The Season of Consumerism Gone Mad

Christmas Day is creeping up on us far too stealthily.

Are we ready? No we’re not!

Presents to buy, more presents to buy and even more presents to buy.

We know Christmas is almost upon us when posters start appearing that publicise the lights going on in our shopping areas.

Next Sunday (24^th) the lights go on in Royal Parade, Chislehurst. Mickey and Minnie will be the ones to throw the switch, ably assisted by the lucky winner of the raffle that’s being organised by Higgs Butchers (@ £1 a ticket). Peppa Pig, Fireman Sam, Buzz Lightyear and Woody will also be putting in an appearance. There will be Santa’s grotto, market stalls, food and entertainment.

At the end of that week, on Saturday 30^th, stagger down to The Queen’s Head in Chislehurst High Street to stuff roasted chestnuts, quoff mulled wine, meet Father Christmas (again), watch All the Arts Theatre School in action then round it all off with karaoke in the pub.

By the time Christmas comes we will all be well and truly ready for a rest – and a detox.

However, at this time of year, in the midst of winter, it is rather comforting to see our shopping areas all lit up. Not just with the lights of the shops, but also the twinkly ones above the shops and in the trees.

 

So let’s all enjoy the lighting festivities that not only signal the start of the rush to Christmas but also symbolise why Christmas is called just that, rather than The Season of Consumerism Gone Mad.

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