Christmas in July Ignores the Real Meaning of the Celebration

Christmas in July Ignores the Real Meaning of the Celebration
An employee holds a decoration in the Christmas shop at Selfridges department store in London, England, on July 28, 2011. Dan Kitwood/Getty Images
Gabriël Moens
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The conspicuous incidence of marketing slogans constantly pressures people into celebrating anything capable of celebration. Hence, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and Valentine’s Day, to name just a few of these celebratory events, are now promoted by department stores with sustained marketing campaigns.

Gabriël Moens
Gabriël Moens
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Gabriël A. Moens AM is an emeritus professor of law at the University of Queensland, and served as pro vice-chancellor and dean at Murdoch University. In 2003, Moens was awarded the Australian Centenary Medal by the prime minister for services to education. He has taught extensively across Australia, Asia, Europe, and the United States.
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