#holiday-commercialization

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fromianVisits
1 week ago

Why Mother's Day used to be about churches, not mums

Mother's Day originated as Mothering Sunday, a religious tradition where people visited their baptism church, later becoming a chance for industrial workers to return home and see their families.
Marketing
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

How the Grinch went from a Yuletide bit player to a Christmas A-lister

The Grinch has surged into mainstream holiday prominence in 2025, becoming a commercialized, social-media-driven cultural A-lister that often overshadows traditional Santa.
Fashion & style
fromIndependent
4 months ago

Tanya Sweeney: When did Halloween turn into a fortnight of events? The pressure on parents is enormous

Holiday celebrations have become elaborate, time-consuming costume processes that prompt a desire to simplify and return to basics.
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