Bah Humbug

What’s happening to Christmas?

Every year its the same old story, 5 times the price for something just before the big day. Then after Christmas it’s suddenly OK to virtually give the bloody stuff away, sales everywhere. Nearly every present i bought before Christmas is now available for nearly half price. It’s a con we cannot get out of, because how can you tell children “If you wait a couple of days you can have everything you wanted, and so much more.” They just wont wear it.

For me the real idea of Christmas has been lost amongst all the consumerism. Christmas now has a price on its head. You cant just buy someone a gift they would like, you have to spend a certain amount, so that all is equal. Try telling a five year old “The reason you have a mountain of toys is because its was equal in cost to your older brothers PlayStation 3 and the 2 games that went with it.” Then see if they actually give a shit.

I love Christmas, I just think it would be better during the sales.