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Consumerism destroys holiday spirit

Abstract:
Ideals of holiday spirit like generosity and thanks and compassion disappeared after years of erosion on the day that has come to be known as Black Friday. Even financial hardship from the recession failed to hold back the power of consumerism, the true holiday spirit in America....

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John Vanek

posted 12/03/08 @ 10:32 AM EST

Without consumerism, there would be NO holiday season. Food for thought.

Rick

posted 12/03/08 @ 5:36 PM EST

Originally posted by

John Vanek

Without consumerism, there would be NO holiday season. Food for thought.


What are you talking about!?!? Humans have celebrated holidays for THOUSANDS of years. This mad consumerism in it's current form is less than a century old.
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