with family, and many more reasons to stress and worry flood us over this time of year, but with some advice, reflection, and stoic teachings this week’s episode gives you a true guide to surviving the holiday season as a Stoic.We have some exciting Season 2 updates! One of our biggest projects has now come to fruition: The Gen Z Stoic website. You can find us at ⁠genzstoic.com⁠, where we strive to build a resilient and supportive community of people amidst their stoicism journey. Let us know what you think!Be sure to follow us on all platforms for updates, engagement opportunities, and to see the show behind the scenes, as well as joining the Gen Z Stoic community. Thank you for listening. ⁠https://linktr.ee/genzstoic⁠