"What was the first year where Christmas became a hollow commercial sham?" ------------------------------- Probably not long after they found that book* charting the travels of that 'David Blaine of his day' guy.
*What was it called? Journal of the Whills? The Bible?
To reiterate what I eloquently asked years back: What was the first year where Christmas became a hollow commercial sham?
1939!
Edit: I take it back maybe 1840's. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer was created by Montgomery Ward art department in 1939 for seasonal promotion. But Santa Clause came into being much earlier in 1840's New York. (he goes much further back in other countries) The Coke company is responsible for the modern day look of Santa. (white beard, fluffy hat and red robe.)
Before Black Friday they have Early Bird, then after Black Friday, Cyber Monday, then it's called something else for the rest of the week. It's lost it's cachet man.
Only if you pay attention to this crap. Which I try not to.
Before Black Friday they have Early Bird, then after Black Friday, Cyber Monday, then it's called something else for the rest of the week. It's lost it's cachet man.
Back on topic: Yes, and the returns are diminishing. It's like we need longer and longer injections of this stuff to feel something.
I took a quick peek at my Amazon "wishlist" and couldn't help but notice that of the six items on it, only one item has had any drop in price.
What, if anything, is actually getting the discount treatment? None of the junk on my list, that's for sure.
...and I want to consume so much...
Not sure, I lost interest in Amazon Black Friday sales when they started to give the sale price exclusively to Prime Members only, that and the fact its a f*cking evil company.
