holiday gift giving
We shouldn’t celebrate Black Friday
Opinions November 23, 2020by Jacob Mattie, SFU Student Black Friday has never been a holiday for the people. From its conception to its frenetic present-day form, it has always been a way to encourage impulsive consumption. With the dramatic changes in our lifestyles ushered in by the COVID-19 pandemic, we should take advantage of this upset to our social norms and put an end to the practice of Black Friday. The event that grew to be known as Black Friday first took the form of a Santa Claus parade in 1905. Despite limited advertising in the parade itself, the event drew in crowds…
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What Grinds Our Gears: How holiday gifting has turned into a capitalist chore
Opinions January 5, 2020By: Madeleine Chan, Staff Writer I’ve noticed something alarming this past holiday season. People rushed to get last minute gifts. They didn’t know what to buy, and just settled for the most convenient item. Wash, rinse, repeat. It’s a loop where…
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