HADES: I have given you much more than most children receive in a lifetime, Nico. Dear Father over here thinks that he can just buy his children’s forgiveness. Um, do either of you have any advice to give our readers about how to maybe, well, diffuse this kind of familial argument? RR: Okay, so I’m sensing a bit of tension here between the two of you. When was the last time you washed that shirt? HADES: Don’t talk to me about laundry, young man. NICO: You have to bring this up now? Why are you airing our dirty laundry in a public interview? I can’t believe this. And not to mention all the time he spends playing that internet card game. HADES: Every time I try to speak to this boy, he has his face buried in his phone, “text messaging” that glowy boyfriend of his. HADES: Perhaps, if my son isn’t more preoccupied with other matters. If Father decides such a thing is actually worth his time. Is it safe to assume you two have something similar planned? As you (hopefully) both know, this is the time of year when families come together to enjoy the warmth of their company. RR: Okay, those weren’t quite the responses we were hoping for, so let’s get right to the questions. Oh, I’m just so grateful that almost my entire life has been defined by ghosts and the untimely demise of my loved ones, Dad! HADES: I have never understood mortals’ fascination with marking this particular season. NICO: Is it, though? Is it really joyous, considering the current state of the world? The looming darkness that we can all feel is about to fall over the next decade? And a joyous holiday season to the both of you! RR: Lord Hades, Nico, thank you for taking the time to talk with us. That’s why we’ve invited our favorite semi-dysfunctional father-and-son duo of the dead, Nico di Angelo and Hades, to share tips on how to make the holidays feel less like you’re trapped in the afterlife. It’s even worse if you’re eating glazed ham and sweet potatoes in the Underworld. The holiday season is upon us, and nothing puts a damper on yuletide joy and the spirit of giving like an uncomfortable family dinner.
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