In this episode, the hosts discuss Advent calendars and the various themes and options available. They explore the history of Advent calendars and the original ideas behind them. The conversation also touches on unique Advent calendar ideas and the concept of variety versus consistency in Advent. The hosts share their thoughts on different Advent calendars, including Taylor Swift, puzzles, macarons, and more. They also discuss the concept of white elephant gifts and share their opinions on different gift ideas.