When I was growing up there was a bit of Christmas shopping that was done, but nothing compared to what I've seen in recent years. Kids used to get inexpensive, but really nice gifts like board games, lincoln logs, paint-by-number kits, etc. But now people are spending thousands and thousands of dollars on shopping for Christmas gifts and the decorations are getting to be more over-the-top each year. Why and when did this shift towards holiday consumerism occur, and will it ever return to more simpler times?
2006-11-18
23:03:45
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sadinLA
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