Exchange of gifts seen as modern commercial racket
English author Robert Di Veroli notes C S Lewis’s critique of Christmas gift giving as a modern commercial racket. Lewis argues gift exchange saddles people with fatigue, coercion, useless items, and increased shopping burden during the holiday season.
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Holiday crime rise worries San Diego police
Holiday season brings more theft and criminal activity says Lt. John Gregory of the San Diego Police Department. Officers expect more purse snatches burglaries and street robberies as shoppers are distracted and carry cash. Stores increase security and advise safer shopping habits to deter theft.
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