Bloody Advent Calendars!
December, 2008
No I’m not talking about vampire themed yuletide fun.
I’m talking about the fact they exist and are made of chocolate.
It’s a small thing I know — but in my view of things, the world would be that little bit better without them and here’s why;
On one level it’s a little choccy treat to savor every day. Whoop de doo. That’s fun, pleasure, it’s a nice thing.
But underlying it is clever marketing designed to entrap young minds.
Isn’t it?
Marketing has turned a religious tradition — a countdown to the nativity, marked by a little reading or gift on each day, into a money making business promo scheme.
You won’t see Jesus on any of these modern day advent calendars. He’s obviously not selling so he’s been ousted by Santa and his merry reindeers. Read more
