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Christmas Presents Past and Present

When the meaning of Christmas Is disseminated to such a point It becomes more about who has received the most or expensive gifts Maybe it's no longer fit for purpose or relevant Not to long ago for Christmas children used to get a stocking stuffed with nuts an apple and an orange and a handmade toy Now what has come to be expected is a Game's Console the latest Mobile Phone , Computer and designers clothes And are they happy , grateful , thankful

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Date: 12/20/2019 6:00:00 PM
more than likely not....in my experience. People will say, "oh, awareness and gratefulness is handed down from the parents", not necessarily. You can hand it down, the good values your parents instilled in you and the real meaning of Christmas, but without that understanding due to commercialisation and the sheer lack of empathy children have these days, self and selfishness takes centre stage. In mho. Merry Christmas (not Xmas), ho ho ho...
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Christopher Flaherty
Date: 12/20/2019 6:07:00 PM
Exactly what i meant to say L.L only your comment put it far better. Retail therapy Quick fix Temporary light relief

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