Title: The Commercialization Of Our 25 Favorite Holidays
Headings: The Commercialization Of Our 25 Favorite Holidays
The Commercialization Of Our 25 Favorite Holidays
1. Christmas
2. Halloween
3. Valentine’s Day
4. Thanksgiving
5. St. Patrick’s Day
6. Fourth of July
7. New Year’s Eve/Day
8. Easter
9. Kwanza
10. Mother’s Day
11. Father’s Day
12. Memorial Day
13. Labor Day
14. Sweetest Day
15. Cinco De Mayo
16. National Grandparents Day
17. Teachers’ Day
18. Veterans Day
19. Presidents Day
20. Columbus Day
21. Earth Day
22. Arbor Day
23. Boss’s Day
24. April Fools Day
25. National Secretary’s Day
Written by Jeff Springer

Content: The Commercialization Of Our 25 Favorite Holidays
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The Commercialization Of Our 25 Favorite Holidays
by Jeff Springer August 14, 2008, 2:13 pm 17.4k Views
Although our most popular holidays find their roots in religion, or the virtues of modesty, humility, family, and an appreciation of one another, we live in an age where these holidays have lost their once-special meaning and have become largely commercialized. While many holidays have simply been corrupted by big business, the impact hasn’t stopped there, and commercial interests have even gone on to manufacture holidays that are now simply referred to as “Hallmark Holidays”. One thing to keep in mind is that not everyone observes the commercialized versions of these holidays, and there are still people who believe in their original intentions. In fact, in some circles there has even been a backlash against this ‘bastardization of tradition’. Following is a list of how the desire to make a buck has impacted our holidays. 1. Christmas
Christmas is supposed to be a time to celebrate and reflect on the birth of Christ. But that meaning is now all but lost. Instead, most people opt for the more commercialized meaning, and focus squarely on spending hundreds (thousands) of dollars buying useless presents and paying attention to “getting” rather than the spirit of giving. Far from a time of togetherness, humility, and modesty, Christmas is now seen as a economic stimulus for lagging economies, with many stores beginning the season and starting to sell “Christmas items” as early as October.