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The Tyranny of Tinsel

How the Season of Cheer Has Become a Compulsory Ritual of Forced Merriment and Mindless Conformity.

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Dec 24, 2024
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Behind the glittering façade of tinsel and twinkling lights lies December’s unrelenting grip on our time, wallets, and individuality. A season marketed as joyous togetherness has become a compulsory …

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