Topic: Christmas Eve

Single fathers are advised not to get fixated on specific calendar dates like December 25th if co-parenting relationships are tense. While a court-provided child arrangement order is ideal for long-term planning, men may need to take the "higher road" during the holidays to avoid conflict. The host suggests that Christmas can be celebrated on alternative dates, such as rolling festivities into the New Year period.

Glenn discusses his experience as a father of four, marking the seven-year anniversary of his divorce. He details his specific co-parenting arrangement where Christmas Day is split, allowing the children to see both parents while alternating New Year's Eve. The hosts debate the merits of mid-day handovers versus full-day rotations, acknowledging the emotional difficulty of the first Christmas spent alone.

The hosts discuss their holiday custody arrangements, with one host keeping his children for Christmas morning before they head to their mother's house. Plans for the "off" week include potential travel to the Dominican Republic and a search for a New Year's Eve house party. They reflect on the "East Enders" style family dynamics where large extended families often have internal conflicts that prevent massive gatherings.

Mark Ormrod provides a detailed account of the moment he stepped on an improvised explosive device (IED) in Afghanistan on Christmas Eve 2007. He describes the lack of ground indicators due to recent rain and the surreal experience of the dust settling to reveal his injuries. He recounts the frantic medical evacuation and the moment he temporarily died before being resuscitated.