Posted by BekkaH on December 15, 2002, at 14:55:07
In reply to Re: Bah Humbug! » BekkaH, posted by IsoM on December 14, 2002, at 0:41:09
> I suppose I'm fairly anti-establishment. I'm struck by the onslaught of blatant consumerism on display around this time. So much unneeded, poorly made, overpriced, & pretty tacky really is pushed on people at this time of year. And many feel they're somehow not nice unless they spend lots of money on people, many that they don't even like!
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Hi IsoM. Yes, the consumerism is appalling. When I was a child, Christmas displays weren't put out until just after Thanksgiving. This year, in my neighborhood, the merchants began their Christmas advertising the day after Halloween!>And how many lights does a house need wrapped >around it to outdo the neighbours? Every year, >new lighting displays are thought up to make sure people keep buying new types of lights.
There are families in my neighborhood that seem to compete with each other for the gaudiest, most blinding light displays. I don't understand what this has to do with Christmas.
The gift-giving I resent most is the one for the lazy superintendent of my building. This sort of "gift" is essentially a bribe, and I feel sick to my stomach each year when I write that check.
> Poor Bekka, I bet you didn't expect a rant like that, did you? I apologise.
Please don't apologize. I always like to read your posts. You are so sensible!
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