Whenever the holidays come around I enjoy the general "Christmas Spirit." I prefer "Happy Holidays" myself because I try to be politically correct at all times, but let's get real, Merry Christmas!
I consider myself a mall connoisseur as I work in one and frequently visit others. In general, malls and markets around the world are a gathering of the common folk who have intentions of buying materials and foods that are a necessity to life.
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However, when the holidays come around they turn into consumer-based havens for drones who feel an overwhelming obligation to purchase products implanted in our minds by propaganda and the media (do not be alarmed; I am one of you.).
Yes, I enjoy the spirit of giving and receiving and miss my loved ones when I cannot be with them during this time of year. What I do not enjoy is road rage. Being the calm, relaxed, easy going person that I am, I recognize something is wrong when I engage in the honking and parking space stealing that goes on around the holidays.
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Why, I ask, after all these years have malls not strategically created mall parking specifically for holiday madness? To then top it off, not only are you in parking lot traffic, you get stuck in baby stroller traffic when you have to walk around grouchy old Santa taking pictures with screaming kids who have been waiting in line for hours. Hours!
Are we supposed to endure this Scrooge-like mentality while entering and leaving malls year after year without change? When will we ever be able to civilly shop amongst ourselves during this holy time in a peaceful manner?
In conclusion, I am grateful for technology, online shopping and the genius idea of bars in shopping centers.
Happy Holidays!