In November a lady rang up a Sydney talkback radio station proclaiming the “ridiculous consumerism” due to the Christmas shopping push by retailers on Remembrance Day.
Fast-forward a month and the ridiculousness of that day seems miniscule in comparison.
We had stores open for 36 hours non-stop. Traffic jams in surrounding areas till about 3am. Cars crashing all over the place due to their impetuous nature.
All this because Christmas has become the time to shop, and people are stressing out about it. They feel pressured into finding the right gift.
Giving need not be stressful. It ought to be a joyous experience. If it is a stressful time for you then perhaps you need an evaluation of your life’s priorities. Then turn the car around and go home and sleep.
Fast-forward a month and the ridiculousness of that day seems miniscule in comparison.
We had stores open for 36 hours non-stop. Traffic jams in surrounding areas till about 3am. Cars crashing all over the place due to their impetuous nature.
All this because Christmas has become the time to shop, and people are stressing out about it. They feel pressured into finding the right gift.
Giving need not be stressful. It ought to be a joyous experience. If it is a stressful time for you then perhaps you need an evaluation of your life’s priorities. Then turn the car around and go home and sleep.
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