Dan + Shay's Christmas Traditions: From 'Orange Stuff' to Practical Presents
Dan + Shay, the country-pop duo, are known for their love of Christmas traditions, as evidenced by their recent release of a double Christmas album. In a recent interview with Coyote Country's Jeff Kurkjian at the CMA's, they discussed their holiday celebrations and shared some Christmas traditions they could do without. Shay Mooney talked about a peculiar family tradition involving a dish called "orange stuff," which he finds unappetizing and mysterious. Dan Smyers, on the other hand, expressed his dislike for the tradition of opening presents one at a time, finding it time-consuming and pressure-filled. Both artists reminisced about receiving practical gifts like socks and clothes as kids and how they now miss those simple presents as adults. Despite their differing views on certain traditions, Dan + Shay's holiday spirit shines through in their music and conversations.