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RE: Daily Discussion No. 2: "Black Friday" and Holiday Shopping - Too Much Emphasis on Consuming Rather than Connecting?
The truth that I think it is somewhat contradictory to observe how today's society is heading towards desperate consumerism as a form of recreation and self-saturation to fill gaps that can be sentimental and affective; and at the same time finish more angry, empty and alone than when the odyssey of compulsive shopping began. In spite of everything, I do not seem so good or so bad on Black Friday, on the one hand we can take advantage of good deals but on the other hand the Christmas start date is distorted.
Certainly, it does seem a little distorted. When I was a boy, it seemed like December 1st was when a few decorations might start to appear. It seemed rare that we did any Christmas shopping before maybe... December 10th?
Now I sometimes hear holiday music in shops as early as October... even BEFORE Halloween.