I love this image from Banksy. Regardless of what you believe, how did we ever take an icon of devotion, love, and sacrifice – and turn it into a season of mass consumption?
This Christmas we’ll spend a billion dollars on fake trees
We’ll spend an addition $756 to be like everyone else
31% will opt to go in to into debt to celebrate this festive period
Maybe there are more ways to give than just by shopping?

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“Maybe there are more ways to give than just by shopping?”
You think so, Lon? Didn’t the magi also purchase their gifts frankincense, myrrh and gold? I’m sure they spent hours, and perhaps even days, running around markets to find the perfect gifts. In case you don’t sense sarcasm…