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December 17, 2025

Hacking Holiday Potlucks, Parties, and Gift-Giving in Austin

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Hacking Holiday Potlucks, Parties, and Gift-Giving in Austin

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With holiday events coming out the wazoo, the City Cast Austin team decided to share some of our best tips for surviving the holiday season. Host Nikki DaVaughn and producers Elissa Castles and Eva Ruth Moravec are talking practical tips — like how to get out of awkward conversations when your boundaries fail you  — along with tips for parties and potlucks (don’t forget to send us pics of your brie-ath!). Plus, some tips on patronage, too, like which local businesses will be open as the end of the year gets closer. 

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