Overthink Christmas-Industrial Complex
Dec 7, 2021
Exploring the origins of Christmas traditions and the influence of capitalism. Delving into the narratives of Hallmark movies and Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol'. Analyzing the evolution of gift-giving and the commercialization of the holiday season. Contrasting American and Mexican Christmas customs. Reflecting on the societal significance and cultural comparisons of Christmas celebrations.
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The Christmas Shoes
- Ellie introduces the Christmas song "The Christmas Shoes", about a poor boy buying shoes for his dying mother.
- The song blends Christian theology with consumerism, highlighting the boy's poverty and a stranger's charity.
Critique of Consumerist Salvation
- David and Ellie analyze "The Christmas Shoes," noting its problematic implications.
- It suggests salvation is tied to consumerism and promotes a white savior narrative.
Christmas Music Overload
- David recounts working at a bookstore where Christmas music played excessively early, beginning in October.
- This experience solidified his aversion to Christmas music.